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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Perfect Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    We can only love perfectly when we have been changed by God’s perfect love. I. The Twisting of Perfect Love. II. The Example of Perfect Love. III. The Call to Perfect Love.

    Perfect Love 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 sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,851 views

    It is easy to love people of your own kind, but the Lord calls us beyond that.

    Two men were on a cruise ship together and began to talk. Finally one of them asked, “Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I asked, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Paradigm Shift

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

    1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resolution We've Already Broken

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009
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     | 2,811 views

    We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

    It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Equals Perfect Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    The Holiness that God provides always displays itself as perfect love, as Pure motives not perfect performance.

    Holiness equals Perfect Love The Beauty of Holiness Series 43 "You have heard that the law of Moses says, ’Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Love Your Enemies!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2014
     | 4,560 views

    Love Your Enemies! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMONOUTLINE: • THREE MISTAKES THE JEWISH LEADERS MADE; • Mistake #1: They qualified God’s law. • Mistake #2: They omitted God’s law. • Mistake #3: They added to God’s law. • THREE TRUTHS THAT JESUS EMPHASISED: • Fact #1: Love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Call To Perfect Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2014
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     | 7,573 views

    Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. Thus we imitate the perfect love of the Father, and the perfect example of the Son.

    THE CALL TO PERFECT LOVE. Matthew 5:43-48. The last of the six famous parentheses (Matthew 5:21-48) between “Ye have heard that it hath been said” (Matthew 5:43), and “But I say unto you” (Matthew 5:44) - addresses the most blatantly misconstrued of these man-made interpretations of Scripture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 10,754 views

    Provide love to your enemy. When you do you are taking the old unacceptable relationship and making it new.

    The following was purportedly posted on the Craigslist personals: I am writing to the guy who tried to mug me in downtown Savannah night before last at 1:43 a.m. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go 2! Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
     | 4,805 views

    Roman law – about a decade before Jesus was born. - In any Concord province and Solider can have any able bodied man to bare their burden 1 mile – It would be common to see a Roman have a Jewish man carry his load – 1 mile, But Jesus said... Go 2!

    Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Roman law – about a decade before Jesus was born. - The Roman Senate - In any Concord province and Solider can have any able bodied man to bare their burden 1 mile – It would be common to see a Roman have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rule Of Revenge Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    The sixth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus broadens His followers understanding of revenge.

    The Rule of Revenge • Matthew 5:38-42 Opening Illustration: RevengeLady.com (the rules) INTRODUCTION: Regardless of where a person is spiritually, everyone has a choice to make when they are WRONGED. UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT… Jesus draws their attention back to the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,597 views

    The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

    God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

    Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,873 views

    In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Second Mile Servant

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,486 views

    Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

    A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ