Sermons on Enemies Defeated: showing 1,261-1,275 of 68,023

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

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What?! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

Loving a neighbour can be hard enough, but loving an enemy? What was Jesus thinking? How do we respond when people treat us poorly, insult us, ridicule us, or set themselves up against us in our homes, our schools, our places of work and our communities

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:43-48 - February 12, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #17 Picture this: Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Kiss 'em With Kindness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

An examination of three scriptural truths about kindness illustrated with aspects of kindness from the life of Jesus and how we can demonstrate kindness.

INTRODUCTION The Book of Galatians is all about the beauty of God’s grace. And one way that God’s grace is displayed in our lives is through the Fruit of the Spirit. So, I’m calling this series, “Grace-fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Here are the nine expressions of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween, Horror Of Horrors Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 8, 2015

Halloween is coming, that time of the year were things that frighten people are entertaining. There is a spiritual truth that must be grasped. There is an enemy, he should be your nightmare!

Horror of Horrors What Should Really Frighten You Halloween is the time of the year when many parents participate in a fun time of dressing their children up in costumes, going house to house gathering goodies or attending a wonderful social event of fun, games and healthy socializing. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With People Who Don't Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2017

No where in the bible does it tell us to treat people the way we want to or to get even with those who don't like us. The bible does teach us not to stoop to their level.

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Love Them?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 24, 2020

Loving God. I can do. Loving your neighbor. I will try, especially if they are fellow Christians. Loving your enemy. I don't if I can do that. How does a person love their enemy?

Love Them? (Matt. 5:43-48) Intro: A. I want to start this lesson with a word found at the end of our reading. It’s the word “perfect.” “You therefore must be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.” That calling seems to be impossible, so how could Jesus call upon us to be at the level ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

What The Enemy Can’t Do To A Born-Again Christian

A great debate has taken place in recent years within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine born-again Christian can be demon-possessed. Some claim that, while the spirit of a Christian could not be possessed by a demon, their body could house a demon. 1. The issue revolves primarily around ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 6:15-18, John 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

Exposing the Strongholds

There are many areas in which the enemy can use as a stronghold against a Christian to harass, oppress or depress. It could be physical, emotional, or spiritual assaults that have or are being made. Finding complete healing for your body, mind, and spirit may require that these strongholds be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20, 1 Timothy 3:11, 2 Timothy 3:3, Titus 2:3, Matthew 12:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revivals Of Obadiah, Jonah And Micah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 13, 2021

Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation.

Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation. 1) Obadiah’s Revival Is revival also about restoring what was lost? Obadiah is about those who mistreat a brother, and God’s blessing on His people who dwell faithfully in spiritual Zion. Is the following a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Angry With God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2021

When we want to yell curses at God, perhaps we first should ask if our peril has somehow been brought on by our own stupid decision somewhere.

Wednesday of the 27th Week in Course Have you ever been angry with God? I don’t mean you feel inconvenienced by something that happens–a fender-bender, a sudden rain shower that leaves you without an umbrella, an extra-long work day–no, I mean really upsetting things. A sudden death of a good ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

The Lie: I've Got Too Much Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2022

So many people have decided they've messed up too many times for God to ever love them. But what does God have to say about that? Check out these thoughts from Family Minister Scott Jewell

Knowing I was headed to inner city ministry, I decided it could be useful to have my ear pierced as a conversation starter. How'd that work? I'd go to the local park to play basketball, often getting picked first so I could go home and tell my friends about how I got to hoop with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing No Favorites--Like God Does Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2023

Jesus tells us today not just to forgive our enemies, something we heard earlier in the Gospel, but to wish them well, to do good to them, and, yes, to love them.

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2023 One of the worst heresies of the past two thousand years, an opinion that keeps coming back with almost predictable regularity, is the error first heard in early times from Marcion. The idea is that the God of the OT was a harsh, vindictive judge, almost ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:7-8, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Signs Someone In Your Life Is Sent By The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 11, 2024

Satan sends his own people to stop the flow of God's blessings and Gods purpose and plan in your life .

As believers, we are not unaware of the enemy's schemes. Satan deploys his minions to distract, discourage, and destroy God's people. But we must recognize the marks of demonic influence in individuals sent to attack us. As Christians, we are called to be vigilant and discerning in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 12:14-15

The Real Superhero

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 26, 2024

A superhero is one who can defeat evil enemies and protect those who need it. That describes what Jesus has done for us when He died in our place on the cross and then showed His power by rising from the dead. Psalm 110 prophesied that He would come as a superhero.

Alba 4-28-2024 THE REAL SUPER HERO Psalm 110 Today, we are going to look at Psalm 110. It is a Messianic Psalm, meaning that it refers to the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of David and here is what it says: 1 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ