Sermons on tortured:

Putting Coals Of Fire On Difficult People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 1, 2005

This message tells us how to treat people who hurt you. Romans 12:14-21 describes how to deal with difficult people.

”Putting Coals of Fire on Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 When someone hurts you how are you to respond? With revenge or love? Before Christ the Old Testament law was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Jesus brought a new level of ethical law, the law of love. The word “revenge” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006

Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2001

The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. It reminds us of humankind’s sinfulness and of God’s love and power to save us.

Sermon for Good Friday, Year C Based on Isa. 52:13-53:12 & Jn. 19:17-42 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Cross” The cross…All of us here today, along with the writers of our scripture passages from Isaiah and John; indeed, the whole world share one thing in common—the cross. We, along ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Matthew 5 - Part 9 - Ever Been Criticised And Abused For Being A Christian? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 29, 2009

Unfortunately for many Christians, compromise is easier than being criticised and no-one would ever know that they are Christians, or if they do know, they are disappointed by the kind of example that is given.

Matthew 5 - Part 8 - Have you ever been criticised and abused for being a Christian? One of my jobs some years ago was working with disabled people. I remember working with a young Christian woman and my job was teaching her how to read. She would readily share her faith to others and I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Nothing To You?

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

Good Friday address with the text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was inflicted on me, that the Lord brought on me in the day of His fierce anger”

In parts Matthew’s passion & death narrative is read throughout the service which had the sermon very near the end & was followed with an extended period of silence. Text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Chosen Vessels Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Dec 1, 2012

Jesus took all our pains & sufferings to the cross, then what are we complaining about instead of thanking? - Especially since He also showed us how we bore the pain without taking even the analgesic (the vinegar & gall wine) offered?

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12) - ‘If we are the children of God, then why do we suffer?’ retorted a friend of mine who is a staunch believer too. Here is a reflection that endeavors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucifixion Of Jesus : The Climax Of The Upside Down Theology Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2015

Three nails on the cross make an inverted triangle. That is pretty much in line with Jesus' upside down teachings.

Crucifixion of Jesus (Mark 15:21-32): The Climax of the Upside down Theology of Jesus The events described in versus Mark 15:21-32 are well known to all of us. We have probably heard many sermons on these verses in the past. Today I would like us to focus not on the events itself, but the message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be A Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

God wants us to experience His adventure, His miraculous provision and defense, His Word, His will, and, like Jesus, His choice of ending to the story. The story may not be like the storybooks, fairy tales, and superhero movies. It may end in martyrdom.

Revelation Chapter 11 continued 7. and when they have completed their testimony (witness), the beast will come out of the Abusso and make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8. and their bodies will be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-14

Denomination: *other

Tearin' Down The Wall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2013

Jesus came to break down the wall of separation. Does that wall still exist in your heart? Allow God to break it down now!

Tearin' Down the Wall Ephesians 2:11-22 When the Berlin wall came down it was a monumental event, but nothing compared to the wall which came down in v. 14. v. 14 both = Jew and Gentile. v. 13 'But Now'. What a contrast when Jesus comes on the scene. v. 17 'which were afar off' = Gentiles. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Enemy

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

our enemy is the devil/satan satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other we are busy fighting each other that is what we are being taught Jesus said "pray for those who persecute you"

Matthew 5:43-44 : 1 peter 5:8 : Ephesians 6: 10-14 Enemy___(echthrus)__Greek ____hated/hateful ___active sense___hating **our enemy is the devil/satan ** satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other ___we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44, Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Other

#4 Thief - Worry. (Chapter 4)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2020

If you could sum up chapter 4 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about worry and what to do if we worry!

Philippians 4:6-Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7-and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  (NKJV) Philippians 4:6-Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Parental Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment.

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment. These curses can have a profound impact on a child's life, affecting their self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-26, Ezekiel 18:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Exodus 21:17

Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005

Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Costs Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2009

As we celebrate and remember this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the costs of freedom and ask whether we are living up to the legacy of freedom and faith that we’ve inherited.

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 The Costs of Freedom 1 Cor. 10:1-13 May 24, 2009 What is freedom to you? We take a break from the parables to celebrate this special weekend and hear how God speaks to us at these special times of celebration. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom does not come without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God