Sermons on Opening Up To The Enemy:

A Season Of Open Doors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

This is your season of open doors! Step in with faith and watch God do great things in your life.

A SEASON OF OPEN DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:8 "I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Isaiah 45:1, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Acts 16:26, Matthew 7:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christians Open Door Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 2, 2019

Do you work for a company that has an Open Door policy? We serve a God that does.

The Christians Open Door Matthew 7:7-12 Through the shed blood of Jesus, we as Christians, have an open door to God and to the throne of grace. We have an open door to the holy of holies, to the unshakable riches of Christ. Many of us, however, stand at the door with a wistful eye and refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 22, 2016

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

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

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

The Four Enemies Of Revival

Contributed by Paul Davis on May 3, 2021

This verse to Israel, but it speaks to every generation. Those who meet the conditions detailed in this verse will experience the promises mentioned in this verse.

The Four Enemies Of Revival Spottsville Missionary Baptist Church 05/02/2021 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being To Friendly With The Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Problems That Are Not From The Enemies

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 30, 2001

Five reasons why Christians suffer

I would like you to open your mind and be very attentive, as you read this message. Don’t allow the enemies to make you miss one sentence from what you are about to read now. This message discusses the problems that are not from the enemies. A careful search of the word of God will make us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:8, Job 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engage The Real Enemy

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 7, 2020

In this divided nation it is essential that God's people understand that satan is the enemy, not other people. It is also imperative that they understand that we, God's people, are in a battle with the forces of evil.

Today we are not going to begin with scripture, because I want you to begin by talking about Strep Throat. Strep Throat: Strep A bacteria Pain in throat/white patches, Fever, stomach ache, chills, fatigue You can treat the symptoms. Gargle with salt water and take pain medication for the sore ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 13, 2013

In this lesson we learn that Jesus calls his disciples to love our enemies.

Scripture We are studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. A similar – but not identical – sermon is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 5 – 7. Jesus opened his “Sermon on the Plain” with a description of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace With Your Enemies

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 19, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 18: 1 – 17

1 Chronicles 18: 1 – 17 Peace with your enemies 18 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then he defeated Moab, and the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought tribute. 3 And David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Tripped Up By The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 19, 2007

The three things that trip up Christians after major victories for the Lord are arrogance, independence, and giving into the flesh. Learn how we can actually become our own worst enemy and how to stop it!

The two greatest enemies to living a victorious life in Jesus Christ are the world and the flesh. While the world presents itself as an impenetrable walled city, the flesh appears much more subtly: as just a few small baubles, a little temptation here and there that surely can’t hurt anything. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel