Sermons on Counsel Of The Spirit:

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2017

Well-intentioned people sometimes give bad advice. That’s what happened to Paul on His way to Jerusalem This passage teaches us to listen to advice, but follow God’s will at all costs; and explains why Paul did not fear death.

Bad Advice from Good People Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 8, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com TEXT: Acts 21:1-16 – “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched [set sail], we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020

This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

Desperate Households - Relieving Stress And Tension At Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 17, 2005

God says we need to LEARN to LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, and WALK in WISDOM. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households Dealing with Stress and Tension Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25, Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Anger Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Anger can destroy a marriage.

Pr 15:17-18 TLB17 It is better to eat soup with someone you love than steak with someone you hate. 18 A quick-tempered man starts fights; a cool-tempered man tries to stop them. Pro 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Gal 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Help For Families

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

General help for families.

Son 8:6 Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. Son 8:7 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2011

2 of 2. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-II—Genesis 4:1-24 Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Does God hear me? Unrepentance always ends badly, in a loss. it is always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of A Doctor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 14, 2020

If you want to truly help people recover from failure, lead with compassion, not condemnation; lead by example, not by examination; and lead with wisdom; not words. To put it succinctly, see with the eyes of a doctor, not a judge.

A man went to see his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to help me, Doc, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011

The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Precious Counsel For Those Who Are In One Of Life's Valleys

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 11, 2006

Counsel from God’s word for those who are hurting

Precious counsel for those who are in one of life’s valleys Lamentations 3 Scripture reading: Psalm 38 Here in North America we are not used to public displays of sorrow and grief. The old British way is to keep a “stiff upper lip”. This contrasts sharply with the images of grief that we often ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

5 Biblical Counsels To Expectant Mothers For A Safe Childbirth

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

1.FAITH 2. LOVE 3. HOLINESS 4.SOUND MIND 5. DIVINE WISDOM

5 BIBLICAL COUNSELS TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS FOR A SAFE CHILDBIRTH 1.FAITH The Lord wants expectant mothers to be strong in faith .They must trust that the Lord who granted them a child in their womb would cause to the child to be born in due time. They should allow fear and doubt and unbelief in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Seek The Counsel Of Negative,toxic And Ungodly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2025

Let's explore why seeking counsel from ungodly, unbelievers, compromise Christians, namesake Christians, and sinful Christians can be detrimental to our lives.

When faced with decisions or challenges, seeking advice from others can be a wise and prudent approach. However, as Christians, it's crucial to consider the source of our counsel. The Bible warns us about the dangers of seeking advice from those who don't share our values, principles, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 2, 2018

In his “birth announcement” of the coming Messiah, Isaiah said that Jesus’ name would be called “Wonderful Counselor.” This sermon examines three ways Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor.

Counselor Chuck Sligh Series: His Name Shall Be Called December 2, 2018 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Chuck Boman on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005

The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of God's Word

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007

Why we must preach God’s Word.

The Necessity of God’s Word Neh. 8:1-12 Intro: Christian preachers, more than all others, should know that people are starving for God. If anyone in all the world should be able to say, "I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary, beholding thy power and glory," it is the herald of God. Who but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

The choices they made had serious consequences, some good and others not so good. Although we have the power of choice, we are not free to choose the consequences.

Learning to Make the Right Choices The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist