Sermons on Bad Counsel:

Preaching From Philippians #10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

We have all done our share of boasting. We generally start this bad habit of boasting when we are a child.

Illus: Three boys are in the school yard bragging of how great their fathers are. • The first one says: "My father runs the fastest. He can fire an arrow and start to run, and he gets to the target before the arrow." • The second one says: "Ha! You think that's fast! My father ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Things Happen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2023

Bad things happen to us. The way in which we handle them demonstrates to the world the relationship we have with Christ Jesus.

Things Happen – John 9: 1 - 12 Intro: Some of us have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation usually done in less than fifteen minutes per eye, doctors can remove the clouded lens of the eye and replace it with a clear, artificial lens. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Worst Grandparent Ever

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 13, 2023

There were a number of good grandparents in the Bible but there were a number of bad ones, too. This message is about Athaliah, the worst grandparent ever.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church Chamois, MO on September 10, 2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Except for Adam, Eve, and the first generation of children (Cain, Abel, Seth, etc.) everybody has at least four grandparents! Some were good, and, sadly, many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Right With God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 30, 2002

Some people think that God looks at our lives and balances the good against the bad. If we have more good than bad, we get to heaven. That’s not how it works - to get right with God you’ve got to go around the law and get rightness from another source.

For a full audio version of this message go to: www.livingwatersweb.com Advertising is a good thing by itself – it’s simply a way for us to find out about products and services in the marketplace. But today in America each of us is bombarded with at least 3,000 advertising messages each and every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Adrift Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever made bad decisions? I think we all have. Parable of prodigal son Ever make bad decisions? What happens when a prophet of God WON’T speak God’s word? That’s what we are going to look at today in the book of Jonah.

“Adrift” ‘Ready to Soar’ series Jonah January 17, 2021 Bad decisions: , construction fails… Have you ever made bad decisions? I think we all have. Parable of prodigal son What happens when a prophet of God WON’T speak God’s word? That’s what we are going to look at today in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Look With Spiritual Eyes

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

Seeing into the needs of people will change the way you speak to people Moving from information sharing in the area of counselling which comes from our knowledge To the revelation of fresh bread. Fresh food fresh hope straight from the throne of God.

TO SEE INTO THE SPIRIT Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Words From Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 7, 2012

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems that have continued in spite of h

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Sometimes when the medicine is not taken then the surgery has to follow. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Honor, Love, And Reverence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2009

Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, Va: To be good citizens means that we follow Peter’s counsel and honor everyone by supporting the public good; love the church by investing in it; and reverence God by making sure of our personal relationship to Him.

This is a day to celebrate being a people of God in a nation shaped by the will of God. This is a day to remember who we are, where we came from, and to what we are called. This is a day for honor, love, and reverence. Two years ago, the last time I was here, I mentioned that I had been doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Box Of Chocolates ... Not! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 29, 2009

“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” (Job 38:2) Yes, I’m quoting God from the book of Job, chapter 38, second verse - a book that I’ve finally decided, reluctantly, needs to be looked at.

I say reluctantly because it’s a depressing book, and depressing not only because it deals with the series of depressing events that befall the story’s main character, but depressing too because the man’s search for an answer to his problems never gets a result that I find satisfying. I’m assuming ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Character Study Of Rehoboam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Rehoboam's reign marked the beginning of Israel's decline, leading to the division of the kingdom. As believers, we must seek wise counsel, lead with humility, and obey God’s instructions. Leadership is not about power but about service.

CHARACTER STUDY OF REHOBOAM – SON OF SOLOMON, CAUSED THE KINGDOM TO DIVIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:15 "So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the LORD, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (Part 1) The Significance Of Destiny Helpers

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s destiny for your life will be consistent with the way He wired you - your unique experiences, passion, abilities, spiritual gifts? You also need Destiny Helpers - People who can enhance your life to reach your destiny. They may be good or bad, but God can use them to enhance you...

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 1: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DESTINY HELPERS 2 KINGS 5: 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great & honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2022

Would you believe that no matter if people were good or bad, they went to Hades, not hell? Do you think ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ are the same. They are not.

— Lake of Fire — You may, as I did for a long time, have had casual thoughts that ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ were the same. They are not. Neither is each meant to receive the same class of sinners. Many folks mindfully merge them into one godforsaken penal colony where human sinners are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: When Your Vision Is Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we can regain our focus. Let's delve into Scripture for guidance.

"Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus" Today, we explore a topic that affects us all at some point in our lives: "Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus." Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:30-31, Hebrews 12:2, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal