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Radical Love Can Bruise Your Ego

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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loving your enemies is great in theory...

Radical Love can bruise your ego. WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. Example - Matthew 5:38-48. The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001

based on 76 ratings

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When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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This is what Jesus teaches about anger and how to deal with it.

Anger Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 INTRODUCTION: Does being angry condemn you to hell as these verses indicate? I. Jesus’ interpretation of the Sixth Commandment A. Pharisees and Scribes had taught that only outright murder was forbidden by the commandment. B. Sinful anger builds through 3 stages 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-27, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Characteristics Of The Perfect Way Of Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022

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Today we consider the most perfect way of life that anyone can live, the way of love. And we’ll be addressing the 7 ways we can best understand and live out the way of love.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Love Your Enemies”- "So Easy To Say!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 16, 2022

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“The Christian principle, Love your enemies is good. There is nothing to be said against it except that it is too difficult for most of us to practice sincerely.” (Divine Conspiracy) Bertrand Russell Beatitudes not only call us to “love our enemies and do good to them” How Can I?

In Jesus Holy Name February 20, 2022 Luke 6:27 “Love Your Enemies”- “So Easy to Say!” General Robert E. Lee was once asked his opinion of a fellow officer who was widely known as one of Lee’s greatest detractors. The general responded that he thought the man a very fine officer. “But ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Miss The Intent Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

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Just like the Pharisees, so many are concerned with outward appearances but Jesus teaches us that we need to be concerned with matters of the heart and that once the heart is under control, outward appearances as well as our actions will take care of them

I. INTRODUCTION A. Examples of Common Misunderstood Intentions In a world that is so full of evil, one has to be so careful in what he says because one never knows how someone else will interpret what was said. 1. The World of EMAIL I live in the world of email & love it. I can send a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Thought Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 31, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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WE cannot fully understand GRACE unless we understand the depths of the fall.

The SIN of Thought Matthew 5:21-22 To understand the gift of GRACE we have to discover the depths of SIN. Sometimes we think that sinning is only the dirty dozen or breaking the 10 Commandments. In the passage read this morning, we discover the Spirit of the Law. Jesus said, “You have heard it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Heard It Said | But I Say To You ... Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 8, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 4th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 4 You have heard it said | But I say to you … Matthew 5:21-48 [To save space - please read separate] OPENING REMARKS A. Structure 1. Today A. People are structured. We desire to know what the rules and boundaries are in order that we may not stray too far from our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Revenge... Or Not! Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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How are we to understand this teaching of Jesus? 1. It is about trusting God. 2. It is about not doing it our way. 3. It is about being like God.

In Judith Viorst’s book for children entitled I’ll Fix Anthony, Anthony’s younger brother complains about the way his older brother treats him. The little brother says: “My brother Anthony can read books now, but he won’t read any books to me. He plays checkers with Bruce from his school. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Turning The Other Cheek - By Michael Prabaharan Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

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The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation – to taste and see this God, to join his club and deepen his kind of life skills.

Turning the Other Cheek I’ve been trying to figure out a realistic application for turning the other cheek ever since as a young person a mentor of mine once pointed out to that to teach his son this attitude was a license to getting him bullied at school. No way am I going to encourage my son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Anglican

"Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

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Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

“Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

based on 124 ratings

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Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Nov 8, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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A message to our church as we start with a new location and try to overcome obstacles to our move.

A New Beginning 2nd Corinthians 9: 6-11 We are going to be a little different today. Instead of reading the scripture verses and then praying we are going to pray first and then read the scriptures when we get to them in our message today Please join me in Prayer!! As I was working on today’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Changed?

Contributed by Danny Mccormick on Mar 29, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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Are there two Gods in the Bible, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament?

Has God Changed? I was visiting a bible study newsgroup the other day and came across the header ‘Does God Change?’ That is a good question. Many people may come up with many different initial answers. Seemingly, contradictory scriptural references abound within the Bible. Can we find an answer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

based on 23 ratings

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How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

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