Sermons on Abuse By The People:

Characterless People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The words rendered "murmurers" and "complainers" occur nowhere else in the New Testament. The words are synonymous terms to express the same thought with more strength and emphasis.

09.11.23 Jude 1:16 Characterless People Jude 1:16: “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.” Murmurers and Complainers: The words rendered "murmurers" ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

A Generous People

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024

We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People In The Pews

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

Ezekiel is a interesting prophet. We can see from this passage of Scripture that he preached sermons that dealt with people where they lived.

I am sure that when Ezekiel got through preaching this sermon, there were not many standing at the back door telling him how much they enjoyed the sermon. This is why many will seek for a church where the Word of God is occasionally MENTIONED, but not PREACHED! For example, today it is not ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

The People In The Pews

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Ezekiel is a interesting prophet. We can see from this passage of Scripture that he preached sermons that dealt with people where they lived.

I am sure that when Ezekiel got through preaching this sermon, there were not many standing at the back door telling him how much they enjoyed the sermon. This is why many will seek for a church where the Word of God is occasionally MENTIONED, but not PREACHED! For example, today it is not ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Not For This People!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2022

The context of Jeremiah 14:11.

PRAY NOT FOR THIS PEOPLE! Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22. A series of droughts affected Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim. The watercourses were empty, the ground was chapped, and there was no grass for the livestock. Nobles and their children, ploughmen, and both domestic and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For The People

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? It is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? It is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? It is a disclosure of one's sins in sacrament of reconciliation, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore our identity in Christ, how to live out our calling as God's chosen people, and the power of unity in Christ.

Good morning, church! It's a blessing to be gathered here together, as one body, to delve into the Word of God. I'm excited today to talk about a topic that's close to my heart and I believe, critical to our walk as Christians. Today we're going to be talking about our identity in Christ, how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Topics: Power In Christ

Evil Athalia (2 Kings 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2025

Does God eventually remove evil people from power? Let's look at 2 Kings 11.

Though evil people plot and kill, does God win in His time? Let’s examine wicked Athalia’s plan and God’s victory through Jehoiada the priest in 2 Kings 11. After Jehu had killed Ahazia, king of Judah, what did Ahazia’s mother do to take the throne? When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, learned of her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Trash Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Sexual immorality is a topic that the church cannot pretend is not a problem and must be dealt with directly despite how staggering the numbers are.

Sexual Trash Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Last week we threw away the first piece of trash that we needed to get out of the way as we tossed pride in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost At Sea - A Ship Adrift

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about the lack of morality in America and Sexual Assault on Women

One of the hard things for preachers to do at times is to address issues of the current culture – but it is one of the necessary things – one of most important things Not to say that the 5 O’clock news headline should be the sermon title but applying the bible to everyday living as it relates to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist