Sermons on Left Your First Love:

Love Your Enemies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

The sermon encourages believers to strive for divine perfection through Christ's grace, mercy, and love, shaping a legacy of faith for future generations.

Hello, beloved family and friends. As we gather together today, in this sacred place of fellowship and worship, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of the divine mercy and magnanimity that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has called us to embody. We are not here by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Topics: Love, Enemies

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

If we are supposed to carry out the Lord's commandment to love others as ourselves, we have to be trained by the Holy Spirit. And one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit grows and shapes us is through prayer.

Many of you will probably remember the classic 1984 movie, The Karate Kid. That movie contains a very memorable scene. It's become a pop culture reference. In this scene, the teenager, Daniel Larusso, vented his frustration toward his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, for assigning him what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your First 30 Minutes In Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2023

What will it be like when you find yourself in Heaven? What will be your first thoughts? What will you do? What will surprise you and what will you feel? We look at five things you'l probably think and four things you'll find untrue.

YOUR FIRST 30 MINUTES IN HEAVEN John 14:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There’s a natural curiosity about Heaven. One little boy asked his Mom, “Mom, are there animals in Heaven?” She replied, “What kind of animals?” 2. He said, “Regular animals, cows and bees.” She said, “I’m not sure about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, John 8:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renew Your Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

While serving others and bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, it is vital that we keep our love for God fresh and vibrant.

Revelations 2:2-5, Mark 1:11 “Renew Your Love” INTRODUCTION Faye and I grew up in a time when standard equipment on cars included bench seats. A bench seat was one continuous seat in the front. It was atrocious in terms of safety, but it sure beat bucket seats when you were on a date. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Religious Liberty, Your First Freedom

Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 13, 2014

a sermon on Religious Liberty

INTRO: This week I was moved as many of you were by the protesters in Hong Kong. Here’s a group of people trying to exercise freedom in order to get some type of representative government instead of an oppressive tyrannical government. As I watched video and pictures from the news, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

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 Your Neighbor

Contributed by Melvin Myers on Nov 12, 2012

who is your neighbor? why would we not love them?

The hospital's consulting dietician was giving a lecture to several community nurses from the. 'The rubbish we put into our stomachs and consume should have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is terrible. Fizzy drinks attack your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with msg. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Bible Church

Loving Your Enemies

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2009

Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies.

LOVING YOUR ENEMIES Mark 15:1-20 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon; Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies. Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:10; Romans 12:17; 1 John 4:9-10 MARK 15:1-20 Simply put, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

3. The Greatest Commandment February 28, 2010 Love your Enemy Mrs. Jones wanted her fourth grade class to learn some valuable life lessons so one day she gave them an assignment. Each student was instructed to get their parents to tell them a story and they would be expected to find the moral of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Your Love Is Amazing

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 15, 2008

This one is about the agape, the awesome love of God that we all enjoy and share.

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2008 Your Love is Amazing In keeping with the season I thought I would make the topic of today’s sermon AMORE! How many did something special this week because of the 14th of February? How many really wish they had done something in spite of what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:25-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Mar 6, 2006

Sermon deals with what God’s word has to say about love for our fellow man

Love your Neighbor John 13:34-35 (KJV) February is the month of Valentines, a month that is dedicated to love. As such, it should be no surprise that I have devoted the entire month’s sermons to the subject of love. There are certainly enough types of love to go around. There is brotherly love, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The First Baptist Preacher Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

“It’s not about me. It’s all about Jesus.” If you make that your motto, then you’re on your way to understanding what abundant life is all about.

INTRODUCTION Most towns in America have a “first Baptist church.” That means they were the first Baptist church organized in a particular city. For instance, First Baptist Church Tyler was established in 1848, two years after Tyler became a city. They are our mother congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Angelos Y. Pomevo on Feb 23, 2025

…And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step further and love our enemies.

As believers, we have been given laws and commandments to live by and obey. We have been instructed to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbor. Despite our best efforts, we still struggle to love our neighbor. And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Is Jesus First Place In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Jan 16, 2008

Much of the false teaching taking place in Colosse had to do with the minimizing of Jesus. Many people thought He was important but not essential. They had given Him a place in their lives, without recognizing that He demands first place. Jesus was promin

Intro: There was an article in a national news paper a few years ago that featured a denomination that wanted to radically reach those who feel alienated from church. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational