Sermons on Enemies:

Why We Must Forgive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2011

Jesus is in the tradition of the OT when he commands us to forgive without limit; if we do not, we imperil our immortal souls

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Course September 11, 2011 The three precious verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans that we read on this Sunday come and go so quickly that we might miss their import entirely. “None of us lives for himself, and none of us dies for himself. If we live, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

The Sixth Commandment calls us not to be minimalists when it comes to demonstrating the love of Jesus to others.

Message Matthew 5:21-26; 43-48 The Power of Love Humans are interesting creatures aren't they? On the one hand we mostly want to be seen as being good people who are doing the right thing and who make a positive contribution to the community. On the other hand – in order to achieve this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Attempts To Bury The Truth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle An Unjust Attack (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

This is the 2nd part of message begun previous week. This sermon comforts believers with assurance that God is working things together for their good and instructs them on how to respond to unjust attacks from other people.

pt. 2 Matt. 10:29-31 10/30/16 Last weeki we introduced our text in Mark 10:29-31. “So Jesus answered and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, 30 who shall not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Matthew 5:10-48, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ’s Principle Of Love Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.

I. Introduction A. The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 14, 2022

Integrated gospel account of His death on the cross, includes prophecies of details foretold by King David, Isaiah and Zechariah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Day We Live In Peace, Free From Enemies, Without Fear (Zephaniah 3:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 19, 2022

God will purify his people, and in the end, the humble with live in peace with Him and each other.

When we read prophetic books, a lot of times, it's like reading a collection of sermons or a hymn book. If you strung together all of your pastor's sermons that he gave over the past year, and then read them all as a single message, they wouldn't make sense, right? He addresses ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-13

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022

So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

"In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

1st Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022

There IS a Villain in the story....

February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14-16, Zechariah 3:1, John 8:42-44, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Ephesians 6:11-12, Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 6:13-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, James 4:7, Revelation 20:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Grace Is That To You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022

Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray Authentically: The Four Position Prayer

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray.

When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray. I've read several books about prayer. And often times I find myself, after reading ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

God Is Love

God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:8) He has always been love, even before He created you and loved you. He has always sought to have a close relationship with people. You see this truth taught throughout Scripture beginning with Adam in the Garden of Eden, and also in the book of Exodus when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

The Blessings and Privileges of the Born Again Christian

1. You have been filled with the love of God 2. You now have God’s love pouring into your heart at all times, no matter where you are or what you are doing. "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

The Purposes of God

A. Jesus came for two purposes. 1. The first was to reconcile man to God. When you are involved in the ministry of reconciliation, you are doing that which pleases the Father and displeases satan. 2. The second reason was to destroy the "devil's work." (1 John 3:8) B. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, James 4:8, John 17:15-17, Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational