Sermons on Rotten Counselor:

Hope Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

At Cadillac Mountain, dawn hits that ridge before the rest of the country. Isaiah 9 speaks to a people in predawn darkness and promises a light that breaks in. Advent says that light has a name, Jesus, and His coming turns yokes into freedom, fear into joy, and night into morning.

You know, I recently had the chance to take a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. And there's this place there, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park - where you can be the first person in America to see the sunrise. Imagine that. Wouldn’t that be cool to be able to say that you were one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 18, 2007

God carefully pre-planned the event of Jesus’ birth.

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy by Dr. Elmer Towns December 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In The Christ Child

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 11, 2011

He came for acceptance, He came for reconciliation, He came to save mankind from their sins, He came to show love, He came to heal, He came...He came to be glorified through you and me! **I want to give you three more important facts that Jesus came to

Freedom In the Christ Child Isaiah 9:6-7NLT For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace
will never end. He will rule ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Choices With God's Help Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

What is God's will for your life?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by realizing God has a plan/purpose for your life. “I have a plan for your life for good and not evil” (Jeremiah 29:11, ELT). 2. Then realize God has right choices for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023

Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Organized Leadership (1 Chronicles 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2025

Is leadership in the church to be organized?

How organized should leadership be among God’s people? Who ought to be the leaders of local churches? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 27. How many soldiers did David organize to be on active duty each month? Who are today’s soldiers of the cross? This is the number of the people of Israel, the heads ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Prophecy is God's birth announcement.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Prophecy is God’s birth announcement

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest guarantee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Help We Need Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository Sermon dealing with the promise of the Holy Spirit and the call to obedience.

The Help We Need Fortifying the Foundations #33 John 14:15-31[1] I came across a web site last week that had this phrase across the top, “The emotional rollarcoaster has hit bottom.” That’s a pretty good description of where the disciples were in our text. Jesus has told them in John 13 that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Skip Rush, Find Rest Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year rou

Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year round now, but it is at its worst at Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

To show what great a salvation we have in Christ!

ROM.8:36-39 "THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME" A) Paul was subject to fatal attacks daily! * He was tried with the scourge ... The rod ... * By stoning ... and in many other ways, but he was more than a conqueror! * His trials and afflictions were evidence to him that we could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Wind The Breath Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 29, 2006

A sermon for pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15 "Wind, the Breath of God" 26 ¶ But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; 27 and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God enables rejoicing in all circumstances by teaching us to trust his sovereign care.

Scripture Introduction The Apostle wrote Philippians to be read in the church, and at just over three pages in my Bible, it takes less than 14 minutes to do so. Let us trust the Spirit of the Word to minister to our spirits through this joyful letter. [Read Philippians 1.1-4.23. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist