Sermons on Abused:

The Perversion Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan realizes that if he takes something that God created for good, and twists it until it is completely unrecognizable, and even causes it to look like something evil, that he can cheat us out of what God wanted us to have.

The devil is not a creator. He is very good at perverting things, but he never creates new material. He can only use God’s material. - Daniel Heimbach(1) I want to begin by reminding us how the Bible says that we are at war daily with Satan and his demons (Eph 6:11-12). The devil is real, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Out: Overcoming Your Past Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Your past, no manner how bad, doesn’t have to stop you from being in the plan of God. You can, with God’s grace and forgiveness, overcome your past.

I heard the story recently of two friends who were talking to each other. One remarked to his friend and said, “Man, you look so depressed. Whatever could you be thinking about to depress you so?” His friend quickly replied, “My future”. “Your future?” his friend said. “Whatever in the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 5, 2006

Men’s Day Celebration message presented to a predominately African American congregation.

A Good Man Is Hard to Find Text: Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. My brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience Real Freedom Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald. You can hear these sermons at www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE How To Experience Real Freedom Sunday March 25, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro. A. Today I am sharing with you the last attitude in this series on developing attitudes that lead us into the life God desires for all of us. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Holiness

Enduring Suffering With Proper Spirit

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 10, 2012

How to endure suffering with proper spirit

ENDURING SUFFERING WITH PROPER SPIRIT 1Peter 2:18-25 Introduction: Various duties like duty of submitting to civil rulers, The duty of servants to submit to their masters, though their condition was a hard one in life, and they were often called to suffer wrongfully, This duty was enforced on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Worth It

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2019

Since God is for us, does it even matter who can be against us?

We Are Worth It May 12, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God loves us so much that nothing can separate us from Him. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

THE PRAYER TIME ENCOUNTER and POST PRAYER REVIEW

"He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." Once more Jesus put his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Parents

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2022

Do you really honor your parents or only pay lip service.

Continuing Pastor Mike’s series on God’s Top Ten tonight we will be looking at the fifth commandment. Some people seem to think that honoring their parents is merely getting them gifts or a visit on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. God has a much deeper take on the subject. Exodus 20:12  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 28:24, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Matthew 15:13-16, Ephesians 6:1-3, John 19:26-27, Proverbs 20:20, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Leviticus 20:9, Proverbs 1:8-9, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Proverbs 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Old Burnt Stones And A New Wall

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 16, 2014

Never has the church been in greater need of Revival and never have we needed the Power and the Anointing of the Holy Spirit more. with old burnt stones God is going to do a new thing, God is going to build a new wall, will you be part of it?

Nehemiah 1:1-4 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Addictions

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Dec 23, 2008

This sermon gives the clear Biblical prescription for overcoming ANY addiction!

“Overcoming Addictions” Romans 6:14 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Addictions are at epidemic proportions in today’s world. Today’s addictions include a wide array of deviant behaviors; and range from drug and alcohol abuse, to addictions to pornography, gambling, excessive shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Have You Gone To The Doctor Lately?

Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 2, 2010

Being or becoming a member in God’s network and receiving the full benefits

Have you gone to the Doctor Lately? Hello my friends this the word I shared at Iglesia Nueva Vida in MD on Sunday Of course the Lord adds more while Im preaching. Amen for that Be blessed and receive your your healing in Jesus name! Have you gone to the Doctor Lately? Many people are afraid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Individualism And Making Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2021

Individualism, like most isms, is a philosophy of “me, first.” “I don’t care about anything or anybody but me.”

Homily for Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3: 2-7, 12-14; Psalm 127; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 Version 2 (request that lector read the long version of Colossians) Is any English word so misunderstood today as the key word in Paul’s letter to the church of Colossae? No, I don’t mean the word ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Catholic

More Than Mere Words Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2019

Repentance is a difficult part on our road to salvation in Jesus. It is action, not merely words.

1. Preparation for disaster – nuclear bomb drills in elementary school; GTMO evacuation drills; tornado drills; a. When sin is in our lives disaster is coming. It may be now and it could certainly be forever. b. We don’t always avoid disasters of sin, but we can get back on track through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ