Sermons on Dealing With Criticism:

How To Deal Part 1: How To Deal With Worry Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 1: How to Deal with Worry Intro: How many of you worry? We all have stress. In fact, at the top of your sermon section this morning, I want you to put down the thing that worries or bugs you the most. Now, it’s nobody else’s business, so you can put your hand over it. Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Testimony

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 28, 2008

Today, I want to focus on one unique perspective when talking about one’s testimony -- I want you to think of your testimony as a GIFT, A GIFT you can give certain people in life as a gift that keeps on giving.

Deal or No Deal, The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Testimony, It’s His! Four weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Korah

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What is involved in a calling?

A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ‘You and Aaron have gone too far, you two think only you can intercede for the people. Everyone in Israel is set apart by God, He is with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Good Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Critical Faith Investigation (C.f.i)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Feb 7, 2017

Sermon is covering how we operate in our Faith

C.F.I. Critical Faith Investigation Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 16, 2013

What's the difference between an appraisal and a judgment? If the devil can't destroy us by making us apathetic, he'll try to do it by making us judgmental.

It’s hard to talk about judging others without sounding judgmental! “Judge not lest ye be judged” is one of the most quoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible. People who never open a Bible, people who are biblically illiterate, still know this statement, and readily use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Watch Your Tongue!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018

Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Thermometer/Thermostat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2018

We have many today that can measure and be critical and judgmental. You can be part of the solution. Do we speak life? Can we see the product of our choices?

THERMOMETERS VS THERMOSTATS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a thermostat and a thermometer in my hands. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THERMOMETERS AND THEROSTATS? THERMOMETER: instrument used to measure temperatures. THERMOSTAT: to control temperature, an ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 7, 2024

We have a determined enemy who wants to destroy us. His weapons are engineered just for us. They are not ones we're looking for. Criticism is a main one. But you have been made invincible in Christ! No weapon shall permanently hurt you!

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in a church. However, Sue, the bride, was very nervous. So the Pastor decided to include the verse, 1 John 4:18 to calm her down, “There is no fear in love, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Rapture?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Is there a rapture in chapter 14 of Revelation? Sometimes we read something into the Scripture because church tradition decided it was there years ago.

The First Rapture? Revelation 14 Michael H. Koplitz Chapter 14 brings us to a point where I need to explain a common problem in biblical studies. It is called harmonizing. When we read a story in the Gospel of Mark, it is normal for us to recall what the other gospels say about the same story. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022

Life with Christ is a life of joy.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory