Sermons on Enemies On Every Side:

Can You Dig It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2024

Abraham and Issac built altars and dug wells every where they went. There were enemies that loved to stop up their wells in an attempt to get them to give up. Dig again.

CAN YOU DIG IT? QUIT COMPLAINING AND FIND A SHOVEL! SOMEONE KEEPS STOPPING UP MY WELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: FOREVER CHANGED AT THE WELL. She left her water jug at the well… JACOB’S WELL IS A TESTIMONY. John 4:6 Now Jacob's well ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-13, Genesis 26:6-13, Genesis 26:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Love Our Enemies, What’s In It For Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 24, 2019

Maybe we should ask, what harm can be caused by not loving our enemies; does it really work against us, does it do us that much harm.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th February 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Genesis 45:3

Denomination: Episcopal

Pride Vs. Politics Vs. Persitence

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 16, 2013

This passage allows us a glimpse both sides of human character.

1Pastor Allan Kircher September 14th, 2013 Judges 8:1-21 PRIDE, POLITICS, AND PERSISTENCE **Please note that sermon is condensed. You need to add in between the /. Intro: some time/looking at the lives/Judges of Israel. • Background of/Ehud/Shamgar/Deborah/Barak • Gideon/fearful ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy - Love's Other Name

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Mercy and love are two sides of the same coin.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 9 Second Sunday of Easter - Year C Divine Mercy Sunday April 15th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 5:12 - 16 * Rev. 1:9 - 11a, 12-13, 17-19 * Jn. 20:19-31 Mercy-Love’s Other Name Divine Mercy Sunday A few years ago, Pope John Paul II declared that today would be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Hallow What?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

There is a Dark Side to Halloween that you must know.

HALLOW WHAT? INTRODUCTION: Excited children masquerading as witches, pirates, devils, ghosts, Dracula and other creatures bounding through the neighborhood, going from door to door shouting, "Trick or Treat" the party at school or a friend’s house where they tell ghost stories, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To Life, Back To Reality Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 26, 2009

In the aftermath of defeating Goliath, David experienced a number of significant relationships. I this lesson we try to apply a number of things that David learned from these relationships.

Introduction: A. The story is told of three men who began talking one day about their wives. 1. The first man said, “When we got married, I told my wife in no uncertain terms that from now on she would have to do all the cooking. Well, the first day after I told her, I saw nothing. The second day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Hate Camping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This lesson talks about how powerful it is for the Lord to encamp around us.

I hear the word camping and run for cover. Through the daily writings most of you know that a number of weird things happen to me. How much more in the open woods. Of all the times I camped OUTSIDE I have never had a good experience. If there are 1,000 people in a field and 1 mosquito guess who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

“old News Is Still News – Nothing’s Changed!” Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

-Simeon prophesied about the impact of Christ on the world . . . it WAS TRUE THEN, and it is TRUE NOW! NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

To open this sermon I used 3 current examples of what is flying in the face of Christianity in our nation, in our culture, and in our society. LUKE 2:25-35 25 And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus speaks concerning making oaths, retaliations and dealing with our enemies.

The Saying of Jesus Part 7 Matt. 5:33-48 Jesus in this public address is expounding of the law and challenging the listener to consider the whole law with its spiritual implications. The subject of marriage and divorce has become complicated today not because of God’s position on marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Power Of Household Wickedness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2013

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

BREAKING THE POWER OF HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS Study Texts: Daniel 6: 1 – 5, Micah 7:5-8, Mat 10:36 - Household enemies range from a wicked husband or wife to a greedy step-mother, an envious brother, an uncle or aunty who does not want your mother or father’s children to do better than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Peace With God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 4, 2013

We’ve heard of people wanting to make “peace with God” before they die. While that is a good idea, it can only be accomplished through Jesus Christ.

Peace with God February 3, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came that we might be reconciled to God. Focus Passage: Romans 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let Not Goliaths Intimidate You….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 11, 2012

Shouts of the enemy makes you a soldier for Christ! Torments of Giants make you Saints for God! Fear not the Goliaths today!

Let not Goliaths intimidate you…. Samuel 17:4”And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.” Giants make you Saints for God! People who have never confronted strong opposition and if you have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Triumph Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 20, 2013

The gift of our testimony.

Revelation 12:10-12 (p. 867) December 22, 2013 Introduction: I think some of the most amazing words written is Scripture are found in John’s Revelation, and verses 7-9 of Revelation Chapter 12 are up there in the amazing category. “Then war broke out in heaven, Michael and his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ