Sermons on Love Ones Enemies:

Embracing Love And Unity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

A study of the Gospel of John 13: 31 – 38

Today, we will be studying the passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 13, verses 31 to 38. In this passage, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the importance of getting their house in order. Just as Hezekiah was told to set his house in order before his death, Jesus urges his followers to take a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Topics: Love One Another, Unity

One Plus One Equals One Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

Discuss ways that God intended the husband and wife to be one (Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/Home_Improvement/Home%20Improvement%2001%20-%20One%20Plus%20One%20Equals%20One.htm)

HoHum: Sonja Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, first playing the role of the bride’s mother who assigned specific duties, then suddenly switching to the bride with her “teddy bear” groom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of A Disciple: Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2018

Agape is the highest form of love … the love that everyone wants to receive but few are ready to give because of the sacrifice involved. How can anyone receive agape if no one is willing to live and to share and to give agape?

Eleven adults and 26 high school students loaded into three vans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Hartselle, Alabama, said good-by to family and friends and home and drove over 700 miles to a little town on the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Two of the adult leaders had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving God & Loving Each Other Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 21, 2010

This is sermon # 7 from 1st JOHN. It deals with how GOD LOVED US & how we are to apply that same LOVE to one another.

Sermons from 1 John: 02-21-2010 Sermon #07: Loving God & Loving Each Other Scripture Ref: 1 John 4:7-11 Introduction: Several years ago BILL GAITHER wrote a song entitled, Loving God & Loving Each Other. That song title is what I would like to use for the subject of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

How To Subdue Your Enemies

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2022

Subduing your enemies has nothing to do with your enemies -- it requires us to get victory over ourselves. The 2 keys are to listen to God and follow His ways. If we do those, our enemies will automatically be subdued before us!

HOW TO SUBDUE YOUR ENEMIES Ps. 81:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Hating Your Enemies 1. The author of the famous tract, “Come To Jesus,” became embroiled in a theological dispute. He finally wrote a reply to his opponent, filled with sarcasm and invective, sharp and cutting as a razor. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The One Thing

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jul 22, 2007

This is for people who are searching for something in their life and they are unsure of what it is.

Did you know that you were a “searcher”? That’s also the way the Bible describes the human condition - our condition - yours and mine. We are searchers, on the move, wandering and looking. The Old Testament is filled with marvelous stories of searchers. Abraham and Sarah left their home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The One Thing

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2005

The one thing to remember is this: whatever history may throw at us; today, tomorrow, next week, or next year, we don’t have to be afraid. We are precious in the Lord’s sight and he loves us.

The One Thing II Thessalonians 2:1-5-13-17 September 25, 2005 This is the season of meetings. Our Annual Charge Conference is just around the corner and that means that we have to get all the reports finished: Trustees, Finance, Staff/Parish, Missions, and all the rest. I had a meeting every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

One In Chrirst

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

This passage of Scripture from Galatians is about what family Christians belong to, and what Christians look like. We look like our father

One in Christ Galatians 3:23-29 03/13/05 2100 words 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You The One?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 13, 2007

John wondered about Jesus. He had just gotten done preaching how Messiah would come in power and judgment, instead of cleaning house Jesus is preaching love your enemies and turn the other cheek. It is little wonder John had doubts!

Have you ever wondered at some point in your life, Am I doing the right thing, making the right choice? How do you know if you’re doing right or choosing well when it comes to that job or a major decision that affects your family? How do people make the right choices when the doctor says there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Responding To Enemy Behavior

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010

Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2021

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 One Flock, One Shepherd Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once every year we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear a passage from John chapter 10 where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2016

To climb back up the mountain of righteousness one must throw off complacency and embrace a genuine desire to seek and obtain forgiveness through confession. Turn from your evil ways, cry out to God for mercy and pray that He who summoned the enemy might also defeat them!

OVERCOMING THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 7:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have all faced trials and tribulations in our lifetime that have been extremely painful. James 4:2-4 tells us to consider these trials pure joy because when we respond to trials by staying steadfast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 9, 2008

We may not live long enough to outlive our enemies, but two things are certain: 1. We will have enemies, and, 2. God wants us to deal with them in a certain way.

What To Do With Your Enemy Griffith Baptist Church – 8/10/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 41 Main Verse: Psalms 41:11 - By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. The Introduction 1. Confession of the Afflicted – 41:1-4 2. Characteristics of an Enemy – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Bullies Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009

1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other