Sermons on verbal abuse:

The Dangers Of Verbal Abuse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up...

"As the tongue is a small part of the body, but makes great boasts, consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." - James 3:5 Verbal abuse, a subtle yet destructive form of mistreatment, has become an unfortunate reality in many relationships, including marriages. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:19

The Sin Of Verbal Abuse In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on verbal abuse, particularly when directed towards a woman of God or a spouse.

As Christians, we are called to uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and compassion in our relationships, especially in our marriages. However, when we use our words to hurt, degrade, or abuse our spouses, we are not only causing harm to them, but we are also sinning against God. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Don't Play The Game Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 30, 2007

This message deals with Jesus’ call for Christians to not involve themselves in verbal abuse.

LUKE Don’g Play the Game © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI - Don’t play the Game of Death! Good morning… For those of you that may not know, my name is Eric and I am the pastor here at Sanctuary. I don’t know if you heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Remedy Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003

The Best Remedy when people lie and verbally abuse you is to: pray and worship!

May 18, 2003 Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights Title: Psalm 5: The Best Remedy Text: Psalm 5:1-12 Introduction Psalms is a powerful book of the Bible containing spiritual songs. The word "psalms", taken from the Greek word "psalmoi" means "songs" or "sacred songs" The Hebrew word is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit Of Murder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? What did He mean by the spirit of murder? Let's look at that topic in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? These were the two main divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures. So then, the Old Testament will not be abolished, but fulfilled. What does fulfill mean. It can’t mean abolish, because Jesus said that He did not come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cities Of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2025

How did Jesus make the laws against murder even stricter? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 19.

What were the laws about manslaughter, murder, property markers and witnesses? Did Jesus make the law against murder even stronger, applying it to our hearts? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 19. What was the law regarding cities of refuge for those involved in manslaughter? When the Lord your God cuts ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Verbal Bloodshed!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2008

Our words are very powerful; with them we can bless or cruse. Through the word of men the process of Christ death begun, and of course He willingly endured the cross!

Verbal Bloodshed Matthew 26:59-61 9 Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, 60 but found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:59-61

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Law, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2020

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37.

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37. Murder Matthew 5:21-26 “You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Abused Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository Sermon dealing with Sexual Abuse and victims of Rape, Molestation and Incest

“The Perversion of Love” The Abused • This morning I want to preach a sermon to shed a different light on why Jesus came to die on a Cross for sin! II Sam 13:6- So Amnon lay down, and pretended to be ill; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Pray let ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Short Profile Of A Christian Abusing Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 24, 2023

Abuse can occur verbally, mentally, psychologically, Financially, sexually, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally.

An abusive husband professes as a Believer is an expert in making false accusations, swearing falsely slandering, persistent arguing, harassing, backsliding, and tormenting their wife by twisting his wife's words and using them against her so that he can blame her if she confronts him. An ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, 1 Peter 3:7

What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:25-33, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 18:2-3, Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 11:14, 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help For The Abused

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004

Abuse is rampant in all parts of the world. May the Lord give the church wisdom on how to deal with this vital issue.

By: Donna J. Kazenske What is abuse and who does it affect? Abuse comes in many different forms: emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, etc. Regardless of the form, the victim suffers greatly. Family violence affects people from both poor and wealthy families. Parents sometimes abuse one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: *other

Submit To God, Not To Ungodly Behavior Of A Spouse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ungodly behavior.

As believers, we are called to submit to one another in love (Ephesians 5:21). However, this does not mean that we should submit to ungodly behavior or sin. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 3:28, Proverbs 22:7

Child Abuse

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 14, 2001

Our responsibility to Victims of child Abuse

Child Abuse & Neglect What Does God say about abusers? -------------------------------- Abuse in any form is not only harmful and detremential to the abuser and the abused; but it is also a sin. It is a sin of the worst kind. I Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of abusers and how the Lord feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments (5 And 6) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2021

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them. Honor Parents Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. This is a positive commandment, proactive honoring of parents. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible