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Sexual abuse stands as one of the most devastating sins that human beings have devised, leaving deep scars and unspeakable pain. Victims of sexual abuse have had much taken from them; Jesus Christ and His church have much to offer in response.

Sexual abuse at its heart involves an individual taking advantage of the helpless and the powerless. God has never wavered on this issue throughout Scripture, condemning the sin of those who take advantage of the “lesser” in society and calling on His church to protect and serve those in need (Isaiah 1:23; James 1:27). The body of Christ has a responsibility to offer protection, guidance, and healing for the victims of suffering in this world.

These resources, sermons, and articles can help point the way to understanding, comfort, and healing as you seek to deal with the effects of sexual abuse in your own life . . . or in the life of someone you know.

 

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  • In Defense of the Helpless
    By Pastor Chuck Swindoll

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In Defense of the Helpless

Many in our world have been victimized—children and adults who have no way of defending themselves. The helpless in our world need healing and hope. While recognizing the despicable reality of human sin, Chuck Swindoll points the way toward divine healing and the only hope that lasts—Jesus Christ.

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"How Churches Can Deal with the Issues of Molestation"

Chuck Swindoll discusses the topic of sexual abuse with Dave Carder, a licensed professional counselor at First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, California. In this interview, Chuck asks Dave some pointed questions that provide some guidelines on how churches can respond to such an experience.

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"How Families Can Deal with the Issues of Molestation"

Chuck Swindoll discusses the serious and heart-wrenching topic of abuse with Dave Carder, a licensed professional counselor at First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, California. Chuck asks Dave some pointed questions that provide some guidelines on how families can respond to such an experience.

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In Defense of the Helpless: Dealing Biblically with Molestation

Purchased MP3 series can be downloaded as a single .zip file that includes all the MP3 messages from the series or separately as individual MP3 files.

It’s one of the darkest and vilest secrets a family or a church can keep tucked away from the healing light of truth. It’s an unspeakable sin; it’s the sexual abuse of a child.

It’s time to break the silence. In this series, Chuck Swindoll and licensed professional counselor Dave Carder help families and churches navigate the dark waters of molestation to find the safe harbor of truth, healing, and forgiveness. Whether you’re a victim of child abuse, the parent of a victim, a church leader who ministers to victims, or even a victimizer, these messages will point you toward a sure source of hope to handle these difficult situations biblically.

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Messages in this series:

  1. In Defense of the Helpless
  2. How Churches Can Deal with the Issues of Molestation: An Interview with Chuck Swindoll and Dave Carder
  3. How Families Can Deal with the Issues of Molestation: An Interview with Chuck Swindoll and Dave Carder

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