Sermons on Counseling:

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2019

Will we let Christ rule our hearts and be our counsel, peace, and strength during dark times?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our Christmas series entitles UNTO US. • Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. • This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Today, The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013

To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the HOLY SPIRIT's Voice now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balance In Listening For God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Hearing God must be tested through commanding scripture, common sense, counsel of the saints and core supporters

HEARING GOD – BALANCE IN LISTENING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

Saul played the fool by 1)Ignoring godly counsel 2) Disobeying God 3) Giving into negative emotions

Playing the fool 1 Samuel 26:23 1. Illus. of Alfred Nobel • In 1866 Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. • When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:23

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Days Are Numbered Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 26, 2013

In these last days we need to respect the enemy, respect the holy, respect godly counsel, and respect the Lord Himself.

Your Days Are Numbered (Daniel 5) Last year (2012), a South Carolina funeral home opened a “Coffee Corner right there in the home.” It had a fireplace, a TV, a free WI-FI connection, and it was stocked with Starbucks coffee. The funeral home director said that he hoped it would help ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dream Killers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 17, 2020

God's people are often in the minority opinion. Some get bad counsel and have their dreams and calling killed in the wilderness.

Numbers 13:30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 14:6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: 7 And they spake ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:35-38, Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2010

God has given us what we need for eternal life and for spiritual growth in this life.

The God Who Provides (2 Peter 1:3-4) Note: I am suggesting that this text is partly a "midrash" (Rabbinic-style exposition and application) from Exodus 33:12-23 (and the concluding section, 34:33), particularly the phrase "grace and goodness," the idea of God providing with His presence, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering God's Will

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Nov 26, 2010

Everyone seems to be interested in "discovering God's will for my life." These are general, practical guidelines to have others seek God for themselves to discover His will. This is the result of many pieces of counsel that I have shared in conversation

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010

A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Self Destruction Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2010

A study of chapter 18 verses 1 through 30

1 Samuel 18: 1 - 30 Steps to Self Destruction 1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Women Of Faith Sermon Iii: Abigail: Determined Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we feel frustrated due to dire circumstances and are tempted to re-act negatively, the more mature among God's children rely on sensibility, humility and wise counsel to prevent tragedy and to preserve positive outcomes.

ABIGAIL: DETERMINED FAITH On a bulletin board in an electrical contractor’s shop a block away from our church, a poster read: “Before opening mouth, be sure brain is in gear”! Another bit of wise counsel: “Think ...read more

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Advice Sir, Get Godly Advice Sir! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

David certainly has a right to give us advice since he is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The problem today is that most of the advice given originates from man instead of God.

Intro: 1. Tozer, “No man has any right to offer advice who has not first heard from God.” 2. David certainly has a right to give us advice since he is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The problem today is that most of the advice given originates from man instead of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unequally Yoked Don't Do It Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

Reasons why a believer should not marry a non believer

HoHum: David Slagle, a minister at a small church in Atlanta, tells the story of a woman in her late 20’s. The woman had befriended a man living in her apartment complex. Slagle and his wife asked whether the two were dating. The man in question was a known atheist. The young woman ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ