Sermons on Retaliation:

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2017

The extra mile and turning the other cheek

7A Sun. We are back to Matthew 5, and in verse 41 we hear about going the extra mile. 1). It’s not conflict avoidant because the subjugated person forced to carry the luggage of a Roman solider beyond the customary one mile actually creates a dilemma for the soldier who would worry that he would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Knocked Down But Not Defeated

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Jan 27, 2012

Encouragement in the time of trouble

1Samuel 30:1-6 KNOCKED DOWN – BUT NOT DEFEATED (I CAME TO GET MY STUFF) I. The Enemy Is Winning (vs. 1-5) A. Continual enemy the Amalikites…Israel/King Saul… B. Destroy Messianic – (Pharaoh, Haman, Herod, Hitler) C. Attacked David at his home… D. Took everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: *other

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Criminal On The Cross

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2019

Jesus was dying and would participate in the resurrection for one big reason - to take back and restore what had been lost with Adam.

The Criminal on the Cross Good Friday 2019 Picture of Cross standing in Notre Dame Cathedral Luke 23:32-39 NIV “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals — one on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-39, 1 Peter 2:23, Luke 23:40-43, Genesis 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That’s Not Fair! - 1 Peter 2:18-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024

Why doesn't the Bible condemn slavery?

1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-19

I’d Like To Teach God’s People To Sing… - 1 Peter 3:8a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 7, 2025

This section is on how to handle mistreatment within the church.

1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, "Whoever would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the power of Patience which helps us receive great blessings in our life

THE POWER OF PATIENCE:PSALMS 40:1-3 OUTLINE 1.PROSPERITY 2.PEACE 3.PERSECUTION 4.PROMOTION 5.POWER 6.PROMISES 7.PERFECTION THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF PATIENCE 1.PROSPERITY James 5:7 Patience leads us to prosperity. There is a time of waiting before we can receive the reward of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Dream

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 31, 2010

don't let anyone or anything rob you of your God dream.

Intro: God’s dream for our lives is always bigger than our dreams. Joseph was given a God dream and was so excited he told his family. But Joseph learned a lot of things about God’s dream for his life. Today, I would like to give you some lessons on: God Dreams Genesis 50:18 This may ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repel Or Reconcile

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 28, 2020

Are you part of the solution or the problem causing people to be repelled rather than reconciled to Christ?

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Victory!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Tragedy can be turned into triumph.

Sept. 21, 2003 Esther 9 “Victory!” INTRODUCTION A little town in Alabama turned a tragedy into a triumph. “The major livelihood of the town was raising cotton. One year, just as it appeared that there would be a bumper crop, the boll weevil invaded, devastated the crop, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Beat Down? Series

Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003

First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why America Must Stand By Israel!

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3)

Why America Must Stand By Israel! I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3) He that touches [Israel] touches the apple of [My] eye (Zec 2:7-13). I will gather all nations and enter into judgment against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Humbly Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Having humility

Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ