Sermons on Past Hurts:

The Spirits Of Retaliation And Counterattack Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 7, 2025

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others. These spirits operate in darkness, fueled by the desire for revenge and chaos. How They Attack The spirits of retaliation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

"The Skeleton In The Closet"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 25, 2007

We all have skeletons in our closet - but they need to be in our past.

“The Skeleton in the Closet” September 30, 2007 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

God Has Rolled Away (Cancelled) My Reproach (Shame)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Whatever makes a person feel life is not worth living physically, socially, spiritually, financially, academically, professionally is a reproach. Reproach Degrades, Shames, Blames, Embarrasses, Disgraces. But God Says - No More Reproach.

GOD HAS TAKEN AWAY MY REPROACH 1. Joshua 5: 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives for yourself and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives for himself, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9, Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

We want God's grace given to us but we're not as happy when God's grace is extended to the person who hurt us. This message looks at Jonah's anger and what God expects of us toward those who've hurt us.

WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 34:18-19 - Part 7 - Are You Brokenhearted Or Crushed? Deliverance From Afflictions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 5, 2025

Hurting people? Yes the world is full of them. Verses for today speak of those who hurt, the broken heartedness and sorrow; of those who are crushed by circumstances and the world. Jesus’ ministry is to the downtrodden. The Lord delivers those who are afflicted, and gives them hope.

PSALM 34:18-19 - PART 7 - ARE YOU BROKENHEARTED OR CRUSHED? DELIVERANCE FROM AFFLICTIONS We are nearing the end of our study of Psalm with just two more to go. The second half of the Psalm deals with practical issues like teaching and commands. Today the issue is very practical and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Acts 4:11-12, John 14:6, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 1 Peter 2:19-20, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 9:13, Psalm 31:7, Psalm 119:50, Psalm 119:92, Revelation 21:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Skeleton At The Feast: Attitude Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2017

Your attitudes will determine your altitude. You daily make choices about how you will act vs react. Hurt people hurt people. We must break the cycle and accept this can be fixed. (This is part #1 in a series) What do we do when we are reviled?

THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST ---YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 ALTITUDE: the height of something, elevation, what you are known for...success, rank ATTITUDE: the way you think or feel about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12-13, Matthew 5:11-12, Numbers 13:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Few Things People Need To Know About Love

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012

Love is all we need the love God gives.

A FEW THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE 1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 13:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 2 - Shake It Off! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015

It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way Oh, Monday morning, you gave me no warning of what was to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Side Warning Signs

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 12, 2015

Signs of the times are all around us are we looking.

Road side warning signs As we travel through this word we have many signs on the road that warns us of danger The Lord warns us in many ways of his coming he tells us watch and pray. Luke 21: 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit is our daily Companion on the journey of faith. He is gentle, loving, and deeply committed to our growth. But He can be grieved when we walk in the flesh, speak carelessly, or persist in sin.

DON’T GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26, Acts 5:3–5, Galatians 5:16–25 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not just a power or a force; He is a divine Person — the third Person of the Trinity. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friend Of The Full Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 23, 2009

Christmas is a time for full hearts: weary, guilty, anxious, sad -- past, present, and future. Mary felt the same things, but Christ comes to forgive our past, empower our present, and assure our future.

Christmas is an emotional time. All kinds of feelings are involved with the celebration of Christmas. If you don’t feel some tension, some excitement, or some pressure, something at this time of the year, you are either dead or you’ve been watching the Redskins, which is about the same thing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Who Comforts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001

God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Semper Paratus

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist