1Ti 1:8-11 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, (9) understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers…
Read MoreBow Down — The Abuser's Command Sermon 4 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on August 15, 2010 Sermon Text: Esther 3:5 "When we are honest, we come to the humbling realization that in each abuser…
Read MoreJoh 13:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. (35) By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." 1Co 13:1-2 If I…
Read MoreMore Weapons in the Enemy's Arsenal Sermon 3 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin A 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on August 8, 2010 Sermon Text: Daniel 4 Power and control. As we have been proceeding now in our study of the…
Read MoreJer 8:10-11 Therefore I will give their wives to others and their fields to conquerors, because from the least to the greatest everyone is greedy for unjust gain; from prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely. (11) They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there…
Read More1Sa 13:8-12 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. (9) So Saul said, "Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings." And he offered the burnt offering. (10) As soon as…
Read MoreWorship Me, or Else - The Abuser's Command Sermon 2 from the series: The Psychology and Methods of Sin Part 2 of a 21 sermon series on domestic violence and abuse First given on August 1, 2010 Sermon Text: Daniel 3 I would never in my wildest nightmares dream that…
Read More1Jn 2:3-6 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. (4) Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, (5) but whoever keeps his word, in him truly…
Read More"It's hopeless." If you are or have been the target of a domestic abuser or if you have a friend who is, then you have probably said this very thing. "There is no hope. She has no possible way that anyone can think of to get herself and her children…
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