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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 3, 2022
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    As a Rabbi, Jesus was interpreting and applying teachings from the Torah for His followers, addressing issues that were in rabbinic debate in this era.

    Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-48 It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. "We have a remarkable invention ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiving Difficult People Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
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    Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

    There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practice Of Loving Our Enemies (May 22, 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
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    We as Christians should exhibit Christian behavior, which cannot be done without the help of Christ. Turning the other cheek is easier said than done.

    THE PRACTICE OF LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Matthew 5:38 - 48 Matthew 5:38-48  "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'  (39)  But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Spirit Of Justice And Handling Enemies Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2021
     | 1,477 views

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them.

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them. The Spirit of Justice A law of just compensation gave the value for repayment of a lost eye or tooth in an accident or altercation. But Jesus said not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Concerning Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2021
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    Most of us have, at some point, desired to get even with those who have wronged us. There is something within our human nature that desires to “return the favor.” These attitudes are contrary to God's will for our lives.

    A Word Concerning Confrontation Matthew 5: 38-42 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that we all have heard a portion of quoted many times in our lives: An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. This is often quoted in anger, or in a desire to repay a wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resist Not The Evil Powers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025
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    Be perfect is a clarion call through the sermon on the Mount. Jesus is the only Guru, Lord to follow through out the World for his perfect personality made up of love, concern and care. He calls us to be his lovers. Is it possible? Yes.

    Text: Mathew 5:38-48 Theme: Resist Not   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction Plato likened the soul of a man to a charioteer whose task was to drive two horses. One is reason another is passion. Life is a conflict between these two. There is an inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2025
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    The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it.

    The Extra Mile July 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it. Focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 5: 31-48

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025
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    NASB Footnotes from biblegateway.com

    5. The Disciple’s Honor – Integrity under Fire Focus: Divorce, oaths, retaliation, love of enemies; call to perfection Why this section: Completes Jesus’ six contrasts, proving discipleship touches covenants, speech, justice, and even treating opponents with grace—vital for warriors who must ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Birthmark Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
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    Are you ruling your spirit? It takes more power to rule your own spirit than it does anything else in our life.

    I. The Meaning of the Word 1. It is a word that was used to describe a wild animal that had been domesticated. 2. Take a stallion that has never been ridden, wild, full of energy, strength, and spirit. You break him, domesticate him, he becomes meek. 3. You can put a saddle on him, put a bit in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Mile Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,672 views

    Responding to sinners with grace imitates God’s own treatment of us.

    Preacher David Hoke tells a great story about a weary truck driver who pulled his rig into an all night truck stop late one summer evening in Broken Bow, NE. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leath-er-jacketed bikers of the Hell's Angels type ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgiveness 101 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 832 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, challenging us to extend grace to others as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to another blessed opportunity to gather together, to unite our hearts in the love of God, and to find nourishment for our souls in His Word. We're here today, not by accident, but by His divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to learn from Him, and to be ...read more

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    1 Peter 3:8-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 20, 2023
     | 2,312 views

    In today's study, the Apostle Peter reminds us to live in love and harmony with one another. He tells us that not only will we be blessed if we live this way, but also that when we live this way, the Lord is with us and not against us.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/RjS4qkjYuA0 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FbGGwtQCEDCesaQaLWeBD?si=14f602ebe7054bba 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023
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    “Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

    A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Like A Good Neighbor, God's Church Is There Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 1, 2023
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     | 4,048 views

    In Jesus' life and ministry He calls us to be a real neighbor. How about you? Are you a real neighbor?

    “I Love This Place” Series “Like a Good Neighbor, God’s Church Is There” Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction: Do any of you know what the “golden rule” is? It a rule of living that Jesus gave us saying that successful living focuses on two things: “Loving God with our all our heart and loving our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Not Minimalists Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025
     | 504 views

    Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist