Sermons on Matthew 5:44:

The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Matthew 24 and Revelation 6 are parallel passages, for both are set in the Tribulation. The Rapture of the Church is not found in Matthew 24. This examination of both chapters draws the parallels. The Tribulation is a most terrible time. Christians won't be in it.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 2 If you did not read PART 1 of this study, it is important that you do so. It explains what this whole subject is about. The very briefest comment – There is no Rapture teaching in Matthew 24 and 25, and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7, Acts 1:3, Matthew 24:3, Revelation 19:1-11, Revelation 4:1, Matthew 24:4-14, Matthew 24:4-5, Revelation 6:1-2, Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 6:3-4, Matthew 24:7, Revelation 6:5-6, Revelation 6:7-8, Matthew 24:8, Matthew 24:9-12, Revelation 6:9-11, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:14, Revelation 6:12-17, Matthew 24:27, Matthew 24:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Limitless Love Of God

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 7, 2022

How should we respond to those who have radical beliefs and lifestyles contrary to our beliefs? The temptation is to counter their viciousness and label them as an enemy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a model for the attitude that we are to have when faced with divisive social issues.

If not careful, as we study the Bible, we will pick and choose passages that support certain points of view or principles to which we cling. Yet those who first heard what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount had no idea what Jesus was about to say. They understood the moralism of their day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:20, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon looks at what Jesus may have meant when he said "love you enemies" and the risk and rewards of doing so.

Good morning. I have a strange request. I am going to ask that you would take a moment, settle your minds, and begin to think about anybody that you might classify as an enemy. I am not just talking about personal enemies. Maybe somebody who has harmed you in the past like a coworker, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian Church

"Be Perfect” Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 9, 2022

Jesus said, 'You therefore must be perfect'. What an unreasonable demand! And yet, there are so many reasons to strive for it.

INTRODUCTION We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount. In our passage for today, Jesus starts by saying, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ What do you think of that!? Back in March I told you about an interview I heard on Radio 4. The reporter was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way Of Responding Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on Jesus' teaching on what the normal auto-response is to various situations in life, and contrasting it with what a Kingdom response would look like.

We are continuing our series called The Story; God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. As you may be aware, the last few weeks we have been focusing on the New Testament portion of the story. Specifically the story of Jesus. The ministry and the miracles of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Loving Enemies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2022

Matthew 5:43–48 continues Jesus' teaching on love and humility, a part of the Sermon on the Mount. After commanding believers not to seek revenge in the face of insults, Jesus expands the idea of love to include one's enemies.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:43-48 (Loving Enemies) MATTHEW 5:43-48 43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Negative, Toxic, And Repelling Individuals. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior?

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior? The Bible offers guidance on how to navigate such relationships and maintain your spiritual well-being. The Warning of Toxic Company (1 Corinthians 15:33) The apostle Paul warns us that "bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Passions Or True Love? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2024

Crucifying the flesh with its harmful passions is crucial.

Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Course 2024 We worship today in the still strong light of Pentecost, and we are reminded by St. James “do you suppose it is in vain that the scripture says, ‘[God] yearns jealously over the spirit which he has made to dwell in us’"? Now the jealousy of God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Galatians 5:19-24, Mark 9:30-37, John 8:44, Matthew 5:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Leave Your Enemies To God And Trust In Divine Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience.

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's justice and leave our enemies in His hands. In this sermon, we'll explore Bible verses that support this principle and provide guidance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:44, Exodus 14:14

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

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023

“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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

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

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 1, 2023

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Destroy Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2023

One of the most difficult and most powerful teaching in the sermon on the mount is to love our enemies. I used several quote from MLK's powerful sermon on forgiveness.

How To Destroy Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 OKAY – let’s do this… NOW - I want to start off with a couple of passages of Scripture, as we begin our time in His Living and Active Word this morning. The first passage is found in Luke 23 beginning at verse 27… It’s approaching 9 am on a Friday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Love In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023

We live in times when good is called evil, evil is called good, and those who love God and His Word are reviled. As believers, we are called to walk in Love toward those who hate us and who accuse us of evil. This message may be of real help for many.

Walking in Love in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: July 10, 2022 There is a right way for committed Christians to approach those who stand against the things that we stand for. Jesus addressed such matters in the Gospels. Paul and others walked these things out, in the midst of opposition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 16, 2022

What do we do with the the fact that God is love and we were created in His image? How do we, in our brokenness, love an invisible God and those hard to love people that God has commanded us to love? God has a plan or a road map for us to follow to make us more loving.

God is love! Of course all Christians should have heard that phrase and believe that it is true because we are told that God is love in the Bible. 1 John 4:7-21 NASB 7 Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 The one who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 1:27, John 15:12, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 5:44, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)