Sermons on Oppressed:

Kingdom Keys - Judges Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

If the book was written to show us of how Israel fell into a terrible cycle of disobedience, repentance, oppression so decadent that it would need a deliver, we must be willing to admit our need for the same.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11, Judges 3:7, Judges 3:12, Judges 4:1, Judges 6:1, Judges 10:6, Judges 13:1, Deuteronomy 31:29, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection B.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / God Responds To Sin And Oppression

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The title is 'God responds to sin and oppression'. That's a very basic thing to understand in our process of thinking about coronavirus! Not only that, God responds to sin and oppression in an appropriate way. The plagues of Egypt show us this.

We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? Today we’ll look at some general principles about how God responds to a situation he doesn’t like. 1 Kings 6:1 tells us that ‘In the four hundred and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Path To Slavery (Exodus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2024

Has humanity outgrown the need to oppress and enslave the weak? Let's discuss this in Exodus 1.

How did the powerful enslave the weak in ancient Egypt? Does ancient Egypt picture sin? Has murder of the innocent and oppression tainted history since ancient times? Has our world outgrown the evils of oppressing people and committing atrocities? Let’s discuss this in Exodus 1. How many were the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lifter Of Our Heads

Contributed by Matt Smith on Jul 3, 2006

In the middle of the desperate times, God is, as the Scriptures tell us, the “Lifter of the Heads” of the oppressed.

Introduction: This year (2006) we Americans have been a nation for 230 years. The holiday we celebrate as Independence Day represents for Americans the end of our ties and bonds with a nation with which we once were identified, and the throwing off of oppressiveness in order to have this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Slave Narrative Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

This sermon is about the importance of telling our personal testimonies of faith even in oppressing situations.

A Slave Narrative by Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church "She said to her mistress, ’Would that my master, Namaan, were with the prophet who is in Samaria. he would cure him of his leprosy’..." (Please note that this sermon was an effort to celebrate the rich African ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Year 2024 - Prayer And Fasting To Open Up The New Year. It's My Year Of Freedom, From All Manners Of Oppression And Shame Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2024

It's my year of FREEDOM, from all manners of oppression and shame

2024 - Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year It's my year of FREEDOM, from all manners of oppression and shame Day 1: Tue Jan 2, 2024 We are starting the new year with appreciation of His past, current and futures deeds in our life. It's an opportunity to speak from our soul and bless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9, Psalm 107:19-21, Leviticus 26:12, Isaiah 43:2, Genesis 5:24, 1 Samuel 17:45-50, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 107:13-14, Isaiah 54:17, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 19:14, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 119:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Idolatry Brings Misery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Idolatry always brings oppression, sorrow, and bondage, but true repentance brings restoration and deliverance.

IDOLATRY BRINGS MISERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 10 Judges 10:6 – “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man, The Mission, The Time

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014

Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:11-18

Denomination: Friends

A Brighter Day Is On The Way!’ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 20, 2022

The gloom, despair and oppression so vivid in Isaiah’s day is overshadowed by a new light the prophet sees. This prophet moves from walking in darkness to walking in the light; from oppression to justice; from war to peace. A brighter day is on the way!

Sermon: A Brighter Day is on the Way!’ Isaiah 9:2-7 “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. 3 You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 3:16-17, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023

You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Destroys Yokes Of Limitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

Yokes of limitation are real, but they are not final. They may delay, oppress, or restrict, but they cannot outlast the power of God.

THE GOD WHO DESTROYS YOKES OF LIMITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:1, Psalm 107:14-16, Judges 6:1-16, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Limitations are invisible boundaries that prevent people from fulfilling their divine destiny. These yokes come in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Weight Lifter Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

First in a four part series on the birth of Christ, this sermon looks at how Jesus was lifting burdens, or weights, even before his birth.

Jesus, The Weight Lifter (Series on the Birth of Christ – Part 1) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 4th, 2011 Luke 1:5-6 “5. There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abijah: and his wife was of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist