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Biblical Counseling
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 21, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Part 1: God Won’t Do It Without You: Discovering Your Irreplaceable Role - Ephesians 4:11-16
Contributed on Jan 22, 2026
Ephesians 4 says every believer is a “joint of supply”—a vital channel of God’s grace to others. Sit on the sidelines and the whole body suffers. Step in, and you help the church attain “the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. God’s Purpose Statement for Your Church If you were asked to draft a purpose statement for your church, what would you ...read more
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2. Part 2: Integration Or Biblical Counseling--What Is The Role Of Psychology?
Contributed on Jan 23, 2026
Everyone agrees we should try to help those who are struggling, but the big question is, which approach is better—Integration or Biblical Counseling?
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. The debate over how we should counsel in the church is often heated and passionate. People on both sides genuinely care about ...read more
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3. Part 3: Counseling Those In Pain
Contributed on Jan 27, 2026
When someone is in grief or emotional agony, you may feel powerless to help. But you're not. Scripture gives us words that will bring real, deep, lasting comfort.
Your friend is going through some terrible physical or emotional suffering, or is overcome with grief over sin or some great loss, and comes to you for help. She does not have a specific behavior that needs to change; she just needs to know how to handle it. How do you give biblical counsel? Those ...read more
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4. Part 4: Diagnosing A Problem
Contributed on Jan 29, 2026
The first step to solving any problem is, of course, identifying what the problem is.
The first step to solving any problem is, of course, identifying what the problem is. This is one of the most difficult and most important aspects of counseling and must be given careful attention. Failure to understand the real problem will lead to frustration for both the counselor and the ...read more
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5. Part 5 Counseling Those In Sin
Contributed on Jan 30, 2026
How do you tell if repentance is real? And what is your role in restoring a backslider?
Once the problem has been accurately diagnosed it is the counselor’s responsibility to restore the person. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught by a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.[1] The word translated “restore” is ...read more
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6. Part 6 Heart Surgery
Contributed on Feb 1, 2026
Repentance is not the only step in overcoming sin. This session explores ways to help a person once he has repented to break the cycle of failure.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Chapter four discussed diagnosis – discovering problems in the heart. The process of heart diagnosis exposes sins in the ...read more
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7. Part 7: Anxiety Medications
Contributed on Feb 2, 2026
Are anxiety medications solving the problem—or silencing a warning light? This session examines antidepressants, placebo effects, and what Scripture says about real healing.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. The “Chemical Imbalance” Theory Over the past two decades there has been a dramatic shift in the way our culture thinks about ...read more
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8. Part 8: Depression: Sorting The Physical From The Spiritual
Contributed on Feb 7, 2026
Is depression just a chemical imbalance in the brain—or something far deeper in the soul? This session sorts the physical from the spiritual, exposes the flaws in popular theories, and uncovers what Scripture actually says about the most common counseling issue today.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Depression is by far the most common complaint of people who seek counseling. Between 1988 and 1993 office visits for ...read more
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9. Part 9: Anxiety, Worry, Pessimism, And Fear
Contributed on Feb 8, 2026
“Why Fighting Stress Makes It Worse—and What God Invites You to Do Instead.” Discover why resisting God’s “mighty hand” intensifies anxiety, and how humility opens the door to real peace.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Anxiety Few problems can do more harm to both the body and the spirit than intense, prolonged anxiety. Not all distress is ...read more
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10. Part 10 Suffering, Panic, Bipolar Disorder, And Schizophrenia
Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
Mental health issues are often considered the sole concern of secular psychology and psychiatry. But anything that includes issues addressed by Scripture is a spiritual issue.
Panic Attacks Panic attacks are periods of intense fear that arise suddenly in times when there is no significant danger present. They generally begin abruptly, reach a peak within ten minutes, and subside over the next several hours. The panic itself is not voluntary. Telling people to calm down ...read more
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11. Part 11: Walking Through Grief: Biblical Guidance For Heartbreak And Loss
Contributed on Feb 13, 2026
When loss shatters your world, it’s easy to drift into anger, guilt, blame, or despair. Scripture shows a better way to grieve—honestly, deeply, and without sin.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Grief over a major loss, especially loss of a loved one, can be one of the most intense kinds of pain. The permanence of ...read more
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12. Part 12: Addiction
Contributed on Feb 16, 2026
The psychology world promotes the disease model of addiction, which ignores the spiritual aspects. Real freedom comes when all aspects are addressed.
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. For the counselee who struggles with addiction, begin with the principles from chapters 4-6. The material in this chapter is ...read more