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Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012

As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Enemies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2022

Matthew 5:43–48 continues Jesus' teaching on love and humility, a part of the Sermon on the Mount. After commanding believers not to seek revenge in the face of insults, Jesus expands the idea of love to include one's enemies.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:43-48 (Loving Enemies) MATTHEW 5:43-48 43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Works Of The Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

We must gain an understanding of who the enemy is and how he works.

Recognizing the Works of the Enemy. I. Review of our enemy. A. Why does the enemy oppose you? 1.You are a source of pleasure to God. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Illustrations Of Love And Warnings Of Hate Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 20, 2016

Jesus gives illustrations of a lay down your life love and also warnings concerning upcoming hatred and persecution by a world of unbelief.

Illustrations of Love and Warnings of Hate John 15:11-25 Jesus tells us in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Jesus is on His way to the cross and promises His followers (including you and me) that His joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of Your Enemies

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

The world is torn apart by people reacting to their enemies in ways that just cause further provocation and pain. We all need to know God's way for responding to those who come at us as enemies.

What do you do when people do nasty things to you? What do you do when things happen like someone treating you like an enemy, hating you, cussing you out, abusing you or stealing your coat? That makes it harder to be a Christian, doesn’t it? Everyone here has had an encounter with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48

The Enemy Is Under Your Feet

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

Observe, Joshua did not do that himself but he was instilling grit and guts in the hearts of his leaders.

The enemy is under your feet! Joshua 10:24 "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.” This scripture is too awesome, I want you guys to really comprehend the spiritual truth behind this atom bomb verse and get ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hating What God Hates Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #9 Love what God loves and hate what God hates.

INTRODUCTION: We are coming back one last time to the book of Proverbs. If I were to sum up the purpose of the series “Wisdom for Right Living” I would do it with two words: THINK BIBLICALLY! In America today its popular to say you believe in God, or call yourself a Christian. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Those We Hate Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 9 of Sermon on Mount Series, the tough job of loving those who hurt us

Salt, Light and those We Love to Hate November 17 1996 Matt. 5:38-48 Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, This particular command comes from Leviticus 19:18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Know The Enemy

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 25, 2006

Do you know your enemy

KNOW THE ENEMY I Peter 5:8 Several weeks ago, Hurricane Hugo blew through America - Hugo "Citgo" Chavez! While he was here he had a few remarks concerning our president, going so far as describing him as the Devil himself! The New York Times reported a study about the diminishing belief in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom That Loves Its Enemies Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 5, 2014

Love your enemies! Wow that is not such an easy command to obey. It is much easier to take revenge. But that is not what we are asked to do as believers. What is this loving my enemies all about?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5: 38-48 as we continue our series called RED: Examining the Teaching of Christ (that are often printed in red letters). If you do not have a Bible you can find the Scriptures printed on the bulletin insert along with a place to take some notes if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 25, 2023

If the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to grasp this part and take it to heart. ‌

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing today with a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that probably challenges the believer more than any other section. I believe if the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

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

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Against Your Enemies

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Praying for those who persecute you.

PRAYING AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES BY JERRY FALWELL I have never preached a sermon on praying against your enemies or praying about your enemies. As a matter of fact, I have never heard anyone preach this kind of sermon about enemies. Last Sunday I said in jest, “I pray that they (the terrorists) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Baptist