Sermons on Luke 6:27-28:

Our Right Vs The Right

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Is our right to withold forgiveness more important than doing the right thing?

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 motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they verbally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

Tough Love

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

We must love everyone, even our enemies.

Tough Love 1. Valentine’s Day. Candy, flowers, Hallmark cards. Day for people “in love”. What is love? Emotion? Feeling? Physical desire? What is love? 2. Young adults discussing how to say “I Love You”. Group, suit, knelt, ask to marry. Mom, tough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Authentic Lives

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian & Military Service

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003

This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Jesus Do ... About Enemies

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon aims to help Christian teenagers (and adults) consider how they might respond to people who apparently take a disliking to them.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about enemies? I wonder if you have ever had, or even have now, someone who just doesn’t seem to like you and who would apparently do anything to get at you? We probably don’t want to have enemies, but they’re there anyway, so what do we do about them? Well, first, ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 26, 2002

Are we called to be Peacekeepers or Peacemakers, some do not know the difference. We are weapons of Peace, givers of Peace, and makers of Peace.

Peacekeeper or Peacemaker Matt 5:9 When looking up Peacekeeper in an Encyclopedia one would find some of the following; various weapons like the Colt 45 called by Sam Colt “the peacekeeper” you would also find a missile system built during Ronald Reagan’s administration by the same name. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Imitating God.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for your kindness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"Am I Really Supposed To Love My Enemies?"

Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003

Focus of sermon is that God has called us to love all people, including our enemies.

“Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” Luke 6: 27-31 October 26, 2003 Intro: Today we are concluding our series of messages entitled “Hot Topics in Religion.” And we’re going to examine the question “Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” The answer to the question is YES. We really are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage To Let Go

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2003

We must have the courage to let go of our money.

THE COURAGE TO LET GO Luke 6:38 S: Stewardship Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO LET GO OF OUR MONEY. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study three reasons why we must have courage to let go of our money. The _____ reason is we walk in… I. FAITH II. JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Love

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

This messages teaches how to make our love for one another emulate God’s love for man.

A Righteous Love Ref.: Luke 6:27-38 Gal. 6:7 The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Bible Background Commentary This parallel of Matthew’s record of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is frequently called “The Sermon on the Plain.” · In previous verses, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—pronouncements that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:7

Total Forgiveness- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In our continuing examination of the doctrine of Forgiveness, we learn of the benefits for us personally to Forgive the way God Forgives us.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 3” Text: Luke 6:27-36 9-21-03 Grace, Mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There was once a Pastor who arrived at his new Church and his first Sunday in the pulpit he delivered a powerful sermon that really hit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Importance Of The Nail

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 29, 2007

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "The Importance of the Nail" 20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2007

What does this mean for the Church in 21st Century America?

“Blessed Are the Poor” Luke 6:20-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

A Sermon For All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the need for us to remain fiathful to the message of the saints, in light of our desire to be contemporary in worship

All Saints Sunday November 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran