Sermons on Abused:

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 43 – Princes Were Abused And Young Men Forced Into Harsh Servitude By Ruthless Babylon - Lamentations 5:12-13 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025

The description of horrible conditions continues, this time with degrading action against the princes, and terrible forced labour upon the young men. A conquering army often forces humiliation on the defeated people and treats them terribly. Symptomatic of a sinful world.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 43 – PRINCES WERE ABUSED AND YOUNG MEN FORCED INTO HARSH SERVITUDE BY RUTHLESS BABYLON - Lamentations 5:12-13 The subject matter of Lamentations is not pleasant in most of its content, which is probably why it is rarely preached on, or taught. Here in chapter 5 we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:12, 1 Samuel 31:10-12, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Leviticus 19:32, Exodus 20:12, Jeremiah 2:26, Jeremiah 4:9, Lamentations 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Modern-Day Reflection On Job's So-Called Comforters Or Friends. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

In the biblical account of Job, we find a poignant example of how friends can sometimes exacerbate our suffering instead of alleviating it.

In the biblical account of Job, we find a poignant example of how friends can sometimes exacerbate our suffering instead of alleviating it. Job's three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, came to comfort him in his time of need, but instead, they ended up criticizing and judging him (Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

The Danger Of Ingratitude. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

I've learned that some people's ingratitude is a disease, and no amount of kindness can cure it.

Ingratitude is a destructive force that can lead people to forget the help they received during their most difficult times. When individuals come out of their troubles, they often become disloyal, ungrateful, and disrespectful towards those who helped them. This article will explore the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-8, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:2

When To Set Boundaries And To Block A Toxic Family Member Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible says about removing a family member from your life and provide few signs that may indicate God is telling you to block a toxic family member.

As Christians, we are called to love and forgive others, including our family members. However, there are times when setting boundaries or distancing ourselves from toxic family members is necessary for our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 7:6

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 3, presents another side of the biblical picture of faith in which the neat, tidy, well ordered theology of Psalm 1 and 2 gives way to a theology that allows for the realities of life– realities that include struggle, injustice, abuse, doubt, fear, and the testing of our faith.

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer. Psalm 13:1-6 Jenny and I left our house early to be with our parents for Thanksgiving, 1996. As we left I noticed our next door neighbor’s silver van was parked in his driveway. My neighbor and I had gotten close. I didn’t know that he was a different ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let No One Frustrate Your Purpose

Contributed by Joe Mwangi Wamuga on Sep 9, 2024

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us.

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us. He created us for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004

The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we should sin. Sin is something that traps, entices, and can control you; it is very hard to break away from. We should not seek to abuse God’s grace, but to live under His grace day in

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 3) He Does Not Have License to Sin, 6:14-23 Intro: Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Survivor Or Overcomer?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 25, 2017

What does it really mean to be a survivor? In our world today we talk about all kinds of survivors.... abuse, cancer and the list goes on. It’s a great thing to be a survivor but-I want to do more than just survive, I want to overcome.

Survivor or Overcomer? 1st John 5:1-6 Perhaps you’ve heard of the TV series called survivor. This program has aired 510 episodes and is now in its 34th season. When I read that this week my first thought was, that’s pretty remarkable because I’ve never seen a single episode. I don’t know about you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Scars

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 5, 2018

Often our scars serve as mile-markers in our lives. Other scars are hidden from human view. Scars from verbal or physical abuse, divorce, traumatic losses, betrayals by those you loved. They don't escape the Master's gaze. He wants to heal them.

SCARS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a lot of ways, adults are like kids; we make mistakes and sometimes get hurt. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out of a tree, would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Communion isn’t just a private moment; it’s a shared act that shapes the church. In 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Paul corrects abuses and gives a pattern: remember Christ, proclaim His death until He comes, examine ourselves, and consider one another.

Old Man Thanks God for a Solitary Lunch This week we’re in our second week of our communion series, and before I get into the sermon today, I just want to go ahead and encourage you to grab the elements if you haven’t yet. We’re going to take communion today as part of the message, so if you need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flesh And Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2023

How do the flesh and the Spirit war against one another within each of us? How do we deal with an imperfect church and a perfect Savior?

How do the flesh and Spirit affect our lives and our relationship to the law? Is the law pictured as the husband of the soul in a similar manner as a man is to his wife? Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Perspective Of Legion Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs.

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs. In Mark 5:9 and Luke 8:30, a man possessed by demons is described as being inhabited by a "legion" of unclean spirits. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:30

Wicked Men Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 13, 2025

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who exhibited wicked behavior

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who exhibited wicked behavior, often with severe consequences. Let's examine some notable examples. The Wicked Men of the Bible - Cain: Cain's jealousy led him to murder his brother Abel, resulting in God's curse and banishment from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-7