Sermons on Liberty Counsel:

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

What Can't A Christian Do

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

An analysis of the problem

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lead Them Away From Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 22, 2019

Whatever you eat or don't eat, drink or don't drink is not a standard for others to go by in the Kingdom of God. Don't let your meat and drink lead others away from Jesus. Let your life draw many unto Jesus always

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DON'T LEAD THEM AWAY FROM JESUS* Romans 14:13-19 King James Version (KJV) 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Right Minus Wrong = ?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 2, 2004

We have all sinned. We’re all displeased by sin, and that disease is fatal. Perhaps these are some of the same things that drove this young ruler in the Bible to seek advice and counsel from Jesus Christ.

What are people looking for? The same as young man in the Bible. There is a restless among people, especially among youth today; there’s a feeling of emptiness and dependency, a sense of guilt. There’s a strong desire for an ideology that will give meaning to our existence. We have all sinned. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Being a father today is a huge responsibility. Trying to be a Christian Dad is even harder as our children are subjected to the evil in our society. But with Gods strength and counsel you can do a great job as a father.

Fathers Day 2009 Psalm 32 While sitting in my office preparing for this sermon for Fathers Day I was hoping that it would be a thoughtful message full of wisdom, reflection and insight. All the while I could not help but wonder if the smell I was taking in from my office could be attributed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Report To Headquarters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2011

The Great Commission Jesus left his followers is about discipleship. Making disciples, baptizing disciples, and teaching disciples the whole counsel of God is the particular way the church is to focus her efforts to glorify God.

Report to Headquarters (Acts 14:21-28) 1. Many Americans do not take honesty seriously. A boss asked one of his employees, 'Do you believe in life after death?' 'Yes, sir,' replied the new employee. 'I thought you would,' said the boss. 'Yesterday after you left to go to your brother's funeral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Spirit Guide You As He Directed Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. When we go through deep trials or great suffering, we need to be reminded that God is working purposefully, intelligently, and lovingly in our lives.

Let the Spirit Guide You as He Directed Joseph(Genesis 37:5-37:38) Jesus said, "When He the Spirit of truth is come. He will guide you into all truth." Too many people fail to experience the Spirit’s leading, empowering and adapting corrections because they have preconceived notions of what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Always With You God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 20, 2012

The Psalmist tells us what it means to always be with God. 1- We are held by God’s hand 2- We are guided by God’s counsel 3- We are taken into God’s glory

INTRO.- Always in his presence, always in God’s presence. Does this remind you of anyone? Genesis 5:21-24 “When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Artificial Intelligence (A. I.)- Part 1

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2024

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. “Everyone has the right to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice He Is Coming

Contributed by Ramon Canals on Jun 5, 2009

In chapter four of the letter to the Philippians the apostle Paul presents a series of exhortations to the church in Philipi, and in this chapter we find 5 counsels or lessons to the Philipians that could help us have peace and unity as wait for the secon

TITLE: Rejoice, He is Coming INTRODUCTION: The United States is a diverse nation, and the more we can understand its diversity, the better we can reach others for Christ. There are people here from all over the world. That is a blessing, but it can also be a challenge. Especially when we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

‘he Never Lets Go Of Us’

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 31, 2019

You have taken hold of my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory. This is such a wonderful promise of God to us that I am putting and AMP versions

‘He Never Lets Go of Us’ Psalm 73:23-24 (KJV) 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalm 73:23-24 (AMP) Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24, Matthew 28:2, Isaiah 41:13, Romans 8:14, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 13, 2023

The issue of moderate alcohol consumption is often oversimplified by both sides of the issue. This message seeks to address the issue considering the whole counsel of God rather than a couple of proof texts. As the title implies, abstinence is recommended.

Intro Last week I began sharing with you nine reasons “Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol.” In that message we addressed the first three: 1. Drinking a little alcohol easily leads to drinking too much alcohol. It can easily lead to drunkenness which is clearly condemned in Scripture. If you drink a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, Proverbs 20:1, Leviticus 10:8-11, Proverbs 31:4-10, Titus 2:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:23, Genesis 6:2-20, Ecclesiastes 10:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic