Sermons on From Enemies:

How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

"this Is Extremely Difficult"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2023

A sermon about discipleship,

“This is Extremely Difficult” Luke 6:27-36 A colleague of mine told me about a time a certain person in the church came to his office and told him: “I don’t like you.” Months later, she came up to him and said, “I get the feeling you don’t like me.” His response was, “Honestly, you make it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Live A Life That Is Devil Resisting Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 15, 2023

As Christians we need to know how to resist the schemes of the devil.

Introduction Two weeks ago, I began a new series which I called “how to live big in your Christian life.” The Scripture that gave me the idea for the series is found in John chapter 10 and is verse 10. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” I find too many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cosmic War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What should we do by way of practical duty?

The Cosmic War Ephesians 6:10-24 Introduction: Paul carries us from profound doctrine to practical duty. David Dockery said, “Paul painted a chilling picture of the cosmic war raging between Satan and God’s people.” If we look around we can see this war escalating. We behold a-morality, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Shines Before The King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 19, 2022

Daniel prayed with his prayer team and was given the answer to the king's dream and its interpretation. He is brought before the king by Arioch. And this sermon is what we learn about Daniel's interaction with Arioch and the king.

Introduction Daniel had been granted by King Nebuchadnezzar some time to tell the king the dream that had greatly bothered the king and then to share its interpretation. Daniel immediately upon returning home tells his friends the matter of concern and they join him as part of his prayer team. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Love, # 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

The main focus of this sermon is on loving your enemies. Can we do it? Yes we can if we understand the nature of divine love (agape).

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 2 Warsaw Christian Church, (1/18/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time -- 7th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2020

Love your enemies

There is a sign in the Princeton University Store basement which cleverly suggests: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Jesus’ ethical teaching is higher than this example because love of enemies is not a consequentialist ethic, hoping that the other person will change. Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Weakness Of A Strong Man

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 4, 2014

Every man has his weakness. His strength can be found only in the Spirit of God.

Introduction: Sampson was a he-man with a she - weakness. He could not man-up to the heathen women in his path. We too are no different in many ways. I. The Enemy Pressured his Mind. She sought the source of his strength continually. II. The Enemy Played with Sampson' s Head. She acted like she ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Way In The Fire: Lessons From The Furnace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The furnace is not just a place of suffering; it is a stage for divine manifestation. While the enemy intends to destroy us through fiery ordeals, God uses them to reveal His power, purify our faith, and promote His people.

MAKING A WAY IN THE FIRE: LESSONS FROM THE FURNACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 3:16-30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when believers find themselves in fiery trials—times of testing, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From This Day

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008

In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Satan Accuses You

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

We have an enemy who accuses us to God, but the One who wants us to return to Him saves us from these accusations.

Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Title: When Satan Accuses You Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to be confident in their forgiveness and future. Main Idea: God has given us clean clothes; He has forgiven all our sins. Opening: Now He Has Something He Can Use Against Me. True story: ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

8. Discernment – Separating Friends From Foes Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Feb 26, 2022

There are enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this sermon we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the devil.

In the previous chapter we learnt that there are some enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this chapter we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Kings 14:1-6, Jeremiah 33:3, Deuteronomy 18:22, Matthew 7:22-23, Jeremiah 14:14, Ezekiel 13:3, Ezekiel 13:6, Jonah 3:4, Matthew 24:24, Acts 16:16-18, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Isaiah 8:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Malachi 3:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 2:17, Matthew 7:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Beatitudes: Semon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 12, 2017

Two truths that Jesus shared. 1. Do Good to Please God. ( Matthew 6: 1-4.) Give without letting others know. 2. Love Your Enemies. (Matthew 5: 38-42) Its actually a really hard thing what Jesus expects of us as Christians. It is hard to be a Christian.

There is a series of teaching that Jesus did while preaching to crowds in the countryside that begins in Matthew chapter 5 and goes to chapter 7. He was preaching on a wide range of subjects and had a way of opening up the scriptures for all to understand. But he also added to the scripture by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational