Sermons on Forgive Your Enemy:

Serving God By Overcoming Evil By Good

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1. (:14) Determine to bring your enemy good not harm 2. (:15) Show concern for your enemy's gains and losses 3. (:16) Do not allow yourself to think you are better 4. (:17) Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 8 (23rd Psalm): Thou Preparest A Table*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

When you emerge from the valleys of life, a table of food will be waiting for you that demonstrates to your enemies the provision of God.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 8: Thou Preparest A Table A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD. 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Crucify Your 'self' In Your Marriage!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 6, 2018

Do you know one of the most important reasons for a marriage to become miserable? Find out what makes a marriage miserable and learn how to deal with that problem. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Proverbs 18:22 says that: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. It is said that marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Attitude Shapes Your Resolve (Resolution)

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 28, 2005

Every story, every life in the Bible deals with attitude, man’s attitude before God. The great men and women of the Bible allowed God to shape their attitude, which, in turn, shaped their resolve.

Title: Your Attitude shapes Your Resolve Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17 Psalm 90:1 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion Part 1

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what your situation may be, it is still not your conclusion.

Introduction: The word time is a word that is often taken for granted. We are all guilty of often wasting time. We are all guilty of not using our time wisely. The old cliché says, “Time waits on no man.” The American Heritage College Dictionary defines time as a nonspatial continuum in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 1 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002

With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

“You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fight For Your Life Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2016

We are threatened by a vicious adversary and liar. God, in his steadfast love, has provided victory for us in the resurrection.

1. Revelation 20.1-6 2. Controversy over millennial issues a. Premillennialism (A. Campbell and the Millennial Harbinger) b. A millennialism c. Post-Tribulation; Pre-Tribulation d. "Pan-Millennialism" it will all pan out 3. Holy, Holy, Holy! Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody Is Not Your Friend

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

1 The Power Of A Positive Perspective Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 25, 2025

Looking at creating ways to "renew your mind"

1. Introduction: The Battle for Your Mind Good morning everyone. Let me start by asking: Have you ever noticed how just a few minutes scrolling through the news or social media can completely change your mood? You were fine five minutes ago — maybe even cheerful. But now you’re anxious, angry, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Gate Of Your Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

A gate is a very important part of a building or house. A gate is for security and protection. In the Bible, the gate was a focal point of power. Business was conducted at the gate. Military strategy was planned at the gate. Judgment and punishments we

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “The gate of your life.” Genesis 28:12 says, “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-13, Genesis 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purifying Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025

To purify our hearts is to remove anything that contaminates our relationship with Him—sin, unforgiveness, and worldly distractions.

Title: PURIFYING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9 A pure heart is essential for every believer who desires to walk closely with God. The Bible teaches that a pure heart is the key to receiving from God and experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Now, Let’s Settle This: God’s Settlement Offer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2022

What is God’s offer? Full pardon and total forgiveness! God said, “Come now, let’s settle this.” What the conditions of the settlement? Come clean and do good. What does God offer? The Good of the Land will be yours!

Subject: Come Now, Let’s Settle this: God’s Settlement Offer Text: Isaiah 1: 1-20 These are the visions that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. He saw these visions during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. 2 Listen, O heavens! Pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 14, 2017

Do we trust God or humans when the situation is serious?

EZRA 8:21-23 AMP “Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava, so that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions. For I was ashamed to request troops and horsemen from the king to protect us from the enemy along ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist