Sermons on Sexual Abuse:

Living With Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2020

In this last sermon of the series on grief and lament, we explore and engage in how to live with lament. How to employ it with cases of overwhelming grief, and with cases of everyday, minor grief. The sermon ends with two examples of lament prayers.

A. Back in May, during our series about hope, I opened a sermon with a story that I want to use again today as our launching point. 1. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 2. Both girls were crying very loudly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Deliverance And Dealing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and dealing.

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 26 – Jacob Returns Home – Gen. 31:1-33 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004

More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legitimacy Of Scripture Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 24, 2022

The human trap is that we’d use scripture like a baseball bat and abuse people with it. But in reality, it ought to be a source of comfort and sufficiency in God - it should be our lamp in a very dark world!

The Legitimacy of Scripture 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This Gospel is our measuring stick; and it is what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build The Boat Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 1, 2022

We might automatically begin to associate recovery with alcohol or drug abuse, but there are many things in life from which we recover - and I think we are probably all recovering from something.

Recovery Month BUILD THE BOAT Genesis 6-9 Introduction This month we begin a series of lessons about recovery - and by recovery we mean healing from the struggles, failures, and addictions that have caused us and those we love pain. In that healing, we we grow and become able to help ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Signs Of A God-Ordained Marriage And Devil Ordained Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

The truth is, marriage is not always easy, if a partner has the history of abuse, addiction, serious mental illness, criminal past, secrets, dont love or care, dont take responsibilty or accountabilty,etc

Marriage can be challenging when a partner has a history of: * Abuse * Addiction * Serious mental illness * Criminal past * Secrets * Lack of love or care * Irresponsibility or unaccountability * Pathological lying * Cold-heartedness or lack of empathy * Violence or aggression * Arrogance * ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Corinthians 13:13, John 10:10

Dreams, Drama And Providence Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

As we continue to look at the life of Joseph we will see the incredible intricacies of God’s providential plan despite all the injustices, the anger and abuse he suffered, the word says that the Lord was with him.

In recent years, months, and weeks, we have witnessed the escalation of hatred, bitterness, and violence around the world. This escalating anger and unrest points to deeper struggles going on in people’s hearts. The question is where is God? What is he doing, what good could possibly come out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weeping Hero

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

This "Palm Sunday" parade had all the elements of a major network production.

INTRO: Palm Sunday is an easy day for Americans to get excited about because we love parades! On Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day we sit in front of our TV sets and watch Macy’s and the Rose Bowl Parade among others, flipping back and forth between the channels. We honor our Super Bowl, World Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing In Something Worth While Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 15, 2002

This series is designed to stir up a passion for people to invest in their friends and family, and then invite them to church. This message shows us how to invest our life in others.

Invest and Invite Part 1 “Investing in Something Worth While” Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College and I was a nobody, I had transferred in from another college so I was much older than most of the people I saw prancing around in their beach garb. But one day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Really Sees Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 4 of 10.

THE GOD WHO REALLY SEES (GENESIS 16:1-16) Are you suffering, weak, or troubled? At the lowest point of my ministry, I took a course co-taught by two professors who required all students, mainly pastors, to stay together in a retreat center for two weeks, and every night there was a designated time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Really Sees Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 4

THE GOD WHO REALLY SEES (GENESIS 16:1-16) Are you suffering, weak, or troubled? At the lowest point of my ministry, I took a course co-taught by two professors who required all students, mainly pastors, to stay together in a retreat center for two weeks, and every night there was a designated time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Voice Of Hope Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 10, 2007

What is the hope that lies within all Christians, the hope people are looking for? Grace. This message looks at how to live out grace and create a grace filled culture.

Today is the last week of our series an elemental church. Hopefully, you are starting to see more of what God is calling us to and what he wants to do among us and through us as we move forward as a church. The past two weeks, we have been using 1 Corinthians 13:13 as our launching point. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011

Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:7-9

Denomination: *other

It's Time For American To Wake Up!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 30, 2012

The restoration of America does not rest in better economics, or smarter politicians, or a great military presence -----rather it is getting back to restoring God’s principles of Righteousness in the hearts and lives of the people of America. And it beg

“AMERICAN MUST WAKE UP” JiM McCUTCHEN The prophet Jeremiah delivered this great admonition to Israel: “This is what the Lord says: Whenever you hear a statement like this you need to perk up and pay attention. ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian Church