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We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question! Any questions or comments can be sent […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks! Any questions […]
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corinthians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
We’re in a new series in 1 Corithians over the next few weeks. What happens when someone becomes a Christian? What does it mean for their day to day life? What does it mean for the future? Come along with us and see how Paul answers that question over the next few weeks!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 30th July 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
The post Making a name for ourselves (Genesis 11:1-9) first appeared on From the Couch.
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
The post Living in the world ‘missing God’ (Esther Review) first appeared on From the Couch.
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
The post Remembering in this world ‘missing God’ (Esther 9:20-10:3) first appeared on From the Couch.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th July 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
The post Responding to the good news of the kingdom (Matthew 9:27-38) first appeared on From the Couch.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th June 2023.
The post Jesus has come to rescue from death (Matthew 8:23-9:8) first appeared on From the Couch.
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, […]
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd April 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Happy Easter! Here is the sermon I gave last year on Isaiah 52-53. Hallelujah, what a Saviour. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th April 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
It’s Friday. Jesus is arrested in the garden where He was praying. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. The disciples are hiding and Peter’s denying that he knows the Lord. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. Jesus is standing before the high priest of Israel, silent as a lamb before the slaughter. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. Jesus is beaten, mocked, and spit upon. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. Those Roman soldiers are flogging our Lord with a leather scourge that has bits of bones and glass and metal, tearing at his flesh. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. The Son of man stands firm as they press the crown of thorns down into his brow. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. See Him walking to Calvary, the blood dripping from His body. See the cross crashing down on His back as He stumbles beneath the load. It’s Friday; but Sunday’s a coming. It’s Friday. See those Roman soldiers driving the nails into the feet and hands of my Lord. Hear my Jesus cry, “Father, forgive them.” It’s Friday; but Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. Jesus is hanging on the cross, bloody and dying. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. The sky grows dark, the earth begins to tremble, and He who knew no sin became sin for us. Holy God who will not abide with sin pours out His wrath on that perfect sacrificial lamb who cries out, “My God, My God. Why hast thou forsaken me?” What a horrible cry. But Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. And at the moment of Jesus’ death, the veil of the Temple that separates sinful man from Holy God was torn from the top to the bottom because Sunday’s coming. It’s Friday. Jesus is hanging on the cross, heaven is weeping and hell is partying. But that’s because it’s Friday, and they don’t know it, but Sunday’s a coming… It’s Friday. Jesus is praying Peter’s a sleeping Judas is betraying But Sunday’s comin’ It’s Friday. Pilate’s struggling. The council is conspiring. The crowd is vilifying. They don’t even know That Sunday’s comin’!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 26th March 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Do you ever feel that God is invisible? That he is absent from the world? That he might not be active right now? Do you ever wonder how we should act in a world where others seem to be more powerful? Where governments seem to be in total control? Where God’s people get sidelined? Did you know, there’s a Bible book about just that? Over the next few weeks I will sharing my sermon series from the book of Esther. Esther’s a book where God’s name doesn’t come up even once. But, when we look carefully, God is extremely active. It’s a book with conspiracies, misuse of power, coincidences, relationships and more. Intrigued? Well let’s dive in. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th February 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Spicer Street, St Albans on 5th February 2023. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 8th January 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Happy New Year! We are carrying on our series in the gospel of Matthew. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 1st January 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Merry Christmas! Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th December 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Over the next few weeks I am going to share a sermon series I have been giving on Malachi. Malachi is a book written to people who have become disappointed.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 27th September 2022.
To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th September 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd October 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
How would you answer that question? Malachi is shocking… he says it ‘wearies God’! But why? Listen and find out. Over the next few weeks I am going to share a sermon series I have been giving on Malachi. Malachi is a book written to people who have become disappointed. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th October 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
What has gone wrong? Does belonging to God really change anything? The people of Malachi's day are sure that is the issue. But are they right? Or has something else gone wrong?
Over the next few weeks I am going to share a sermon series I have been giving on Malachi. Malachi is a book written to people who have become disappointed.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th October 2022.
To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Does teaching God's word truthfully really matter?
Recent polls have shown that Christians in the UK (and overseas) don't think so. For instance, check out the number of 'evangelicals' in the UK on OperationWorld, or the results of the latest 'State of Theology' survey completed by Ligonier.
Does God care? Or is He simply happy people believe something?
Listen in on Malachi and find out.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th September 2022.
To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Over the next few weeks I am going to share a sermon series I have been giving on Malachi. Malachi is a book written to people who have become disappointed.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th September 2022.
To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Hello and welcome back to the podcast. A people who need to remember who they are. A people who need to know what God has done for them. They’re asking does it change anything belonging to God? I invite you to j oin us as we see that it has changed everything and will change everything. Let’s go! Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st August 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th July 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th July 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
As we have gone through Deuteronomy in our Growth Groups, we have seen a lot about ‘things to come’. That is a topic that it is worth us thinking more about too. What are the ‘last days’ or the ‘days to come’ all about? What stuff is in the future for God’s people, and how am I meant to think about it? Does Genesis to Deuteronomy have anything to help us? (The answer to that one is yes!) Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd July 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th June 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
In Deuteronomy there is a lot of emphasis on worshipping the one true God. That is a topic that it’s worth all Christians thinking more about too. Are Christians playing fast-and-loose with the categories the Old Testament sets up? Is the Trinity compatible with what Moses says in Deuteronomy 6 ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.’? How does the Bible want us to think about God? How does Jesus fit in with that? In this topic night we think about these questions and more. Handout and video below.
How should God’s family treat their leaders? There are many books, many mantras out there. Keep them humble. Don’t touch them. Let them do what they want. But what does the Bible say? Join us this week as we think more about that. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 5th June 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 8th May 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 1st May 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
How sure are God’s promises? There are many reasons why promises are not kept, but because of the servant in Isaiah 53 every promise of God can come true. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th April 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 13th March 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 6th March 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
If you were to come up with a list of things that really matter in a church – that really matter in your church – what would you say? Paul says serving is one of those things. Let’s see why!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th February 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Since Paul’s day, there are many more churches. You might think that his dream is being realised. And even if we take into account that not all churches teach the Bible, there are many that do. So is that job done? Can we close 1 Timothy and carry on as is? Hold your horses – Paul says. There’s more to being a church than simply teaching the Bible. In fact, how you behave matters too. Why care how a church behaves? The answer is because our actions display God’s plan for the world. Listen in to find out more. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 13th February 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Last Sunday I hosted a topic night on The Ten Words. We are studying the Pentateuch at the moment, and have got to Exodus 20. This chapter causes confusion for people, and so we wanted to take some time to read it in context. Below is the YouTube video if you want to see my slides. Enjoy!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd January 2022. To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
It’s a new year. 2022. Happy New Year! How are you feeling about this year? Perhaps you’re thinking: “Wahey, a new year, a fresh start. This is the year. This is the time. Let’s do this!”Or perhaps you are a bit more downcast. Perhaps the idea of a new year is not enough to drag you out of bed. The same issues rolling into another year. Whoopee. We sing Auld Lang Syne. We make New Year’s Resolutions. We think of what is to come – and live in light of that. We’re going to drop into the book of Revelation to see how God wants to inspire us, encourage us, to live for the future. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd January 2022. Intro and outro music: Auld Lang Syne – David Couch To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th December 2021. Intro and outro music: Hark the Herald Angels Sing – David Couch To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Last Sunday I hosted a topic night on covenants. We are studying the Pentateuch at the moment, and have got to Genesis 22. The Bible has used the word ‘covenant’ 10 times up to this point, so it is worth taking a longer look at what is going on. If you have ever wondered why we are now allowed to eat bacon, why people disagree over who should be baptised, have different opinions on the Sabbath, covenants are the place to start. Below is the YouTube video if you want to see my slides. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the slides here. The handout is also available here. Enjoy!
Happy Reformation Day! Enjoy this special one-off on Habakkuk 2:4. Intro music: A Mighty Fortress – Tim Bushong Outro music: The Reformation Polka
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Last Sunday I hosted a topic night on creation. The content was formed around questions that had been asked by members of Christ Church Hemel. We are currently studying Genesis-Deuteronomy, so a number of things had arisen! Below is the YouTube video if you want to see my slides. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the slides here. The handout is also available here. Enjoy!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Jesus is speaking to His disciples. These disciples have spent the past three years with Jesus. Seeing Him teach. Seeing Him perform signs and wonders. Seeing Him even raise people to life. But now, in John 13-14, it is just them. Just Jesus and His true disciples. And Jesus has told them that He’ll soon be leaving. He’ll soon be betrayed. He’ll soon be killed. Imagine being one of those disciples. You have seen wonderful things. You have seen God at work. You have had the chance to walk and to talk; to laugh and to cry with Jesus. And now He’s leaving. What are you thinking? How does it make you feel? Let’s look at the questions those disciples have and the answers they are given. Answers that affect us today too.
Jesus is speaking to His disciples. These disciples have spent the past three years with Jesus. Seeing Him teach. Seeing Him perform signs and wonders. Seeing Him even raise people to life. But now, in John 13-14, it is just them. Just Jesus and His true disciples. And Jesus has told them that He’ll soon be leaving. He’ll soon be betrayed. He’ll soon be killed. Imagine being one of those disciples. You have seen wonderful things. You have seen God at work. You have had the chance to walk and to talk; to laugh and to cry with Jesus. And now He’s leaving. What are you thinking? How does it make you feel? Let’s look at the questions those disciples have and the answers they are given. Answers that affect us today too.
Jesus is speaking to His disciples. These disciples have spent the past three years with Jesus. Seeing Him teach. Seeing Him perform signs and wonders. Seeing Him even raise people to life. But now, in John 13-14, it is just them. Just Jesus and His true disciples. And Jesus has told them that He’ll soon be leaving. He’ll soon be betrayed. He’ll soon be killed. Imagine being one of those disciples. You have seen wonderful things. You have seen God at work. You have had the chance to walk and to talk; to laugh and to cry with Jesus. And now He’s leaving. What are you thinking? How does it make you feel? Let’s look at the questions those disciples have and the answers they are given. Answers that affect us today too.
Jesus is speaking to His disciples. These disciples have spent the past three years with Jesus. Seeing Him teach. Seeing Him perform signs and wonders. Seeing Him even raise people to life. But now, in John 13-14, it is just them. Just Jesus and His true disciples. And Jesus has told them that He’ll soon be leaving. He’ll soon be betrayed. He’ll soon be killed. Imagine being one of those disciples. You have seen wonderful things. You have seen God at work. You have had the chance to walk and to talk; to laugh and to cry with Jesus. And now He’s leaving. What are you thinking? How does it make you feel? Let’s look at the questions those disciples have and the answers they are given. Answers that affect us today too.
Do you ever wonder if you have done something to cancel your future? Israel in Isaiah’s day may be thinking that. They are about to go off into exile. Yet, God still has a plan. Listen in as we look at the amazing promises God still makes to His sinful people. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
When we think of sin, what do we think it is? Do we even think about it? Sin is the big issue that prevents man being with God. And yet, is it just ‘naughty things we do’? If so, isn’t it harsh for God to judge sin? Isaiah wants Israel, and us, to realise how big a deal sin is. Listen in to see how he does it. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th June 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 30th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th April 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th April 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!
Where do you find comfort? This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th March 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
Where do you find comfort? This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st March 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
How can we know what God is like? Is God like an online order where we don’t know what we’re getting, until the knock at the door?We can read our Bibles, but is that like reading a product description? Could the information be wrong? The disciples in John 13, they’ve spent 3 years with Jesus. And that’s all about to come to an end. In less than 24 hours, Jesus is going to be betrayed, tried by Pilate, and executed. He is going to die a death only the lowest of the low could face.And so this marks the end of Jesus’ ministry. The last words of Jesus to his disciples. What will he say? What do they need to know? John 13 teaches us about what God is like and how we can know that. So what does it teach us? This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st February 2021. All comments and questions can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
What happened at the cross? Was it a mistake? Was it a shameful death? Without eyes to see, it can be difficult to know what it really meant. Thankfully we have John 17 to give us the lens through which to look. This was recorded (outside) at Christ Church Hemel on 11th April 2021. Any comments or questions can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 6th December 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 29th November 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 22nd November 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 15th November 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th October 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th October 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 11th October 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th July 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th June 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st June 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 15th May 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 7th June 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th May 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th May 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th May 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd May 2020. Intro and outro music: I Won’t Back Down by VOTA
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 26th April 2020. Intro and outro music: I Wont’ Back Down by VOTA
Perhaps as you think about that question, your mind jumps straight to the current situation. Dave, you have heard of a thing called COVID-19 right? Now is not the time to talk about being fruitful, being effective, being productive. The country has ground to a halt, and we’re only possibly just getting things going again, whilst about to enter a second lockdown. Our workplaces have changed. Many more people are working from home. Conversations with co-workers have been hindered. Reaching out with the good news of Jesus has been made more difficult. It’s had an impact. And as a church, we’ve been impacted, haven’t we? As we see a sea of masked faces, with a camera pointing at the preacher. That’s obvious, right? That’s the same thought that might have crossed the disciples minds here in John 15. At this point in John Jesus has been telling his disciples that he is going away. And he’s said it is for their good! And by the time John had written this gospel, Jesus had already gone to his Father. The star of the show had left the scene, and left it all up some ordinary men. How can these men be expected to be fruitful? The shock of this passage is that now is the time to be fruitful. How so? We can be fruitful right now because of Jesus’ relationship with his Father. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd November 2020.
How do you get to God? Is it by being good? If so, how good? Or is there a different way? Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th July 2020.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 5th July 2020.
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 14th March 2020.
“Stop the party!” The consequences for Israel’s unsteady loyalty are laid out in Hosea 9-10. They make uncomfortable reading for us today. Is God right to have done this? Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 15th March 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
An eagle is over the house of the Lord!
Why is that eagle there? The answer, because God is steady in His loyalty.
How does that work? Let's see...
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd February 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th February 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at the Cornhill Training Course on 31st January 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 26th January 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th January 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th January 2020. Intro and outro music: Beautiful Love by The Afters
Romans is a defence of Paul’s mission to the nations. His defence for going worldwide. The gospel has come for all and for free, and now it needs to go into this world. And in Romans 6-8 Paul is showing how the gospel is the solution to everything we should have been. Let’s see how that works… Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 8th December 2019 Intro and outro music: Worldwide: Two, by Audio Adrenaline
Romans is a defence of Paul’s mission to the nations. His defence for going worldwide. The gospel has come for all and for free, and now it needs to go into this world. And in Romans 6-8 Paul is showing how the gospel is the solution to everything we should have been. Let’s see how that works… Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at the Cornhill Training Course on 6th December 2019 Intro and outro music: Worldwide: Two, by Audio Adrenaline
Romans is a defence of Paul’s mission to the nations. His defence for going worldwide. The gospel has come for all and for free, and now it needs to go into this world. And in Romans 6-8 Paul is showing how the gospel is the solution to everything we should have been. Let’s see how that works… Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th November 2019 Intro and outro music: Worldwide: Two, by Audio Adrenaline
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th November 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd November 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 27th October 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th October 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 6th October 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 6th October 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 22nd September 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 15th September 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 1st September 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
In John’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the resurrection and the life. But what does that mean, and how does He show it? We’re going to spend some time in John over the next few weeks here on the podcast, as I share some sermons I preached at my church on the topic. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 1st September 2019 Intro and outro music: Blue Sky, by Phil Joel
What is faith? Is it a leap in the dark? Is it a wistful longing that something might come to pass in an uncertain tomorrow? Is it a firm belief in something for which there is no proof? Those are all definitions that the world around has for faith. But, the author the Hebrews does not describe it that way. In fact, the Bible defines faith as something completely different. Have a listen in as we think more about faith, from the perspective of Hebrews 11. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st July 2019 Intro and outro music: Matter of Faith, by Peter Furler.
What is faith? Is it a leap in the dark? Is it a wistful longing that something might come to pass in an uncertain tomorrow? Is it a firm belief in something for which there is no proof? Those are all definitions that the world around has for faith. But, the author the Hebrews does not describe it that way. In fact, the Bible defines faith as something completely different. Have a listen in as we think more about faith, from the perspective of Hebrews 11. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 14th July 2019 Intro and outro music: Matter of Faith, by Peter Furler.
What is faith? Is it a leap in the dark? Is it a wistful longing that something might come to pass in an uncertain tomorrow? Is it a firm belief in something for which there is no proof? Those are all definitions that the world around has for faith. But, the author the Hebrews does not describe it that way. In fact, the Bible defines faith as something completely different. Have a listen in as we think more about faith, from the perspective of Hebrews 11. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 7th July 2019 Intro and outro music: Matter of Faith, by Peter Furler.
This evening we looked at Galatians 6:11-18, and saw that Paul calls us to boast only in the cross of Christ. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th April 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 6:6-10, and saw that we reap what we sow. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 14th April 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 5:25-6:5, and saw that we are free to care for one another, by the Spirit. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 7th April 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 5:16-24, and saw that we are called to live by the Spirit, not by the flesh. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 31st March 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 5:13-15, and saw that through the gospel, we are free to be slaves. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th March 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 5:1-12, and saw that Paul’s call to stand firm on the gospel, and do not move. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th March 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 4:8-31, and saw that Christians are no longer slaves, but free. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd March 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 3:15-4:7, and saw that blessing comes through promise not law. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th February 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 3:1-14, and saw the gospel in experience, and in scripture. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 27th January 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 2, and saw that the gospel is by grace alone. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th January 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 1:11-24, and saw that Paul’s gospel is not of human origin. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th January 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 1:6-10, and saw that there is one gospel. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 13th January 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Galatians 1:1-5, and saw that Paul preached with a God-given authority, and a Christ-centered message. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 6th January 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Gospel by Ghost Ship
This evening we looked at Psalm 139 and saw what it says about us, and about God. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd June 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Greatness of our God by Newsboys
This evening we looked at Isaiah 40 and saw that God is incomprehensible (we cannot fully know Him), but is truly knowable. Preached at Christ Church Hemel on May 19th 2019 Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: The Greatness of our God by Newsboys
Talk given at Christ Church Hemel on May 12th 2019 Talk notes: Recommended Resources: Sharing the Gospel with a Jehovah’s Witnesses – Tony Brown The Forgotten Trinity – James White Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Ron Rhodes The Kingdom of the Cults – Walter Martin For any comments or questions, feel free to contact me at podcast@david-couch.com Intro and outro music: Rubberneck by Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil