Sermons on Enemies Defeat:

Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003

How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-36, Luke 6:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Our Duty To Forgive Our Enemies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2009

To the rabbi who wrote "The Virtue of Hate," we must respond that the real Enemy is not Osama bin Laden, and the real Victor is Christ, who bade us to forgive and pray for our human enemies.

November 15, 2009 33rd Sunday in Course The great division. The end. The separation of sheep from goats, of good from evil, of winners from losers. That is the day we anticipate, not just on the 33rd Sunday in Course, but every Sunday, and indeed every day of our lives. If we don’t arise each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Double Destruction Upon Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2014

To show the prayers of Jeremiah against his enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Can we pray double destruction for our enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the prayers of Jeremiah against his enemies. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 17:18 (Amplified Bible) 17:18 Let those be put to shame who persecute me, but let me not be put to shame; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015

Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Friends And Your Enemies

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 3, 2015

Why should we love those who hate us? Well, when we do, we show God’s love to them. It also sets a good example for us to follow, and it turns enemies into friends.

Good morning boys and girls! Has there ever been a time in your lives when you did not like someone? Why? Sometimes it’s not easy to like people, especially when people haven’t been nice to us. I know, because when I was your age a lot of kids at school didn’t like me. In other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

God Renders Vengeance On His Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2015

To show that GOD does the avenging.

I. EXORDIUM: Can you avenge yourself? No. Only GOD can avenge Me. GOD is the Avenger. Romans 12:19 (Amplified Bible) 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God’s] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord. Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Takes Care Of Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 20, 2014

To prove that You need to do GOD's will and GOD will take care of your enemies, they're not your problem anymore.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that You need to do GOD's will and GOD will take care of your enemies, they're not your problem anymore. IV. TEXT: Psalms 94:23 (Amplified Bible) 94:23 And He will turn back upon them their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:23, Psalm 94:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible. sponse in times of trouble.

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Psalm 62:1-7 Two weeks ago we saw the largest terror attack on US soil since September 11th 2001. A man who swore allegiance to ISIS walked into a nightclub and killed 49 people while wounding 53 others. Since that day our leaders have seemed to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith Deals With The Enemy Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

See God and hear God to serve God

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Moses has been CALLED to be a servant of God, COMMISSIONED with a task to deliver God’s people and EMPOWERED with signs, the rod of God. 2. After 40 years of long dark isolation, Moses failed before succeeding. “Burdens increased” (Ch. 5). “Moses was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning An Enemy Into A Friend Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Ask God to give you love for your enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t say; “If” you have enemies. It says, “Love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44, Job 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than Your Enemies

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 8, 2017

When God is about to do significant things for you or through you, you’ll face significant opposition. Every door that God will open for you won’t come that easy; it will bring an avalanche of spiritual attack with it.

I. The Master Plan of Destiny Psalm 115:14-15 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Table In The Presence Of My Enemies (Communion)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 3, 2009

This is a communion meditation.

A Table Before My Enemies** Psalm 23 Sermon Objective: Communion Meditation Supporting Scripture: Matthew 10:16; Luke 22:19-21; John 10:11; Romans 8:31-39 Psalm 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ's Response To His Enemies Challenges

Contributed by Lamar Crockett on Apr 13, 2010

Hipocracy the Seven Woes and Christ response to the Pharaisee's. We look through Matthews account of how Christ can be Lord and a Son of David and how Jesus rebukes the Pharisee's.

Recap A question by the chief priests, scribes, and elders “By what Authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” Matt. 21 23-37 What was the response of Jesus? Vs 24 How did the scribes priests answer the question Jesus asked? Vs 27 The Three parables; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic