Sermons on Hatred Hell:

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Deal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009

Our society confuses LOVE and LUST. Unlike lust, God’s kind of love is directed toward others, not inward toward ourselves. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love th

Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overview Of Genesis 15: The Conflict

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009

A sermon discussing Abram and Sarai, their sin, and their obedience. It also details the root cause of the conflict in the Middle East today ... a conflict between distant relatives.

On our trip through the book of GENESIS, we have covered the creation of the world on down to a man named Abram, who was called by God to go into an unknown area. The important thing to remember in Abram’s life is that he obeyed without hesitation. And because He obeyed, God made him the father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, Genesis 15:19-21

Denomination: *other

How To Handle Hands That Shed Innocent Blood (9/11 Sermon)

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 10, 2011

On the tenth anniversary of 9/11 we need to listen carefully to God's word on how we as His people need to handle hands that shed innocent blood. God's word has much to say about this.

How do you handle hands that shed innocent blood? Today marks the tenth anniversary of an American tragedy that we have come to call “9/11.” Do you remember where you were and what you were doing that day? I do, and I’m sure most of you do too. I was back there in that wing of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 18, 2011

We show we know God when we do what He says.

Just Do It 1 John 2:3-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/18/11 Do you ever try to accomplish too much at the same time? Sometimes I think I’m a master at multi-tasking but then something usually happens to remind me that I should be doing only one thing at a time. This past Tuesday morning, I stopped by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

Ester 3: 1 – 15 It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints 1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Destroying Your Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012

Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dining With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 37 – 54

Luke 11: 37 – 54 Dining With The Enemy 37 And as He spoke, a certain Pharisee asked Him to dine with him. So He went in and sat down to eat. 38 When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that He had not first washed before dinner. 39 Then the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hot Time - Trouble In The City Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2011

A study of chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke verses 14 through 30.

Luke 4: 14 – 30 Hot Time, Trouble In The City 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love, The Infallible Test Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 5, 2021

The church has a different goal–we are to model for the world the authentic way to love. The spiritual quest we must follow is that Jesus calls us to be different. John suggest the failure to love extravagantly, as God first loved us, is perhaps one of the greatest sins.

How do you explain the hatred and evilness in our society? How do you comprehend the hatred between the Jews and Palestinians? How can we support the evilness we see on the political scene? How we process the anarchy in our society? How do you explain Columbine? Families wounded by divorce? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amnon And Tamar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 18, 2020

Second Samuel 13:1-22 shows us that the consequences of one’s sin is often seen in the lives of various persons.

Scripture Today’s sermon is about one of the most heart-breaking texts in Scripture. The title of the sermon is “Amnon and Tamar.” But that doesn’t tell you much, other than the names of two characters in the narrative. The story is about Amnon raping Tamar. Lest one think that this is not a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hate What God Hates. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 30, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore what the Bible says about what God hates and how we can cultivate a similar perspective.

As followers of God, we are called to align our hearts and minds with His. This includes embracing what He loves and rejecting what He hates. In this sermon , we'll explore what the Bible says about what God hates and how we can cultivate a similar perspective. What God Hates 1. Pride - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:5

Of Vines And Branches - Part Four Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2024

The world will hate Christians because it hates Jesus. But we are called to love as He loved.

Of Vines and Branches (Part Four) Text: John 15:18-27 Imagine for a moment that you had to spend the day in Norman… You had to shop at Walmart, you had to go to a restaurant, and you had to go to the OU campus and speak at a presentation… not such a bad thing right? But imagine that you had to do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, Hebrews 6:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible