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  • Responding To False Accusations And Verbal Abuse Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 123 views

    we are to rebuke such wrong behavior in the name of Jesus and by the power of the blood of Jesus Christ.

    As Christians, we are called to respond to false accusations and verbal abuse in a manner that honors God. When someone falsely accuses, assassinates our character, blames us for wrong things, or speaks negative words against us, we are not to remain silent. Instead, we are to rebuke such behavior ...read more

  • The Dangers Of Verbal Abuse Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 251 views

    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up...

    "As the tongue is a small part of the body, but makes great boasts, consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." - James 3:5 Verbal abuse, a subtle yet destructive form of mistreatment, has become an unfortunate reality in many relationships, including marriages. The ...read more

  • The Substance Of Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

  • Abuses At The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,488 views

    In today's lesson we learn that proper Christian worship calls us to honor Christ and one another at the Lord's Supper.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship. Let’s learn about that in a message I am calling, “Abuses at the ...read more

  • "Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2017
     | 6,255 views

    there are 3 rules in every dysfunctional family. In this message, I will describe them and describe how families can change.

    FAMILY MATTERS “Breaking the Cycle of Abuse” Numbers 14:18 and 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is ...read more

  • The Abuse And Mockery Of Christ

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,246 views

    Though Jesus was mocked for claiming to be the King of the Jews, he is truly the King of kings and the Lord of lords and he is worthy to be worshipped as such. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction The term ‘war crimes’ refer to the crimes that violate the laws of war. Examples of war crimes include the willful killing of civilians or prisoners, torture, taking hostages, rape, sexual slavery, using child soldiers, etc. In 1474, the Roman Empire held the first international war ...read more

  • The Use And Abuse Of Money

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    We want our faith to be strong, certain, clear, constant. It is our prayer and fondest wish. But, sadly, faith sometimes seems weak, uncertain, cloudy, and intermittent. Why?

    Luke 16:1-15 The Use and Abuse of Money Friends in Christ, We want our faith to be strong, certain, clear, constant. It is our prayer and fondest wish. But, sadly, faith sometimes seems weak, uncertain, cloudy, and intermittent. Why? In his Gospel, St. Luke writes in chapter 15 about two ...read more

  • Struggle Of Love With The Powers Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,239 views

    In the world we struggle with darkness, but we have the power of God's love, expressed in the Incarnate Word, on our side, and the victory is already won.

    Monday in the Octave of Christmas 2012 Gaudium et Spes “The Word became flesh, and pitched his tent among us.” This literal translation of the words of John’s hymn to the Logos, the Word of God, sums up the Good News we celebrated this year as we celebrate it in every year. As ...read more

  • The Truth About Power Series

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

    The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

  • How To Identify An Abuser Of Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,888 views

    Let us identify twenty of the characteristics of abusers of the truth, their positions of authority and their opportunities

    How to Identify an Abuser of Authority (2 Cor 11:12-20) "I would die before taking your money. I’m giving nobody grounds for lumping me in with those money grubbing preachers vaunting themselves as something special. They’re a sorry bunch - pseudo apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers - ...read more

  • The Dangers Of Abusing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 127 views

    Spiritual gifts are holy and precious tools from God. When they are abused, they bring dishonour, judgment, and destruction.

    THE DANGERS OF ABUSING SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:18-21 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 11:29, Jude 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the ...read more

  • How Jesus Responded To Abuse

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,883 views

    On the cross Jesus was mocked, insulted, abused. His response was only to offer forgiveness. We must learn from this.

    “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the chosen One” (23:35). “If you are the King of the Jews; save yourself” (23:37). “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us” (23:39)! When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, ...read more

  • Sixteen Ways To Identify Abuse

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,328 views

    Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries

    Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more

  • We Do Not Submit To Abuse

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

    “We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

  • How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

    1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more