With some regularity I hear from people who tell me that they are on board with this issue of domestic abusers hiding in the church. They are excited that their pastor has "really had his eyes opened" and is "promising to stand with abuse victims." And I have heard the…
Read MoreAbuse and the Doctrine of Headship & Submission Pt 2 Sermon 20 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on December 12, 2010 Sermon Text: Ephesians 5 The Danvers Statement was prepared by several evangelical leaders at a…
Read MorePay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;…
Read More1Co 6:9-11 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, (10) nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom…
Read MoreRom 16:17-19 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. (18) For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they…
Read MoreAbuse and the Doctrine of Headship and Submission Sermon 19 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on December 5, 2010 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2 - 3:7 This morning I intend to introduce you to an…
Read MoreArise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. (13) Why does the wicked renounce God and say in his heart, “You will not call to account”? (14) But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation, that you may take it into your hands; to you…
Read MoreDale Ingraham shared an article from Shahida Arabi recently which included this characteristic of abusers. I am not familiar enough with Arabi to recommend her material, but she certainly nails it in this statement about "projection." She calls the abuser a "toxic" person and that is a very accurate term.…
Read More1Co 5:12-13 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? (13) God judges those outside. "Purge the evil person from among you." I was reading a commentary on Matthew this morning and came across the following statement…
Read MoreThe Abuser as Jezebel - Women as Abusers Sermon 18 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on November 21, 2010 Sermon Text: 1 Kings 21 NOTE: Eight years have passed now since I delivered this sermon…
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