Sermons on Hate Your Enemy:

Whose Character Is Your Fruit Reflecting?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the indicators which identify true disciples

Whose Character is your Fruit Reflecting? Luke 6:43-45 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/5/05 In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend in Hyannis Point, Massachusetts. Since John had his pilot’s license, they decided to fly there. Now John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Cause?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003

Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelical Passion Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that the things we are passionate about will be the things we act upon. Evangelical Passion is the sign of a true believer, because he or she is busy telling everybody they meet about their faith.

“EVANGELICAL PASSION” TEXT: Luke 14:15-24;Luke 15:1-32;Acts 8:26-35 INTRO: Today we will continue to look at the attributes of an Authentic Christian. So far we have discovered the importance of having a “Righteous Lifestyle”. An authentic Christian understands that they are not the same. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live In The Jungle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 16th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#16] LIVE IN THE JUNGLE 2 Peter 2:10-22 Introduction: Most of us have never been to an actual jungle; but from what we know about jungles, it often seems like we live in the jungle. The animals are wild and unruly and there is danger lurking everywhere. The text in our study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #2- Envy And Jealousy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

The second of a three-part series on being a thankful person

Three Thieves of Thanksgiving-Envy CCCAG November 26th, 2017 Scripture-Numbers 12 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a hunter with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would shoot down that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New But Old Message Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

What is this new but old message? 1- The truth is in Christ 2- The light is in loving others 3- The darkness is in hating others

INTRO.- New but old. How can that be? How can anything be new and yet old at the same time? ILL.- Elaine and I have new neighbors next door. I had never met them until one day I was outside and noticed that a truck was delivering a pickup truck to their driveway. I went to investigate ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011

The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"a God Who Hates Sin But Loves The Sinner" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 5, 2026

God hates sin — but He passionately loves the sinner.

"A God Who Hates Sin but Loves the Sinner" ________________________________________ 1. Introduction: The Heart of the Gospel My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There is one truth that summarizes the entire Gospel: God hates sin — but He passionately loves the sinner. If we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, John 8:1-11, Luke 19:1-10

The Great Pearl

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

Pearl-It’s the only gem that can’t be improved by man. You can cut and polish a diamond, ruby and other stones. BUT … if you begin to mess with a pearl, you ruin it. It’s perfect when it’s formed.

The man who is searching for the pearls is, Jesus himself. "What other great treasure does God value in this world?" -- in order to discover what this pearl means. The church. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, ... that he might present the church to himself in splendor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Denying Children Access To Jesus Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

I got this idea from Tim Harlow. What would make Jesus angry? This one is on children.

Evening Service for 8/15/2010 “What Would Jesus Hate? Denying Children Access to Jesus” Introduction: A tired stay at home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church who said, “I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus intended for the Church to Be and Not Be.

Alright, okay, so we obviously have a lot of things to talk about over the next several weeks, and we are going to do that, but before we jump into that let me say this. Good morning, welcome or welcome back to this place that we call DCC. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to all of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Rivers Of Living Water (John 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2025

Why do people either love or hate Jesus? Let's look at John 7.

What kind of teacher was Jesus, cautious and weak or bold and confronting? Let’s look at John 7. Did members of Jesus’ own family believe in Him? Do we have doubters in our families? After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, because he didn’t want to travel in Judea, since the Jewish leaders ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Cursing God And Taking God's Name In Vain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical warnings against cursing God and taking His name in vain, and examine examples of God's punishment on those who have committed these sins.

The Bible warns us about the seriousness of cursing God and taking His name in vain. These actions are considered sinful and can invoke God's wrath. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical warnings against cursing God and taking His name in vain, and examine examples of God's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Beloved, Let Us Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 28, 2021

Loving one another is not a suggestion, but a “new commandment”

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 011 1 John 4:11, NLT: "Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other." BELOVED, LET US LOVE The literary work of 1, 2, and 3 John is been attributed to the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel of John. The 1 letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11, John 15:12

Denomination: Charismatic