Sermons on Matthew 5:38-44:

Bless Your Enemies

Contributed by Val Black on Mar 30, 2022

We must forgive our enemies so we will be forgiven. (Matthew 6:14) But the hardest part may be to bless them too. (Mattew 5:43-45)

Bless Your Enemies The message was given on Wed., Sept. 22, 2004 (I owe most of this message to Pastor Bill Ligon who has authored several books on Blessings and how to impart them.) I. Matt. 5:43-45, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour. and hate thine enemy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Galatians 2:20, Numbers 6:24-26, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oaths, Retribution, And Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2016

This sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with Oaths, Retribution, and Love.

Sermon on the Mount “Oaths, Retribution, and Love” Matthew 5:33-48 Mary Poppins, after her first adventure with Jane and Michael Banks when they promised to be good so that she would never leave. She said, “That’s a pie crust promise; easily made, easily broken.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020

1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Love For Enemies

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

God's call to love others.

INTRODUCTION Loving your enemies may be on the most challenging commands give to us by Christ. (Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 6:27-28). Yet, when applied, loving our enemies can 1. Bless and transform our lives. 2. Make this world a better place to live in. WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? 1. Anyone who curses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspective on loving others.

INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Life Right: Re-Cycling Relationships Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

1) Break the Cycle of Retribution, 2) Start a New Cycle of Love. "What goes around comes around" is not the final answer. Love graciously as God loves.

Getting Life Right: RE-CYCLING RELATIONSHIPS—Matthew 5:38-48 Most relationships follow a simple rule: “What goes around comes around.” If interactions between people are going in a positive direction, the relationship thrives, with reciprocal affirmation, encouragement, cooperation, and kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real Enemy

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

our enemy is the devil/satan satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other we are busy fighting each other that is what we are being taught Jesus said "pray for those who persecute you"

Matthew 5:43-44 : 1 peter 5:8 : Ephesians 6: 10-14 Enemy___(echthrus)__Greek ____hated/hateful ___active sense___hating **our enemy is the devil/satan ** satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other ___we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44, Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Other

Greater Love

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 23, 2020

Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is when we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom’s here in America. We honor our slain heroes today.

John 15:12-17 - AMP 12. This is My commandment: that you love one another [just] as I have loved you. 13. No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends. 14. You are My friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Matthew 5:43-44, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:14, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Get Rid Of Your Enemies

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

The world is torn apart by people reacting to their enemies in ways that just cause further provocation and pain. We all need to know God's way for responding to those who come at us as enemies.

What do you do when people do nasty things to you? What do you do when things happen like someone treating you like an enemy, hating you, cussing you out, abusing you or stealing your coat? That makes it harder to be a Christian, doesn’t it? Everyone here has had an encounter with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of Justice And Handling Enemies Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Concerning Confrontation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 8, 2021

Just as it was in Jesus’ day, many have a perception of love, but it is not love as God commands. Much of what we see today described as love does not fit the biblical model for love.

Love beyond Limits Matthew 5: 43-48 As we close out the fifth chapter of Matthew, we are getting close to the midway point of the great sermon Jesus preached. For the past several weeks we have considered various contrasts Jesus made regarding time honored traditions and the reality of what God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist