Sermons on Pastoral Counseling:

"How To Tell If You Have A Good Pastor"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 13, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Good Pastors are rare, because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners by trying to lead like Jesus.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 13 April 2008 Big Idea: Good Pastors are rare because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners, by trying to lead like Jesus. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Jeremiah 6:16 (CEV) ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ask For Whatever You Want

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

There are times in our lives that we need assistance in making sound decisions. Many decisions made are good but are they godly? True wisdom starts with a heart full of faith, not a head full of facts.

“A person is not necessarily smart just because he says things that are smart.” There are some individuals that believe they know everything no matter what the topic may be. Actually, there are some who before you can finish asking the question they already have an answer. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Counsel People In Need?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1.

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1. Learn to delegate counseling tasks to those who are best suited to each person and their problem. Moses wrote, "Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life.

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel 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 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Pschological Model For Christian Counseling # 1 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns for developing a biblical model for counseling based on the tabernacle.

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model for Christian Counseling Secular psychology attempts to understand human behavior largely by observation. Psychologists assume they can change the behavior if they understand it, but the success of that attempt has been limited. Biblical Counseling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 2 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns from the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

I. Relationship with God has changed because of Christ. One indication in Hebrews that the tabernacle can be used as a model for developing a biblical psychology for counseling is seen in the author’s presentation of the changes in the old covenant. These changes resulted in a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 3 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns based on the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

II. How does the Tabernacle show how to come into a Right Relationship with God? Now we ask the question, “How does the tabernacle show how to come into a right relationship with God?” The tabernacle of Moses shows that pattern. However, due to the changes in the old covenant to make it a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns based on the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

III. How does the tabernacle show how to change human behavior? Finally we ask, “How does the tabernacle show how to change human behavior?” The tabernacle per se is not concerned with changing human behavior. The tabernacle is concerned with standing in the presence of God to hear the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

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

Anointed For Profit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2020

Pastors and teachers are appointed to serve Christ and His churches. They lovingly tend His flock without thought of personal enrichment.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord GOD: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

You didn’t chose God but you have been chosen by God.

“Chosen” John 15:16 says “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of theFather in my name, he may give it you.” Þ The Misconception: We believe that it was us that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

People need to stand with their Pastor!

EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Look Out For The Culture Of Celebrity Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2010

Is there such a thing as the celebrity pastor? Is that a good or bad thing? How should I look at a church to make sure I will be fed as a believer?

As we’ve seen in looking at the problems of the Corinthian church, the members of this congregation had expended a great deal of energy putting certain leaders up on pedestals and then aligning themselves with that leader and claiming their leader was better than theirs. In the first part ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010

Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel