Sermons on Forgive Enemies:

Refuge In God (Psalm 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

Where do we find refuge?

Do we pray for God’s help and wait expectantly? Can we discern enemy tactics and rejoice that God shields us? Let’s look at Psalm 5. Is some prayer a cry for help? Do we pray in the morning? Do we wait expectantly? Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing A Crowd (Acts 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2025

How did Paul address a crowd of fellow Jews?

Would Paul’s willingness to walk into danger allow him to address many Jews and the supreme council, the Sanhedrin? Does preaching the Gospel sometimes involve great personal sacrifice? Let’s look at Acts 22. Why would Paul address the crowd in their sacred language? “Brethren and fathers, hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Obey (Deuteronomy 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2024

Why was Israel chosen? Let's look at Deuteronomy 7.

What was Israel’s responsibility after taking the promised land from corrupt and perverse nations? What is our individual responsibility in a corrupt world? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 7. Did God forbid Israel from making covenants with corrupt and perverse nations? Why do our politicians do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jul 15, 2017

People who know their own God-story have to share it. It is THE method God uses to spread His love and grace to others. Being Christ's witness is the sign of the Holy Spirit in your heart.

If you have a coming-to-Christ faith story, I’d like for you to write down 1-2 names of people who impacted your life for the sake of Jesus Christ; people whom you’d say you’d not be a follower of Jesus, a disciple, saved, regenerated believer if wasn’t for “fill in the blank.” Did you know over 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Keys - Forgivenss

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 14, 2011

Forgiveness enhances our prayers. Forgiveness enhances our faith. Forgiveness enhances our battle with doubt. Forgiveness enhances our fruitfulness. Forgiveness is powerful.

Prayer Keys - Forgiveness “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 In the last few days there was an item on the news about residents in a local neighborhood finding a bobcat in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Desired Conditions Of Peace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Unity, forgiveness, and peace.

Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Luk 14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 17 - David's Plea For Refuge From Enemies Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 3, 2019

David, claiming he has not sinned, calls for vindication and for God to defeat his enemies.

For Sermon Central researchers: Over the next few days I will be posting a series of sermons on Psalms as time permits. In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 18:1-24, Psalm 18:19-24, Romans 3:23, 2 Samuel 24:1-2, 2 Samuel 24:10-14, Psalm 25:1-3, Psalm 25:7, Psalm 25:11, Psalm 51:2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 18:2-6, Psalm 18:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconciliation?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Meets Esau. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 33 verses 1-20. Ill: • The Victorian artist James Whistler; • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist immediately sent for the country’s leading ear, nose, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Unforgiveness Is The Cancer Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive.

Intro Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive. We in stubborn blindness don’t see the good God is doing when He teaches us to forgive. Instead, we see ourselves as losing out in some way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Survivor 7: How To Survive Conflict Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 28, 2002

This is the seventh sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon Jesus’ formula for bringing peace to interpersonal conflict (10-27-02).

Opening Illustration There were once two men who lived in a small village. They got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage … the wise man. The first man went to the home of the old, wise one and told his version of what happened. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word , Father, Forgive Them; For They Know Not What They Do.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 5, 2001

While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances and the first word of " fire " of those statements was " Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

(I wish to thank God for the inspirational writing of A. W. Pink’s book, The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross, which guided me in the writing of this sermon.) The First word of Christ....... Father forgive them for they know not what they do.. Text....Luke 23: 34 Introduction: This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Key To Harmony - Mercy

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

The give and take of Mercy

Control over ourselves can be a very difficult skill to both obtain and maintain, especially when we are the one who has been wronged. The first thing that comes to mind is a fitting punishment for the person on the other end. Whether it is our marriages, our friendships, our co-workers or even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Way Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

Ezekiel 1:1-3 Matthew 18:21-35 “The Way of Life”By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org The Book of Ezekiel begins with: “In the fourth month On the fifth day Of the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin.” How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006

From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supergod And Superman Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN

BIG IDEA: A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: LOVE THE ROCK OF SALVATION A. Relationship: Love the Lord – Why? “my strength” “my rock” “my fortress” “my deliverer” “the one in whom I take refuge” “my shield” “the horn of my salvation” “my stronghold” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible