Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Now For The Real Enemy... Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022

In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Enemies

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again.

Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again. God had given Esther a natural beauty, He allowed her to speak with the king, and He provided and opportunity for Mordecai to overhear a terrible plot. In verses 1-16: • Previously, Haman had enticed the king to sign a decree ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Has Enemies Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Conquered Enemy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 21, 2023

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins is a visible testimony of victory and the assurance from the LORD God Almighty that the curse of sin, death, hell, and the grave are conquered forever, and that Jesus is LORD of all.

The evidence for the existence, ministry, influence, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ should be as plain as day to anyone who is willing to examine the facts, do their own research, quit letting other people do their thinking for them, and avoid the sophistry of so-called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Romans 5:12, Ezekiel 18:19-32, Romans 3:10-18, 1 John 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Netanyahu, Purim And The Enemies

Contributed by Gabriel Agbo on Mar 7, 2021

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by reminding them of the biblical story of Haman.

Netanyahu, Purim and the enemies By Gabriel Agbo The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2023

A sermon in a Lenten series on prayer. This one examines the directive to pray for our enemies.

March 29, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-28 Praying for Your Enemy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. During the previous Wednesday evening services, we’ve been exploring various prayer techniques. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2022

Jesus asks us to love the enemy, do good toward the enemy, bless the enemy, and pray for our enemies.

Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-38 1. Love your enemies? Jesus say Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. • Jesus declares to his audience, "Love your enemies," The "love" Jesus calls for is not emotional or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

Escaping The Snare Of The Enemy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

This message reveals how the enemy sets snares and how we can escape them through spiritual vigilance, divine intervention, and obedience to God’s Word.

ESCAPING THE SNARE OF THE ENEMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 124:6-7 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:26, Psalm 91:3, Proverbs 6:5, Luke 22:31-32, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: The devil is a master strategist who lays traps and snares to capture the destiny of God's children. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Possessing The Gates Of The Enemy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025

You are not just meant to survive; you are called to take over. Go forth and possess the gates!

POSSESSING THE GATES OF THE ENEMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:17 "That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feasting In The Presence Of Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore biblical examples that illustrate God's faithfulness in preparing a table for His people, even in the presence of their enemies.

The Psalmist writes, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies" (Psalm 23:5). This verse paints a vivid picture of God's provision and protection in the midst of adversity. In this sermon , we'll explore biblical examples that illustrate God's faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 91:2-4

Recognizing Enemy Tactics Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

I want to talk to you about the power of resistance against the devil.

In 2 Corinthians 2:11, Paul writes, “so that Satan will not outsmart us, for we are familiar with his schemes.” You see, our enemy, Satan, is a deceiver and a schemer who seeks to destroy our relationship with God and harm us. He uses subtle and clever tactics to achieve this, but we must be aware ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, James 4:7

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Angelos Y. Pomevo on Feb 23, 2025

…And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step further and love our enemies.

As believers, we have been given laws and commandments to live by and obey. We have been instructed to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbor. Despite our best efforts, we still struggle to love our neighbor. And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Escaping The Enemy Within

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 5, 2025

Prayers to address the syndrome of the enemy within.

There was once a head of state in West Africa, Burkina Faso to be exact. Captain Thomas Sankara. He was interviewed back then, and they asked him what if his 2nd in command wanted to overthrow him? He said, if that situation ever occurred, it would be too late by the time he found out. That was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Pentecostal