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  • Jim Kane avatar

    And Who Is My Enemy?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,712 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Johnny Small avatar

    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Do you keep them? Let’s look at resolutions that we should make and keep.

    New Year’s Resolutions We are again approaching another New Year. Many of us will make New Year resolutions and most of us will never keep them. How many of you have already made your New Year’s resolution? Typical New Year’s Resolutions: Lose weight Eat less Exercise more Spend less Save ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Salisbury avatar

    Fix Your Love Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,314 views

    Lesson 7 in a series. This lesson focuses on how to love our enemies.

    Fix Your Love Matthew 5:43-48 Intro. Did you ever wonder why we like super heroes so much? I mean what is it about us that wants to fly, leap tall buildings, bend steel and stop bullets? Why do we have such a fascination with being able to read peoples thoughts or turn invisible? I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Knight avatar

    How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    War! What Is It Good For?

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,282 views

    War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

    The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Love Me Tender

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    This sermon looks at what it means for us as Christians to be a people of love by looking at how we are called to love each other, love our enemies, and the role forgiveness plays in this love.

    This year was a sad year for many football fans because it marked the end of an era. The historic Veterans stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was closed for good. The turf was horrendous and opposing players dreaded the trip to the vet because with one step, a career could be ended. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Love / Hate Relationships

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    REAL LOVE IS SHARING IN THE NATURE OF GOD!

    LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIPS READ TEXT ROMANS 12: 9-21 PREACHED TEXT MATTHEW 5: 43 –48 INTRODUCTION: The pilot was Jewish, and the co-pilot was Taiwanese. It was the first time they had flown together, and it was obvious by the silence that they didn’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Captain finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What About The Violence In Christian History? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    We need to ask: 1) Why is there violence in Christian history? 2) Why is there violence in present day Christianity? 3) What can be done about it today?

    Sadly, there are many people today who reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy and inconsistencies of the church and individual Christians throughout history. They point to some of the ugly parts of the church’s past like the Crusades, the witch trials, and the Inquisition. The Spanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Wonder The Dragon Wanted To Kill The Christ-Child!

    Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    The followers of Christ have been such a powerful force for good in this world. No wonder the prince of darkness --that great dragon-- did not want the Christ-child to live!

    "No wonder the dragon wanted to kill the Christ-child!" (Simple transcript of Harold Miller’s sermon December 6, 1998, Corning NY) "A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 18

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    Lesson 18

    This lesson is more or less a continuation of the previous one. In verses 38-42 we learned what we are not supposed to do when we’ve been mistreated by others. That is, we are not to retaliate in like kind. The Biblical principle of an "eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" was not given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Hendrix avatar

    Christmas Gifts For Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Christmas time will allow you to give gifts to everyone, even your enemies.

    CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR ENEMIES Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: We make a list of them, wish for them, talk about them. Some people go in debt to buy them, everyone wants them...GIFTS! We say things like, "What do you want for Christmas this year?" Or, He is always so hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    I Have To Love Who? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

    INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Taking Responsibility For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

    TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    The Detriment Of A Grudge

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said if we call someone a fool we would be in danger of the judgment? This sermon explores that question and many others.

    The Detriment of a Grudge Matt 5:21-48 Man, what a passage. This is a series of "you have heard", "but I tell you" statements that strike at the heart of Christianity. Remember in the last few weeks we have talked about how that Jesus knew the need to teach that the inner condition of the Heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist