Sermons about Love Thine Enemies

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

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How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003

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How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-36, Luke 6:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of David: Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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We have been reading through the life of David and drawing from his life very important lessons for our own. This lesson is on dealing with our enemies and difficult people.

LIFE OF DAVID: LOVING YOUR ENEMIES 1 SAMUEL 24:1-22 INTRODUCTION... He Aint Much of a trucker Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Steps To Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 13, 2005

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This sermon helps us to understand the command "Love Your Neighbor" and how to Love the unlovable.

Matthew 22:34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 One of them, an expert in Moses’ Teachings, tested Jesus by asking, 36 "Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?" 37 Jesus answered him, "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

Love Your Enemies: Repentance & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2008

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The 1) Inquiry about forgiveness and then Jesus’ teaching about 2) The extent of God’s forgiveness of believers.

Kevin Davis says he will spend the next 25 years in prison because anything less would be a "horrible injustice" to Jennifer Teague, the young woman whom he admits to killing. Ms. Teague vanished as she walked home from visiting with friends on Sept. 8, 2005. Her body was found 10 days later in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Other

Love Your Friends And Your Enemies

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 3, 2015

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Why should we love those who hate us? Well, when we do, we show God’s love to them. It also sets a good example for us to follow, and it turns enemies into friends.

Good morning boys and girls! Has there ever been a time in your lives when you did not like someone? Why? Sometimes it’s not easy to like people, especially when people haven’t been nice to us. I know, because when I was your age a lot of kids at school didn’t like me. In other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

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Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Love Everyone, Even Your Enemies!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 18, 2019

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Jesus commands us to love everyone. . . and that means EVERYONE!

John 13:34-35 In today’s Scripture we back up a little in time to when Jesus was with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper and Judas has just slinked off to bring the authorities to seize Him. Jesus had been teaching his disciples how to continue without Him once He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Luke 23:34, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19, Hebrews 8:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Kingdom Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2019

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In dependence upon Christ, love your enemies and be like God; love your enemies and be exceptional; love your enemies and be complete!

Erwin Lutzer tells the story about a man and his wife who came to their pastor and told him, “We're going to get a divorce, but we want to come to make sure that you approve of it.” Like many people, they were not looking for advice. They just wanted their pastor to agree with what they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Jesus calls us to love those who are hard for US to love

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • It is not always easy to love others. We picture love as something that is feeling based or emotional based. • For most people, it is easy to love people close to them. We can love our children, our spouses, our family and friends. We can love people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Study: Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

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To show that GOD has enemies and what GOD does to our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have en8:56 PM 7/6/2014emies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD has enemies and what GOD does to our enemies. IV. TEXT: Genesis 22:17 (Amplified Bible) 22:17 In blessing I will bless you and in multiplying I will multiply your descendants ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Treat An Enemy?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

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To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

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Supernatual love is a love that is extended even to our enemies.

A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well," said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reported. "Yep," added the old man, "I outlived every last one of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Enemy Behavior

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010

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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

How To Subdue Your Enemies

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2022

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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

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