Sermons on Handling Critics:

Criticality Of A Christian's Spiritual Growth And Progress

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Feb 25, 2025

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom.

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom. Below are key aspects that highlight the criticality of spiritual growth ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Romans 8:29, Matthew 7:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Handle Stress - Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His life!

TEXT: various TITLE: Jesus - How to Handle Stress - Part 2 SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Stress OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 11, 2009 PROP.: Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Cautious About Judging Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

When believers criticize each other, it can actually drive people away from the church. Jesus warned about the consequences of criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement.

This morning we are going to look at the spiritual issue of judging others. The applicable definition for the word “judge” in our main passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Trial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2021

The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Let’s look at how Christians apply the spirit of judgments.

The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Many judgments were already given, but as with any law, there were cases that needed to be judged individually in a court of law. Let’s look at how some judgments were to be made in a trial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-2, Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Provoked To Purpose! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 27, 2015

God has called you to produce sometime divine, blessed, and outstanding and he stands with you to thrust you to your destiny.

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Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Forgiving, Less Fault-Finding!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009

God’s people should be known for being forgiving...not fault-finding!

“MORE FORGIVING, LESS FAULT-FINDING!” INTRO: It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! ILLUS: Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003

Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001

When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, 1 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2009: Handling Adversity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 11, 2009

This message focuses on the response of the disciples to Jesus’ Crucifixion.

Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; Matthew 28:11-15; 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction Before I say anything else to you, I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Unjust Accusations (As A Christian)

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 26, 2013

Have you ever been unjustly accused by someone else? Someone accused you of doing something you didn’t do, or misjudged your heart or motives? Why does this occur in our lives? What is the right way to handle it?

How to Handle Unjust Accusations (as a Christian) Acts 25 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever been unjustly accused by someone else? Someone accused you of doing something you didn’t do, or misjudged your heart or motives? 2. This is exactly what happened to the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 6, 2009

Starting wrong they ended right.

A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Shoud We Handle Theological Differences? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2015

This sermon teaches why theology is important and how we should treat those who disagree with our understanding of the Truth.

There was once a man in San Francisco walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, and he saw a second man about to jump over the edge. He stopped him and said, "Surely it can't be that bad. You know God loves you." The man about to jump got a tear in his eye. He said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 Keys To Correctly Handling Life's Storms

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 25, 2015

Storms are seasonal and storms can be dangerous; however, if you prepare yourself you can survive the storm. Life like the weather sometimes brings storms into our lives.

“8 Keys to Correctly Handling Life’s Storms” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Over the past few weeks a great deal of the nation has been under a winter storm alert. Cold temperatures have put a freeze on most of the country record lows that have been around some for more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Apostolic

How People Of Grace Handle Burdens And Blessings Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 29, 2016

Life is a combination of burdens and blessings. How do People of Grace handle their burdens and blessings?

Title: How People of Grace handle Introduction Today we finish up our series on the book of Galatians by looking at chapter 6:1-10.Today’s message is titled “How People of Grace handle Burdens and Blessings.” Every life is a composite of burdens and blessings!This is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God