Sermons on Cycle Of Abuse:

The Beauty Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

The Beauty of Brokenness Matthew 5:4 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God blessed (makarious): supremely happy. Secret #2: Brokenness brings healing. So what secret keeps us from being genuinely broken? Fear of consequences When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Is My Past My Future

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016

A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3)

Change is inevitable John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3) Thinking of their own innovation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

We may think that it is hard to forgive someone. But living with bitterness is much more damaging than forgiving.

You can’t live on this fallen earth of ours for very long without taking some hits and accumulating some scars. There’s somebody that you really trust and the day comes that they let you down. And it really hurts. And suddenly your mind is filled with questions: What is that person going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Barak And Deborah Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

Second a series of the heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11

Chico Alliance Church October 20, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Barak & Deborah” Unlikely Heroes Part Two Introduction And He (Jesus) has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Men Behaving...godly! - Father's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2004

Can be used anytime of the year. I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE POWER OF YOUR INFLUENCE II. AVOID THE PITFALLS OF YOUR MASCULINITY III. ARRANGE THE PRIORITIES OF YOUR LIFE IV. ASSUME THE PLACE OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...Includes link to Formatted Text and PowerPoint

MEN BEHAVING...GODLY (Psalm 112) [note: Can be presented in 2 parts am and pm, or condensed as 1 sermon.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MenBehavingGodly.html Note: We love people, and try to show it on a holiday such as this more than ever, and yet the Lord has clearly led that if I really ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10, Psalm 112:1

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Jepthah Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

4th in a series of character mentioned in heb 11

Jephthah There is another judge listed in Hebrews 11 whose experience is recorded in Judges 11. His name is Jephthah. The new cycle of sin began in Judges 10. Sin The people of Israel reverted to serving Baal. Not only Baal but their evil included serving a host of other gods as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No Place, No Space = No Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Living life, parenting, retirement and ministry can all become burdensome. These burdens can often be almost more than we can bear. We have grown to accept this as a part of living life in the twenty-first century. Imagine if you will if Jesus would have chosen to live in modern America rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Seeing myself like God sees me, no more, no less.

SPRING RETREAT – APRIL 14, 2007 HUMILITY “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Pride. Defined: Thinking of yourself differently than God thinks of you. Rom.12:3 – Explain!!! (disagreeing with God, believing own opinion over His). The truth about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Promise? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 24, 2021

Today, we want to look at the scoffer. The word "scoffer" is not a word that we use in our everyday language, so let me tell you what it means. It refers to a person who will mock you; make fun of you or what you believe.

Introduction: The last time that I was in this podium, I spoke about how deception does not just stay static; it develops a life of its own and that life cycle takes it from bad to worse. For example, deception may lead a person to sin, but the usual response is that a person experiences remorse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

From Worrier To Warrior Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 21, 2009

God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be.

Title: From Worrier to Warrior Text: Judges 6:11-12, 25-32 and 34 (Scripture Reading 6:1-16) Thesis: God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Background: Last week we wandered with the people of God on their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)