Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

No Mas! No Mas! No More!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2018

Popeye says: ME'S HAD ALL ME'S CAN STAND, ME'S CAN'T STAND NO MORE... 1980 Roberto Duran cries out in his fight: NO MAS! NO MAS!.

NO MAS, NO MAS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Life is not fair… things are never on an even, balanced field. Seems every member would contribute equally. Have you ever heard of the PARETO PRINCIPLE… IT IS CALL THE 80/20 RULE… In Italy 80% of the land is owned by 20% of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, 2 Samuel 11:1, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enemies: Don't Deny It, You Do Have Them

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 2, 2023

We like to pretend we are far too nice to have enemies. But the bible is realistic. It doesn't try to pretend we don't have enemies. Instead it tells us how God wants us to treat them...

Who is your enemy? Who is your enemy? You are probably going to reply to me “I don’t have any enemies….” Afterall it hardly seems very nice to have enemies? “Live peaceably with all” said our reading (at least if I cut out the words that came before) Surely if I am a Christian I am not allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Anglican

Love Will Conquer All. How Or Why Should We Love Our Enemies?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 6, 2024

Loving our enemies can be impossible, or so difficult to do, but not if you know why, and the process of love and how it can overcome; turning something impossible, to something I must do.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction. You must admit, those were some very powerful bible readings this morning from the apostle John. … John ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

The deception we face as Christians is serious. Being ignorant of the Devil’s schemes makes you susceptible to his deception leading you away from your faith in Christ and faithfulness to Christ.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, beginning the final section, 6:10-20, addressing spiritual warfare. In 6:10-20 Paul’s instructs us to be strengthened in the Lord to stand against the deceitful schemes of the devil. We are going to spend several weeks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Facing Opposition

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2024

Continuing series on Nehemiah, addresses how to handle opposition and obstacles

Nehemiah 4 When Facing Opposition This afternoon is Super Bowl 58. I’m not much of a sports fan, and don’t really care to watch games, but in years past Gladys and I have watched some of them just to see the commercials. This year there is something different though. Sarah Thomas will become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part Two Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2024

These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them.

Life Minded – Part Two August 18, 2024 These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them. Luke 6:27-36 NIV "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 25:21-22, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 103:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I Now?

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 6, 2024

WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US IT WON'T ALWAYS BE SOMETHING THAT WE LIKE

I CAN’T KEEP RUNNING AWAY!!! Propose a question--- WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING AWAY FROM THAT YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING TO? JONAH 1:1 In the Bible, the prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale after God caused his ship to sink and then was tossed up onto dry land after three days and nights THE PROPHET WHO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Other

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023

“Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Let's Talk About Love, # 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

The main focus of this sermon is on loving your enemies. Can we do it? Yes we can if we understand the nature of divine love (agape).

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 2 Warsaw Christian Church, (1/18/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Saul Strikes Again (1 Samuel 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2025

How do we handle our enemies? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 26.

Do we wait on God for justice, or sin by taking revenge? Abigail wisely turned David from evil against Nabal, but did David do right by Saul? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 26. Did Saul break his word and seek to attack David again? People from Ziph came to Saul in Gibeah and informed him, “David is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Providence Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores God's providential care, emphasizing His intimate involvement in our lives and the assurance of His protection, power, and promises.

Good morning, dear ones. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, in the warmth of His love, and in the light of His grace. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gathering here is no random event, but a part of God's grand design. I am glad to see each one of you, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4

Topics: Divine Protection, Enemies

The Battle Before The Breakthrough

Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010

No battle is won without a fight, there is always a battle before our breakthrough.

Psalm 30:5 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. THE BATTLE BEFORE THE BREAKTHROUGH! INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that our walk with God is going to be a journey of ups and downs. We are continually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dedication That Speak Against You

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

“Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative.

Dedication that Speak against You Beloved, our message this week titled, “Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative. In the Book of Acts of the Apostles, some men made a vow that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

Our dark times make us to doubt the presence of God, the existence of God but he intervenes and changes into Light and joyful occasions. He changes everything in our lives.

He turns my darkness into light - Psalm 18:25-30 Greetings: “The Lord is good his love endures forever.” Introduction of the monthly theme: Introduction of the theme for the day: KJV: Psalms 18:25-30 “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I "Love My Enemy" When I Can't Stand To Be In The Same Room As Him? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 21, 2010

A look at the difficult command to love our enemies.

What “Love Your Enemy” Is. . . And Isn’t: - Matthew 5:44. a. It is not excusing their actions, - Often those who are our enemies have done things to us that have hurt us. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ command to forgive as a call to excuse their actions. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist