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  • Our Terrible Enemy

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,639 views

    Ephesians 6:11-12 teaches us that we battle against a formidable foe.

    Scripture Last week we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is usually divided into two major divisions: Ephesians 1-3, which deals primarily with doctrine, and Ephesians 4-6, which deals primarily with duty. But, ...read more

  • Destroying Your Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

    Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

  • Now For The Real Enemy... Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022
     | 1,870 views

    In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

    We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

  • An Enemy Has Done This

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 18,784 views

    The parable tells four basic truths: 1. There seems to be injustice in the way the world works. 2. The evil in the world is the work of the evil one. 3. There is a reason God tolerates evil. 4. There is a day of reckoning coming.

    Our country has been devastated in recent days by storms and floods. First it was Hurricane Katrina, and now Hurricane Rita. But they are not the only things we have faced as far as natural disasters in the world. Wildfires started by lightning, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, disease and plague, ...read more

  • Trouble Will Return To The Enemy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016
     | 5,001 views

    To show that GOD will take vengeance on all our enemies by repaying them trouble for trouble (distress and afflictions) and it is a righteous thing for GOD to do for us. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (Amplified Bible) [It is a fair decision] since it is a righteo

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you troubled? Yes. My enemies troubled me but the LORD sustains me. Proverbs 18:14 (Amplified Bible) The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

  • Loving Our Enemies

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus tells us plainly to love our enemies, to do good to them, to pray for them, to bless them. If we do this we show the world what Christ showed us. that while we deserve damnation Christ showed us love and compassion.

    Loving our Enemies Introduction: This week during the Republican National Convention a lot was made of the fact that Senator Ted Cruz from Texas did not endorse the Republican nominee Donald Trump, even after promising to do so earlier in the primary. During his speech at the convention he simply ...read more

  • Bless Your Enemies

    Contributed by Val Black on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    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

  • "God's Open Invitation" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,825 views

    How do we respond to God’s invitation?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church November 24, 2002 Thanksgiving Message "God’s Open Invitation" Isaiah 25: 6-9 Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: This week is Thanksgiving. You probably have certain traditions and special ways you celebrate with family and friends. More than likely you will have turkey ...read more

  • "Splitting Heaven Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,265 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

  • Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 65,755 views

    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

  • Giving With An Open Hand Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,444 views

    The first in a series of three messages on money and giving.

    Keys to Unlocking God’s Blessing in Your Life, Part 1 Giving With An OPEN HAND” By Pastor Ralph Juthman Matthew 6: 19-24 ‘No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

  • A Heart Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    Message 7 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place at the Ohio State University Department of Surgery Research. A 30-year-old named Harry Besharra was arrested for armed robbery and during his intake it was observed that something was wrong with him physically. ...read more

  • When The Graves Open Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 25, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 312 views

    This message looks in great detail at how the graves were opened after Jesus’s death and resurrection. The power of the resurrection can raise us from our spiritual grave into newness of life, if we put our faith and trust in Jesus.

    Allow me to open our Easter message with an illustration: Eight-year-old Philip had been born with a disability. He looked and acted different from his classmates, and so he never was part of the group. On Palm Sunday, Philip’s Sunday school teacher gave each of her students a plastic egg – the ...read more

  • Tear Open The Roof

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

    Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

  • "Heaven Torn Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,261 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more