Sermons on Darken Counsel:

If It Works, Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God.

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God. ÿ The scripture says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway.” ÿ The Bible says, “Thy word is like gold to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009

After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:13-21

Denomination: *other

Fear Not In Any Crisis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2009

In every crisis, whether a wind on the lake or concerns about our daily bread, the Master counsels "Fear not, I am with you."

September 7, 2009 Caritas in Veritate Labor Day As we continue our reflections on human development, the Scriptures and the papal documents again converge in this pair of readings we hear proclaimed each Labor Day. God gave a twin gift to the earth in the beginning–a mist to water the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Divorce And Remarriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Christian couples have an obligation to Christ, and to His body the church to make sure they get all of the marriage counseling available to avoid divorce.

I got a kick out of the story I heard the other day. This man had gone to a psychiatrist, and after a great deal of examination he asked the doctor, "What is wrong with me?" The doctor replied, "I think you are crazy." "I demand a second opinion," the man insisted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Healing Heart Wounds - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 10, 2018

Jesus can heal your broken heart. In this message we are dealing with Grief & Loss. We talk about the traditional five stages of grief and bring God's Word into the conversation.

2 Corinthians 1:3-11 DEFINITIONS: (WEBSTER’S) GRIEF - The pain of mind produced by loss, misfortune, injury or evils of any kind; sorrow; regret. We experience grief when we lose a friend, when we incur loss, when we consider ourselves injured, and by sympathy, we feel grief at the misfortunes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Genesis 50:1-3, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Guidance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The guidance of the Holy Spirit is the divine compass that directs believers into God’s perfect will and protects them from costly mistakes in life.

THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:14 Key Verse: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14, KJV) Supporting Texts: John 16:13, Isaiah 30:21, Galatians 5:16, Acts 16:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, John 16:13, Isaiah 30:21, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007

Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of… Genesis Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction Last week Rebekah and I bought a ball of twine for our pole beans. It came wrapped in plastic with a hole through the middle so that the string was dispensed from the inside. As I wrapped the bean-poles, the packaging held the shape of the outer shell of string, even as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter & Follow Me”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2021

In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at the Simon Peter and brings up a very powerful truth, and one we need to fully understand, and that is, Jesus’s call to follow …

GET READY FOR THE RESET “Peter & Follow Me” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudTyw15cDw As you probably know by now, we are getting ready for our series on Getting Ourselves Reset, and to get us there, throughout this month we’re looking at those within the Bible that encountered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23, Matthew 16:13-23, Matthew 4:19, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Providence Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An exposition on the doctrine of providence.

Introduction The siege by the Colonial army against the British troops entrenched in Boston lasted nearly a year. Neither side could attain a decisive edge. The tide turned on two remarkable feats. Peter Lillback writes about these achievements: In early March 1776, Washington and his men ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical And Pesonal Teachings - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 4, 2024

Our days are darkening and becoming more unjust, violent and wicked, but God has given practical principles in the bible for us to live in these times. We look into a number of these from 1Thessalonians. The world will be accountable to God one day.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL AND PESONAL TEACHINGS - PART 4 LIVING WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS – THE PILLARS OF THE LAST DAYS “The last days” when used by people can be confusing. The term always needs defining. Let me attempt to do that now. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Hosea 3:5, Proverbs 23:10-11, Genesis 1:27, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 3:20-21, Isaiah 5:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 13:4, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immovable Roots

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL.

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL. 2 BUT HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW OF THE LORD; AND IN HIS LAW DOTH HE MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT. 3 AND HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

"Check It Out" - The Gibeonites

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Before making decisions, we need to check it out first with God and seek His counsel. Joshua failed to do this, and suffered the consequences.

“Check It Out!” – The Gibeonites Joshua 9:1-27 INTRODUCTION: Our story tonight has to do with choices, decisions, deception, and jumping to conclusions. BACKGROUND: The Children of Israel had finally crossed over into the Promised Land. The waters departed for them to cross the Jordan River on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015

This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist