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How To Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:44-48 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Jesus made a comment that shook the world and has captivated the attention of mankind for 2000 years. “Love your enemies.” If they are enemies, how can I love them? And if I love them, how can they be enemies?

Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

We Are God's Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

God has made us his own in Christ. The love of Jesus leads us to demonstrate this blessed truth in our lives.

One of the strangest moments in life is the day that you are talking (discussing, correcting, teaching, arguing what ever you want to call it) to your own children and suddenly you hear your mother’s voice coming out of your mouth. Suddenly, you start saying things that you swore you would never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

From Problems To Greatness And Remaining Very Great

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 3, 2011

This sermon tells us how we can move from problems to greatness and remaining very great

Introduction: It is a good thing to desire to be great and to wax very great. It must be realized however that the road to greatness is not always an easy one and remaining there is a bigger challenge. How we move from problem to greatness and remaining very great shall be the object of today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Of The Breakthrough

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009

A powerful anointing is crucial in the life of a saint of God.

THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH TEXT: 2 Samuel 5:17-21 2 Samuel 5:17 21 -- “But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.” “The Philistines also came and spread themselves in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drama Queen? Hornet's Nest?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2018

We must consider the role of BEING OFFENDED? Jesus warned us in Matthew 24 of second coming agendas... one of those is being offended and hurting each other. How you handle being offended is your choice.

DRAMA QUEEN? HORNET’S NEST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***OFFEND: to be difficult, to cause people to feel hurt, angry, upset at something said or done, to be unpleasant, to do wrong, to hurt or cause pain, ***DRAMA QUEEN: a person who acts as though things are much worse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Communion: Vitamin F Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2010

Vitamin D pills give sun-starved Canadians the assurance they're still getting their daily recommeded amount of Vitamin D. God does something similar for us in Holy Coummunion. There he gives us a doze of Vitamin F...

They don’t look like much or usually taste like anything but they’re sure poular. In 2006 Canadians spent $1.8 billion on vitamins and other supplements (Montreal Gazette). That’s $54 for every man, woman, and child in Canada. If you’re eating well, you really ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Loss In Life Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Scriptural help for those grieving lifes losses.

When Life Gets Rough Loss And then there was the very sad story coming out of West Virginia this week. At first, it seemed to indicate that the 12 trapped miners were alive. But then, three hours later, hopes were dashed when all but one of the trapped miners were found dead. TALLMANSVILLE, W. Va. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

My King, My Daddy

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 16, 2021

We are commanded to see that there is peace in the family of God. Paul teaches that each person is responsible for their own actions in this matter. “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”

Romans 12:17-21 “Overcoming” (Prevailing or Conquering or Defeating) I. V.18 Live Peaceably - Here, we are commanded to see that there is peace in the family of God. Notice that God says that each person is responsible for their own actions in this matter. “If it is possible, as much as depends on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2023

Let us study prayer. The boys ask Jesus: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Often when all is said and done about prayer, more is said than done.

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS REAL PRAYER? Good prayer is conversation and communicating with God. 1 NOTE SOMETHING ABOUT PRAYER. THE DISCIPLLES NEVER SAID TEACH US HOW TO PRAY. THEY SAID LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Luke 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seventh Seal [end Times / Tribulation] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 27, 2006

If you think the first 6 seals were bad you haven’t seen anything yet. Now the 7 Trumpets begin to blow, including the 7 Bowls of Wrath. Bottom Line: You don’t want to be here! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint.

The 7th Seal Rev. 8:1-6 [please forgive some formatting problems as SermonCentral continues their upgrade work. Remember, you can get a completely formatted version at the web link at the very end of this message.] In the previous 2 chapters, we’ve seen a description of the 7 year tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6, Revelation 8:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Endless Energy And Boundless Strength

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009

A sermon on God’s power focused on Ephesians 1:19

Sermon for 2/22/2009 Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens exploded with what is the most visible indication of the power of nature that the modern world has ever seen. At 8:32 am the explosion ripped 1,300 feet off the mountain, with a force of 10 million tons of TNT, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads His Children On.

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

He has promised to be with us. Let us believe that promise! He has promised to uphold us. Let us believe Him when He says so. He has promised to grant us victory over all our spiritual enemies. Let us trust His truthfulness.

God leads his children on. John 10:25-28 KJV 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-28

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012

This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist