Sermons on Public Enemy:

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

What Is Your Calling? (Part 11) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Now with the media tracking you and keeping you accountable, the way you live out your life daily will send a message to others who you really are and what is your calling. This should not stop you to live out God’s call.

Opening Illustration: Jesus has become popular again. His name pops up in the news all the time. In 2004 Mel Gibson did what Billy Graham could not do. Through his movie The Passion of the Christ, he took the cross of Jesus and planted it squarely in the middle of American public life. For a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Experienced

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory is expressed through our transformed lives.

2 Cor 3:7-4:6 7 The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with such glory that the people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God, even though the brightness was already fading away. 8 Shouldn’t we expect far ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Man To Do? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2013

The men of a congregation are to provide leadership in public prayer.

“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” [1] Males receive bad press in this present day. Social engineers, many thoroughly indoctrinated in feminist philosophies, appear determined to ensure that little boys will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Beacon Of Light Through The Inscrutable Darkness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2020

St. Paul encourages us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

September 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Philippians 1:21-30 Beacon of Light through the Inscrutable Darkness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

"how Long Should We We Keep A Secret? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

According to John, Joseph was a disciple but only in secret. This was for good reason because of the crucifixion of Jesus; Joseph feared the Jewish leaders.

“How long should we keep a Secret?” John 19:38 For 5 Sundays, now we have looked at what it means to go public with our faith. Last Sunday, I told you that there were two men in scripture who went public by coming forward to request the body of Jesus following His crucifixion. One of those men ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Jesus & Never Die

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2023

What can we learn from a resurrection of one of Jesus closest friends?

Let’s learn a couple of ways to examine a Bible passage: 1) solving dilemmas, and 2) finding the Good News. Let’s examine the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11:1-45. What was the setting? Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Being Too Nice Can Hurt You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15

1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15 Being Too Nice Can Hurt You 11 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabesh Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you.” 2 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, “On this condition I will make a covenant ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Take Off The Grave Clothes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2014

From the day we are born we begin to die. It’s as if our bodies are already dressed in grave clothes. As marvelous as science is, it has not yet mastered life’s greatest enemy, death. Yet there is one who has.

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal like a kind of Superman or Superwoman? Goal I want us to realize that immortality is not just the stuff of Hollywood fiction but a reality in Christ. Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Reel Talk - Pt. 1 - Kong: Skull Island Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 1 - Kong Skull Island I. Introduction Godzilla. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Blob. Frankenstein. All classic monster characters. However, the one monster that has stood the test of times and continues to end up on film is King Kong. The story line doesn't change much. King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-30, 1 Kings 18:17-18, 1 Kings 21:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020

It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting For Life Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

This is not a playground but a battleground.

Fighting For Life Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is not a playground but a battleground. We need to understand some things. I. We Have An Enemy (10-12) A. His Name “The devil”. His name means slanderer or accuser. His diabolical name reveals his character. B. His Nature He is shrewd, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Stress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore what the Bible says about stress, emphasizing that while anxiety is unavoidable, we can find peace and strength to overcome it through faith and seeking God's kingdom first.

Good morning, church family! We all know that life can be full of pressures, right? There's work-related stress, family issues, financial problems, health concerns - the list goes on and on. We all experience stress in one form or another. The question is, how do we handle it? Today, we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34, Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Defeating, Enemy

Power Of Praises And Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the power of worship as a spiritual weapon and emphasizes that our victory lies in God, not in our own strength.

Good morning, my dear church family. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share a message that I believe is timely and relevant for all of us. It's a message that touches on the very heart of our faith, our worship, and our relationship with God. Our text for today is found in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-23

Topics: Victory, Enemies