Sermons on Counseling:

“counsel Concerning Deliverance From Turmoil” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 3, 2015

James describes how Christ-followers can become peace makers.

Since 3600 B.C. the world has known only 292 years of peace. During this period there have been 14,531 wars, large and small, in which 3,640,000,00 people have been killed. War is a fact of live. Jesus said that we should expect to hear of wars and rumors of war until He returns (Matthew 24:6). ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Whom Do You Go For Counsel Or Advise? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2022

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted” (Galatians 6:1).

Ungodly people cannot offer Godly advice. Because the ungodly call good as evil and evil as good, they take pleasure in everything that glorifies evil, ungodly people have strayed into the world's desires and practices. People who are wicked, sinful, and devoid of godliness are referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24, James 5:20, Ephesians 6:18

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2012

Listen to Jesus' supernatural counsel which stands and saves forever.

Several years ago, Billie Burke, a famous actress, was on a transatlantic ocean liner, where she noticed a gentleman sitting at the next table suffering from a bad cold. She asked him sympathetically, “Are you uncomfortable?” The man nodded. Then she said, “I’ll tell ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pathway To Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 20, 2012

It is always wise to seek wise counsel when stepping out into ministry.

Pathway To Ministry Text: Gal. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Has Another Plan Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 23, 2010

This is about how God's intervention rendered useless the wicked counsel of Ahithophel

Designed 2 Disgrace, Designed 2 Destroy (1): God has another plan Text2 Sam 16:21-17:2, 17:7, 14 Introduction There are some people who are just like a bomb waiting to explode; you could almost hear them ticking away when they come near you. They appear normal, they talk normal, walk normal, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

King Saul Consults With A Medium At Endor Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 18, 2023

Saul seeks the counsel of Samuel by seeking out a witch in the city of Endor

In first Samuel 28 we see that David and his 600 men are hiding out in the land of the Philistines. King Saul has stopped looking for David, because he’s left the country, but now, things are changing. The Philistines are again gathering for war to invade Israel. Now the only mention we get of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let The Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel And Knowledge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 27, 2005

We all need more wisdom, counsel and knowledge. Ask the Lord to help you to gain greater insights from the Spirit in all aspects of your personal life, relationships and ministries.

Let the Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel and Knowledge (Isa 11:2) Illustration: The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. --Proverbs 2:6 Are there any limits to the knowledge we can acquire? With today’s amazing technology we are able to tap into incredible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Well-Intentioned Dragons Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 9, 2001

Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Job 38:2

The Book of Job Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook or tie down his tongue with a rope? His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from his mouth. Job 41:1, 21 INTRODUCTION Does anyone here believe in dragons? I do. I see them all the time. They leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Impress Your Children”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008

Moses gives parents good counsel on how to make a godly impression on their children.

I took a piece of modeling clay; And idly molded it one day; And as my fingers pressed it still, It moved and yielded to my will. I came again when days were past; The piece of clay was hard at last. The shape I gave it still it bore; And I could change it nevermore. I took a piece of living ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2018

Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Job 38:2.

WHO IS THIS? Job 38:1-7, Job 38:34-41. After all the crying and sighing, moaning and groaning of Job (and I do not blame him for it); after all the blaming and shaming, sharing and tearing of his ‘miserable comforters’ (Job 16:2): “Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind” (Job 38:1). ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7, Job 38:34-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Multi Ethnic Bereavement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017

I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Leads Us Through Good Counsel Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

What does the Bible teach about counselors?

A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established” (Prov. 15:22). 1. More than one gives you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Your Mother's Teaching

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 8, 2011

Should we listen to our moms? Hmm.

Trust Your Mother’s Teaching Have you ever received really, really good advice about something you were struggling with? You had no idea what to do, no framework even to decide on the next step, and then you shared your problem with someone and they gave you good advice? When I thought ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Question

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 17, 2013

ASKING FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE

PAUL’S QUESTION OBSERVATION: AFTER PAUL’S CONVERSION, HE WENT TO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM. HIS FELLOW JEWS WERE INCENSED AT HIS TEACHINGS EVEN THOUGH HE INFORMED THEM HE WAS A STUDENT OF THE RENOWNED, JEWISH SCHOLAR, GAMALIEL. AFTER THE JEWS FLOGGED HIM, ROMAN SOLDERS INTERVENED AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom - A Gift From God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 13, 2014

What can we learn from Abigail and Nabal with regards to wisdom?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 12, 2014 Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 2 Intro: Wisdom is a Pass Key Kent Crockett relates the following: 'When I was in college, I lived in a dorm that had 100 rooms, with a lock on each door.  It took 100 keys to open those 100 doors. However, the person in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal