Isa 2:17 And the haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. If you have ever experienced "life" with an abuser (which no doubt most of our readers have) then you understand…
Read MoreAbuse and the Doctrine of Headship and Submission Pt 3 Last sermon from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on January 9, 2011 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 NOTE: This is the final sermon in this series…
Read MoreThere are scores of books written and designed to be used to counsel engaged couples, purporting to make them better prepared for marriage. Many pastors insist on pre-marriage counseling before they will agree to perform a wedding. I am sure that their intent is good, but frankly, I have never…
Read MoreIsaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs; they cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber. If you have experienced attacks from the wicked such as domestic abusers or sociopaths say, in the church, who demand to have power and control,…
Read MoreWe don't usually publish on Tuesday, but this little nugget of truth couldn't wait. Abusers are secretive and enjoy keeping their targets "guessing" about what they (the abuser) are going to do or think or say in given situations. Don Hennessy nails it when he says (emphasis mine), He (the…
Read MoreWith 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…
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