Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iv: The Redemption Of Enemies Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

When true believers get distressed by attacks upon Christianity, rising above anger felt toward enemies who seek to destroy adherence to Christian principles is hard but doable if mature Christians practice a special kind of love.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD AND MATURE CHRISTIANS IS THE REDEMPTION OF ENEMIES Complicated are many issues in life, not the least of which is dealing with enemies - whether internationally, nationally, locally or personally! The best way to address the subject is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

"The Enemy Within"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 8, 2003

Will He meet you at Bochim, or Gilgal?

The first thing I want to bring to your attention today, is where the book of Judges is located in the Bible. We have the first five books, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy; then Joshua, and then Judges. God has created, raised up the nations, brought about a people for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

The Four Enemies Of Revival

Contributed by Paul Davis on May 3, 2021

This verse to Israel, but it speaks to every generation. Those who meet the conditions detailed in this verse will experience the promises mentioned in this verse.

The Four Enemies Of Revival Spottsville Missionary Baptist Church 05/02/2021 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon looks at what Jesus may have meant when he said "love you enemies" and the risk and rewards of doing so.

Good morning. I have a strange request. I am going to ask that you would take a moment, settle your minds, and begin to think about anybody that you might classify as an enemy. I am not just talking about personal enemies. Maybe somebody who has harmed you in the past like a coworker, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Bless Your Enemies

Contributed by Val Black on Mar 30, 2022

We must forgive our enemies so we will be forgiven. (Matthew 6:14) But the hardest part may be to bless them too. (Mattew 5:43-45)

Bless Your Enemies The message was given on Wed., Sept. 22, 2004 (I owe most of this message to Pastor Bill Ligon who has authored several books on Blessings and how to impart them.) I. Matt. 5:43-45, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour. and hate thine enemy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Galatians 2:20, Numbers 6:24-26, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Destruction In The Bible Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Dealing with Destruction in the Bible ESTHER 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION -Many people are unaware the President Abraham Lincoln had a short lived military career. -One story relates that Lincoln was marching his company and encountered an open gate, through which his ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Stones Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Wickedness is an abomination unto God, so are they which practice it.

DEALING WITH THE STONES OF THE WICKED Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 74:20: “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” This means that there are places on earth that are dark and the Bible recognizes them. The only place on earth that light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Man Laughed At

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To show in the bible what are the characteristics of people you are to laughed at.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you being laughed at because you believe in GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible what are the characteristics of people you are to laughed at. IV. TEXT: Psalms 52:6-7 (Amplified Bible) 52:6 The [uncompromisingly] righteous also shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Improve Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to effectively co

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the scriptures

KEYS TO COMMUNICATING CHANGE AS SHOWN BY CHRIST A. Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Models Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Models of Counseling

Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational