Sermons on Innocent Victims:

The Gift Of Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gift of Innocence” Romans 3:23-24 October 26, 2008 Said Martin Luther, “The doctrine of justification by faith alone is master, prince, lord, ruler, and judge over all kinds of doctrine.” In other words, get this one right, and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Zacchaeus The Innocent

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 17, 2015

As Jesus makes his way toward Jerusalem and the Triumphant Entry of Palm/Passion Sunday he makes an important stop in Jericho to have dinner with Zacchaeus the Innocent. How many times in life do we jump to the wrong conclusions?

Zacchaeus the “Innocent” “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through town. 2 A man there named Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors, was rich. 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but, being a short man, he couldn’t because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus died when He wasn't guilty - for us when we were guilty. The price of freedom, both civil and spiritual, is innocent blood

Innocent Blood Mark 15:15-41 • As we have worked our way through the gospel of Mark, we have learned many things. It has been more than a little interesting how we have “stumbled” on to the perfect text for the perfect day. It is no accident that we are where we are today! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-41

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021

Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1-9, Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Killing Of The Innocent

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 22, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 1: 1 – 17

Leviticus 1: 1 – 17 The killing of the innocent 1 Now the LORD called to Moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of meeting, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When any one of you brings an offering to the LORD, you shall bring your offering of the livestock—of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Slaughtering The Innocent

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2016

A homily considering the choice we must make when Christ comes near.

“Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Childlike Innocence

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 19, 2024

Over the years, we might have become big and highly experienced in knowing God. But, in your spiritual journey, did you lose your child like innocence?

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. Matthew 19:14-15 The enemy has successfully robbed the child like innocence from the lives of believers. An innocence that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 11, 2022

At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha.

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim Scripture: Luke 23:34 At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha. Just as we are today in horrendous pain, so was Jesus as He hung on that cross. And yet, while hanging by His nail-torn flesh, He spoke the most powerful words of love ever uttered to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Josiah - Victor Or Victim? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

I avoid being mastered by my circumstances by entrusting my circumstances to the Master

ENGAGE This morning I’d like to begin with a short quiz. There ae really no “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions. This is more of a self-evaluation tool, so I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or make you turn in an answer sheet, but for your own good, it is important that you answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bloody Hands, Wicked Hearts, & Evil Paths Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 9, 2013

We all have blood on our hands and evil and wickedness are waiting to slip in our lives and the only cure and cleaning comes through Jesus Christ.

Well today we are going to look at three detestable things as we continue our series “Seven things God don’t like. Last week we looked at the sin of “Haughty eyes” being too full of ourselves and how we need to humble ourselves and realize that it isn’t all about us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: Victim Or Victor

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 25, 2004

Victimhood is a choice, but not the right choice.

Job: Victim or Victor? When I was 12 years old I tried out for my first basketball team. It was my sixth grade year, and I was struggling to make new friends. Two elementary schools fed into the middle school, and my sixth grade class had over 250 students. Of those 250 students, only 20 came ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Victims To Victors

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

A sermon that explains how the victims of Satan’s attacks in life can go on to become victors through the Power of GOD!!!

“From Victims To Victors!!!” (The Importance Of Relationship) II Kings 6:8-17; Romans 8:28, 31-35, 37-39 II Kings 6 8. Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. 9. And the man of God sent unto the king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Victims Of Unrisen Expectations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We fail to experience a vital faith because we do not expect anything new, we operate out of preconceived notions, or we wait for authority figures to validate us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 5, 1989 Anyone who works in an office or who has had to do either writing or typing knows that you do not proofread your own work. You just do not proofread your own work. Why not? Because the tendency is to see what we want to see, and what we ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

Tamar - A Desperate Victim Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 18, 2010

The inclusion of Tamar in the genealogy of Jesus demonstrates that, even when we find ourselves in a sinful situation because of our desperation, God is still willing to include us into His family line.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Genesis 38:1-30 Tamar - A Desperate Victim Let me start by reading Matthew 1:1-3 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist