Sermons on Receive Counsel:

Elijah—a Time To Flee, To Learn, And To Return Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 4, 2024

Suppose you had run for your life but received word to go back to where this took place again! This happened to Elijah after he received a death threat from Jezebel, wife of King Ahab of Northern Israel!

Introduction: Sometimes after a positive experience, something awful comes along. These could be trials; they could be threats; they could be any number of things but one thing is for sure: the one who is going through it, probably wishes “I don’t want to go through this!” Elijah had a set of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Kings 4:8-9, 2 Kings 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Leadership Development

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Leadership is one of the greatest needs of our time. Nations, communities, churches, and families rise or fall depending on the quality of leadership they receive.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 – “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” Key Verse: Proverbs 11:14 – “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 6, 2023

Should a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? What is "the whole counsel of God" concerning wine and alcoholic drinks? How does a believer make a scriptural "Risk Assessment" and wise choices about drinking alcohol? This message explores those issues.

We will step into a controversial subject this morning. For some, this could mean the difference between a fruitful Christian life versus a life that ends in disappointment—a life of unfulfilled potential. It could even mean the difference between life and death for some. That’s why we must address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, John 2:1-12, Proverbs 23:19-35, Galatians 5:19-24, Psalm 104:15, Hosea 4:11, Ephesians 5:18, John 3:16-17, Mark 1:21, Matthew 12:34, 1 Timothy 5:23, Matthew 27:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"I Am A Saint In Christ" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 12, 2014

Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for it.

“I Am a Saint in Christ” (Eph 1:1-2, Phil 1:19-29) Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Deceived By Sight: The Danger Of Forgetting To Ask

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

Highlighting the irony that pagan Gibeonites acted in fear of God's reputation while Israel did not, this sermon on Joshua 9 warns that we fail when we rely on our own perception instead of seeking God's counsel.

Introduction: The Two Enemies In our spiritual walk, we face two kinds of enemies. First, there is the enemy that comes like a roaring lion—the open, obvious, and frontal assault. This is the threat we see coming, the persecution, the direct temptation. After Israel’s great victory at Jericho, all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Problems Of Presumptuous Sins

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to overcome Presumptuous Sins

The Problems of Being Presumtuous Illustration:It is he who is in the wrong who first gets angry. William Penn. Presumption is an act of overstepping one’s proper bounds, it involves excessive effrontery or forwardness. To presume means that one takes upon oneself, without permission or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:8-20, Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILITY to KNOW THINGS, to make DESCISIONS, and to DISCERN the PURPOSE and PLAN of God. So we can learn to UNDERSTAND His COUNSEL, His PLAN. As we GROW in the KNOWLEDGE of God, He

Understanding the WISDOM of God 1. What Caused God to CREATE HUMAN? "What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: *other

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Believing Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 30, 2008

This sermon reveals a part of who we are and what we have in Christ, your identity in Christ by relating what you receive as a result of receiving the righteousness of Christ including Peace with God, Access to Grace and Hope in God’s glory.

Based on what Paul has just taught about – justification by faith alone and the crediting of righteousness to our lives, there are benefits of your having believed in Jesus Christ. The “therefore” connects Chapter 5 with what Paul has just written. In fact, “since we have been justified through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 26, 2019

Paul urged the believers in Thessalonica to follow the example he had lived before them, walking in a way that would glorify the Lord, revealing the transformation they had received. We too have received this mandate - to walk worthy of our calling.

Continuing in the Faith 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-12 We have set aside this day to honor our graduates. We are proud of each of you and the commitment you have shown to reach this milestone in life. No doubt, your journey has been difficult at times, requiring much effort and devotion. Your hard work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Goat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2021

If you want to stand in the judgment to come, be a sheep; don’t be a goat.

Jean Crist from Niagara Falls, New York, talks about her days in a Christian college, where the college president gave a weekly Monday morning chapel message. On one occasion, the student body settled down for another session of daydreaming as he launched into one of those messages. His pedestrian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 13:16-18, Matthew 24:9-10, James 1:27, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 6:2-3, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:10, Matthew 12:48-50, Matthew 19:28-29, Matthew 5:5, Romans 8:16-17, Revelation 20:1-6, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 23:8, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You See Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 15, 2023

1. We should see Jesus seeking to save our souls. 2. We should see Jesus as our shelter in the storms of life. 3. We should see Jesus as our sovereign Lord.

How Do You See Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:37-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. For the last 11 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. It was the Tuesday before the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Something I Really Don’t Want To Talk About!

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 26, 2010

There are things we don't like talking about. Like, sex with our kids and money with our congregation. We might also add to that list death, hell and money. But even when we don't like talking about it we must preach the whole counsel of God.

Introduction – Fire Alarms and the Conscience Many electronic fire alarms have an internal switch triggered by a beam of light. As long as light is received unbroken by the photo-sensitive receiver, the detector is quiet. But if smoke or moisture or an insect obstructs the beam for even a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist