Sermons on bullies: showing 91-105 of 2,359

Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012

A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Anglican

God Wants You To Have A Healthy Heart

Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2014

Our heart can only be healthy if we are close to God's heart. God can heal the wounded spirit and the sin sick and broken heart.

God Wants You to Have a Healthy Heart Sunday, March 16, 2014 We live in a world that is filled with hurting people. There are so many ways that people can be hurt and most of the world around them would never see the pain they bear. The physical pain that many suffer from injuries or some type of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Down And Dirty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2015

How do you fight to win against sin? There are at least 4 principles we need to know if we're going to overcome sin in our lives.

OPEN: One man told about the time, when he was a boy, that a bully used to demand his lunch money every day. He wrote: “Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. But then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014

What does it mean to be strong in the Lord? What would that look like in our lives? How can we stand firm in the Lord? God's Word gives us those answers.

Being strong in the Lord Introduction- Ephesians 6:10-6:20 I read these verses concerning putting on the whole armor of God because in deed we do need to equip ourselves to fight a battle that by ourselves we are not able to win. We talk a lot as Christians about trusting God We talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

"unnecessary Burdens"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2019

A sermon about over-coming self-hate.

“Unnecessary Burdens” Colossians 2:6-19 A friend of mine told me about a time he was counseling a teenage girl. She was depressed and contemplating suicide. She was filled with self-hatred and used to cut herself. At one point in the conversation, my friend stood up, pulled a Cross off the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Fixing Your Eyes On The Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 23, 2021

God commended Joseph's faith for the strangest reason - because Joseph "gave directions concerning his bones." Seriously? Joseph's faith was praised because of his funeral arrangements? What's that all about, and what can it mean to us?

CHILDREN'S STORY: When we get done here I PROMISE you I’ll give you a sucker. Do you know what a promise is? A promise is when someone tells you they’re going to do something… and then they do it. Now a promise is about something that will happen LATER. You parents will say “I promise we’ll go ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Foundations Shake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008

When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cut It Off, Cut It Off, Pluck It Out

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 6, 2022

O be careful little eyes what you see. O be careful little eyes what you see. For the Father up above He is looking down in love. So, be careful little eyes what you see.

Mark 9:42-48 (NKJV) “Cut it Off, Cut it Off, Pluck it Out" Children's Song: O be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above He is looking down in love So, be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little hands what you do O be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

The importance of being balanced.

Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Brotherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

In a school, there are ways to build a brotherhood and ways to destroy it; Scripture leads the way.

It was pretty early in the morning that September Tuesday. I was a brand-new principal; you all were about eight or nine years old, just about the age when long-term memories begin to stick in your head. I walked out into my assistant’s office; she was turning on the television to see what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Standing Against The Devil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 23, 2012

Sermon for the 13th Sunday After Penetecost

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 / Standing Against The Devil Intro: In his book, “Fuzzy Memories,” Jack Handey writes about a bully who would demand his lunch money every day. Jack was smaller and an easy target, so he just gave the bully the money. One day jack decided to fight back and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010

In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Equilibrium Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 27, 2019

This message is about having spiritual balance. It utilizes the story of Jesus being tempted by Satan to identify areas where we need to be in spiritual equilibrium in order to fulfill our mission here on earth.

Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 1 Scriptures: Ephesians 6:12; Galatians 5:17; Matthew 4:1-4 The title of my message this morning is “Spiritual Equilibrium” and we will be dealing with this subject for the next two weeks. Several years ago I developed some seasonal allergies that led to fluid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, Ephesians 6:12, Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Jesus. A name that could create some problems. When we begin to share about Jesus, people will get upset. What is more important, being liked, or telling people about Jesus

Acts 4:1-22 All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Introduction A. When I was your age, I walked to school B. Bare foot, C. 5 feet of snow D. Up hill E. Both ways F. We had to cut down a tree to make our own paper G. (Reverse sides) H. Ohh yeah, well you didn’t have to deal with gangs I. With terrorism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fear, Love, Liberty

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist