Sermons on Wordly Counsel:

Personal Book Descriptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Book descriptions and articles for missions

1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2018

Revelation 3:1-6 shows us the distinction between a faith devoid of works, and a daily, living, dynamic relationship with Christ,

Once again, approximately 34 million Canadians have lost an hour of sleep in the service of the grand national experiment called Daylight saving time. First introduced to Canada 100 years ago as a way to save coal, the project is now an annual eight-month ritual tolerated purely due to the belief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

Yuck: The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2018

Christ delivers a message to those who are Christian in name only. Being neither zealous for good works nor orthodox in their doctrine, they are lukewarm and sickening to Christ.

George Barna makes a living through surveys. What makes him unique is that his surveys are on exclusively Christian topics. Although he does poll populations at large, he also does polling on those who profess to be Christian. For millennia, there have been standard benchmarks of orthodoxy. Yet, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Other

Pearl Haters - Matthew 7:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 9, 2024

If they trample the truth underfoot and become hostile, walk away. The Gospel is for the receptive only.

Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

2 Chronicles Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 25, 2024

NASB

Solomon’s Activities and Accomplishments 8 Now it came about at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of the Lord and his own house 2 that he built the cities which Huram had given to [a]him, and settled the sons of Israel there. 3 Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2021

God repeatedly warns inhabitants of this dying world to look to Him or receive His judgement. The message looks at the Second Psalm in light of current world conditions.

“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs; the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From The Palace To The Pasture

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 5, 2004

Sermon on Nebuchadnezzar. Pride carried him from the palace to the pasture ! Beware of pride !

From The Palace To The Pasture Daniel 4:1-37 I. See The King Flourishing In His Palace. V.4 a. He was secure. Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon. He is best known as the King who conquered Judah, destroyed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Four Horns And Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

To show how God is at work in history to accomplish His Sovereign will and plan

Zechariah 1:18-21 Four Horns and Four Craftsman Purpose Statement: To show that God is at work throughout history to do His Sovereign will and plans. Background: Zechariah immediately sees this second vision. He sees four horns. Horns represent Gentile powers. Usually this is seen as the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

4 Old Testament Examples Of Dishonoring Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

This series deals with how to properly honor authority in our lives.

Honoring Authority Old Testament Examples of Dishonoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Thoughts/Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Battle Hymn Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE WILL BOAST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, OUR GOD

BIG IDEA: WE WILL BOAST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, OUR GOD I. (:1-5) PRAYER THAT GOD WOULD HELP THE KING IN BATTLE A. Prayer is the Necessary Preparation for Battle 1. "day of trouble" -- comes to all; the king must be alert and anticipate conflict 2. Need for the King to pray himself 3. Need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Avoid The Peril Of Pretentiousness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not.

Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not. Paul spoke harshly against the pretentious Jewish teachers of his day because they preach too little to themselves. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Avoid The Peril Of Pretentiousness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not.

Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not. Paul spoke harshly against the pretentious Jewish teachers of his day because they preach too little to themselves. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Typical Counselees' Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Typical Counselees’ Masks

Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The King To His Temple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 21 v 1 - 22

THE COMING OF THE KING TO HIS TEMPLE Matthew 21 v. 1 - 22 in this portion we see :- 1. The King’s Coming to His Temple v. 1 - 11 (a) The preparations for His coming v. 2 & 3 "the Lord hath need of him" (b) The prophesy of His coming v. 4 - Zechariah 9 v. 9 "rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

A Word Of Warning From The Amen

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church.

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church. It is important for Pastors to remember that this letter was written to us by the Apostle John and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational