Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

Conflict And Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Seven steps for resolving conflict (Material adapted from John Ortberg's book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Chapter 7 Community is Worth Fighting For, pgs. 125-145)

HoHum: One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unspeakable Tragedy

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 16, 2018

A sermon in response to the school shooting in Florida on Feb 14, 2018. God is greater than any evil!

February 18, 2018 David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Unspeakable Tragedy Matthew 2:13-18 The unthinkable happened again on Wednesday. Seventeen innocent children and teachers were murdered, others seriously injured. It is a senseless tragedy and makes us angry, as you can tell, by watching or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Requests Concerning Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with a reqest from Jesus’ enemies and a request from Jesus’ friends. Movie clip from "Broken Down Palace" used in the call for a response to Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

Two Request Concerning Jesus Fortifying the Foundations # 43 John 19:31-42[1] 8-8-04 We find in our text this morning two requests brought to Pilate when Jesus died on the cross. The first (in verse 31) was a request made by Jesus’ enemies. The second (in verses 38 & 39) was made by Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Can Loving God And Our Neighbours Be Made Easier?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2017

We are all obsessed by receiving love, it is natural, yet God wants us to radiate love, his love; but to radiate love we need to receive it. How and why should we do this?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th October 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Leviticus 19.1-2, 15-18 Psalms 1 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Matthew 5:44-45, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

They say "To err is human and to forgive divine"...a lot of truth in this statement. It really takes the power of The Lord to help us truly forgive one another.

Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' But that you may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev #72~ 20:1-11 God Deals With Sin And Sinners Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 9, 2010

Today we’ll continue in chapter 20:- last time we spoke concerning Satan being bound and cast into the pit while the 1000 year reign of Christ is underway, I’ll say a few more words on this matter before we move on.---

Rev #72~ 20:1-11 GOD DEALS WITH SIN AND SINNERS 9-25-10 Today we’ll continue in chapter 20:- last time we spoke concerning Satan being bound and cast into the pit while the 1000 year reign of Christ is underway, I’ll say a few more words on this matter before we move ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Journey

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THE ENEMIE’S GIFT IS ALWAYS SUGAR-COATED AND CHEAP. REFUSE IT AND BE SAFE.

SWEET JOURNEY GENESIS 24:32-33 So the man went to the house, and the camels were unloaded, straw and fodder were brought for the camels, and water for him and his men to wash their feet. Then food was set before him, but he said, “ I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say”. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witnessing To The Culture Of Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2020

We must work and pray, as St. Benedict told us to do. Work for the spread of the kingdom in our families and communities, and vote as a Christian must, for godly men and women who will resist the culture of death and legislate for life, peace, and goodness.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Lent 2020 For our first reading today, I have chosen to begin earlier in the first chapter of Isaiah than the Lectionary suggests, and to add the verses the Lectionary omits. The Lenten readings take a great deal of the very long prophecies of Isaiah, but they omit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Praying Through A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2021

The church ought to pray with great expectation because (1) God sees our trials, (2) God hears our prayers (3) and God will take care of our enemies.

Acts 12:5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-25, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17

Denomination: Methodist

Evil Supernatural Influences Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

There is an unseen enemy most people refuse to acknowledge, but it behooves us as Christians to know about them, because they are the enemies of our souls, and knowing the enemy’s weakness is always a powerful asset for a soldier.

INTRO: CD 2:00 “Demonic Discourse.” From FAITH HIGHWAY Have you ever had an encounter with an evil spirit? How did you know? Illustration: The evil spirit at the bottom of the stairs… Evil spirits are like pets: always around causing trouble, carrying disease, and a pain to get rid of. ? Where ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After The Giant Falls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Song Of A King". What do you do after a great victory?

Series: The Songs Of A King [#1] AFTER THE GIANT FALLS Psalm 9:1-20 Introduction: This morning, I want to retell a story to you that most likely even the youngest of children in here know. When David was around 15 years old, his father Jesse sent him with some food to take to his 3 oldest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What About Imprecatory Psalms? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Principles for imprecatory prayers.

A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few . . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Put Your Eye Out! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

These laws were given so that it would limit vengeance, it was also given to give a judge a guide to go by when he was ruling on a case.

Matthew 5:38-42-“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? (Witnessing To Your Enemy)

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Know Your Destiny. Be secured in your CALLING? We are all CALLED by God to Accomplish His Will. Our CALLING is determined by our BURDEN! EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passio

EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passion to bring the “lost” to Christ. (PASSION=BURNING DESIRE) Pauls Great Passion: Romans 9:2-3, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:2-3

Denomination: *other