Sermons About Enemies
The Hope of Perfection
This week we looked at the hard words of Jesus concerning how we are to love our enemies and avoid retaliation. The words of Jesus are convicting, but the promise of the Holy Spirit and its ongoing work in our life gives us a great reason to hope!
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2 Samuel 21:15-22 - Courage for Insurmountable Enemies
In the last half 2 Samuel 21 we find david gaining victory over 4 giant enemies. There is debate on whether the word "giant" is to be taken in its regualr sense as a big person, or as a god, but the evidence of the context would favor the first viewpoint. Another issue here is the identification of Goliath. Some see a corruption of the original text, but it is better to see this as a copies error which 1 Chronicles 20:5 correst and itentifies the giant as the "brother of Goliath." During battles David has grown weary and is not as stong physically as he use to be. His loyal leaders come to his aid and fight for him defeating all 4 giants. What we learn is that no what the physical ability of a man, he better not trash talk God people, because he will be silenced. We see the benefits of realistic humility, steadfast perseverance, proper praise, and developed character. The purpose of the passage is to elicit in you courage against insurmountable enemies as you live a persistent godly life that sustains you in the direction of God and his will.
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Ive got the victory
Many are facing challenges, sometimes from multiple enemies. We already have the victory. We need to follow the steps of Jehoshaphat to see the Lord work out this victory for us. We need to praise God now, before we see the victory. When our enemies are defeated, we’ll come out with so much spoil, it will take 3 days to gather it all.
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Love Your Enemies
"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 sons of your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:43-44
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Love Your Enemies
Sermon on the Mount - Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48) - Pastor Brian Tallman
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The Last Person You Want to Love
Jesus instructs His disciples on love, correcting the misunderstandings of the Pharisees and Scribes. We are prone to exhibit conditional love instead of the unconditional love God displays in common grace.
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Growing in grace with friend and foe
Pastor Geoff Findlay talks about love in the 22nd sermon of our series from Romans. Love is far more than a feeling - it is an action that can be directed towards our enemies as well as our friends.
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