Podcasts about love your enemies

June 12, 2026

Jesus often said things that felt backwards. Ideas that challenged people's assumptions and invited them to see life differently. In this series, we'll look at some of the tension in His words and why what seems upside down at first might actually lead to a better way to live.This week in our new series, Paradoxes, we're exploring one of the most difficult and challenging teachings of Jesus, that loving people well doesn't always make sense on the surface, but it may reveal something deeper about the heart of God and the way He calls us to live.

One of the highest challenges to Christians. What does this mean, and ask of us, in relation to real-life “enemies”? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

In this powerful message from the "Who Is Jesus?" series, we explore one of Jesus' most counter-cultural teachings: loving our enemies. Through Matthew 5:38-44, we discover that Jesus isn't calling us to be doormats, but to engage in creative, non-violent resistance that exposes injustice while seeking reconciliation over revenge.  Drawing from the Civil Rights Movement and examining the cultural context of "turning the other cheek," "giving your coat," and "going the extra mile," this sermon reveals how Jesus' radical approach to enemies transforms both victim and perpetrator. The core challenge: Can we hate the darkness without hating the person trapped inside it?  Because while we were still God's enemies, Christ died for us—and now calls us to love others with that same extravagant grace. Matthew 5:38-44 For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give

Not only is the message "love your enemies" a part of the Christian life – it is one of the major displayers of your faith.

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. It's a surprising teaching of Jesus from Matthew 5. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive.The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/bulletinIf you are interested in learning more about Calvary, want to connect with us, or interested in learning more, visit https://calvaryburlington.ca/connect-cardTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world with the Gospel of Jesus, click here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/give

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Love Your Enemies What does it really mean to love your enemies? And how do you respond when people hurt you, oppose you, or work against you? In this message from our Upside Down Way of God series, we explore one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus from Matthew 5:43-48 and Luke 6:27-36. While culture teaches outrage, retaliation, and tribalism, Jesus teaches a different way: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you. Together, we unpack how hatred and bitterness shape the human soul, how modern culture profits from outrage, and why Jesus calls His followers to refuse becoming what wounded them. Most importantly, we discover that loving enemies is not weakness—it is one of the clearest ways we resemble our Father in heaven. Because while we were still enemies, God moved toward us through Christ. The world understands revenge. What shocks people is mercy. Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? What stood out to you most from this week's message?  Looking at Matthew 5:43-48, what was wrong with the religious teaching Jesus was correcting? Why do you think people naturally drift toward instead of Kingdom love? tribal love conditional love transactional love Which one of these four commands that Jesus gave feels the hardest to you personally, and why? love your enemies bless those who curse you do good to those who hate you pray for those who mistreat you HEART – How did it make you feel? What did it look like when bitterness or resentment began shaping: your thoughts your speech your attitude your peace Which line impacted you the most, and why? “The Kingdom refuses to become what wounded it.” “Hatred punishes the person carrying it.” “The cross is proof that God loves His enemies.” “You cannot love enemies while protecting ego.” Is there anyone you have quietly stopped seeing as an image-bearer and started viewing only as “the enemy”? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? What is one practical way you can actively show Kingdom love this week? praying for someone refusing gossip blessing instead of retaliating doing good quietly showing compassion releasing bitterness Take a moment and ask yourself: Is there someone I need to forgive?  Is there bitterness I've been rehearsing? Is hatred quietly discipling my heart? Now pray together for: healing from offense freedom from bitterness compassion for difficult people the ability to love like Jesus Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what’s next

Live In Love | Love Your Enemy-Pray for Those Who Persecute You - Matthew 5.38-48 by Midtown Presbyterian Church

Rev. Richey Goodrich preaches on Matthew 5:38–48

How should Christians respond when they are wronged, insulted, or…

Text: Matthew 5:43-48; variousTheme: While Jesus' words throughout the Sermon on the Mount are challenging, this might be near the top of the list for “most difficult to do” in real life. The good news is this: Jesus can help you with this one!Memory Verse: Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love yourneighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49612313

Hudson Parker | 05.24.26 | ethoschurch.org

What does it really mean to love your enemies the way God does? This week, we unpack Matthew 5 and the Gospel story at the heart of Pentecost: God takes His enemies, makes them His family, fills them with His Spirit, and sends them back into the world to love radically. Discover why loving your enemies may be one of the clearest signs of a Spirit-filled life.

During this message, we explored Jesus’ teaching on loving your enemies in the Sermon on the Mount. Loving my enemies means... resetting my response and offering prayer instead of retaliation. This weekend, Pastor Steve Huffman guided us through both of these important points as we continued our series, The Hard Truth. This week be encouraged to pray for your enemies.

Luke 6:27 - Andrew Boreland - Evening Service - The hard sayings of Jesus

Love Your EnemiesSeries: Kingdom Come Speaker: Graeme ShanksSunday MorningDate: 24th May 2026Passage: Matthew 5:38-48

You worship words: Overcome words. Incident with nun in Israel. Black cemetery vandalism. Love your enemy.

www.northmaincog.org/online Love Your Enemies 2026 Theme: Gentleness Series Title: A Gentle Response Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 May 17th, 2026 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49587725

Acts 7:54-60

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.1.     When it comes to conflict/being mistreated, do you see yourself in any of the descriptions in the sermon: withdrawing, ghosting, “processing” with others, revving up the internal defense attorney? Share with the group if possible.2.     Is there anywhere in your life where you believe you are seeking resolution but might actually be seeking retribution? Or is there an example of that in your past?3.     If you are a Christian, do you ever find yourself feeling like the death of Jesus is not enough to do justice for this or that person's sins?4.     Do you believe that every wrong will be paid for, either by Jesus or the wrongdoer? If so, how does or should that impact the way you approach conflict and being wronged?5.     Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep… Is there anyone in your life, or the world out there, whose humanity you are narrowing down to a one-dimensional enemy?6.     Do you find the gospel creating space in your life to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation with others? How so/why or why not?

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A sermon by Seun Otukpe. Listen along as Commission Church continues our series in the Gospel of Luke.

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The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

Most people probably don't love their enemies. Most people probably don't even try to love their enemies. In fact, many people love to have enemies: They love to have enemies to hate. Then again, Jesus commands us to love our enemies. Yes, but how?

What if Jesus' most famous commands—turn the other cheek and love your enemies—aren't about weakness at all, but something far more radical? In this episode of Sunday School Remix, we take a closer look at Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, uncovering a deeper, more honest way of living that invites us into transformation rather than avoidance. It's a conversation about self-reflection, community, and a God who meets us right in the middle of our struggles.What You'll Learn:Rethink what “turning the other cheek” actually meansDiscover how loving your enemies reveals something within youUnderstand Jesus' “third way” beyond retaliation or submissionExplore how community forms through honesty and graceSee how God meets us in weakness, not perfectionChapters: 00:00 Introduction: Radical commands of Jesus 01:00 The upside-down nature of the Sermon on the Mount 02:10 Honor and shame in Jesus' time 03:00 What “turn the other cheek” really means 04:00 A third way: confronting injustice without violence 05:00 Why loving your enemies is so radical 06:00 The people who trigger us (and why) 07:00 Recognizing ourselves in others 08:00 Communion and confronting despair 09:00 Finding new life through honesty and community 10:00 Loving others by facing ourselves 11:00 Faith isn't about fixing—it's about going through it 12:00 Closing reflectionsConnect with Bethany:

Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ From the 2020 National Gathering, this episode challenges Christians to follow Jesus' radical command to love their enemies. The speaker examines how modern society personifies ideologies as enemies, shares real-life stories of reaching hurting youth, and calls listeners to lead with compassion without sacrificing conviction. Practical takeaways include building relationships across divides, feeding and caring for those we fear, and overcoming evil with good (Romans 12:20-21).

Krissy Bakke, hippie Chrisitan is short this week and simply speaks the words of Jesus. Love is more important than ever. Let's make an effort to love all. Take 10 minutes to ponder these amazing words from the Lover of our ALL.

What does it mean to love our enemies...and who might they be? Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Matthew 5:43-48)!

Send us Fan Mail“Love your enemies” is easy to quote and brutally hard to live. We sit with Luke 6:27–49 and ask the questions we usually dodge: Do we actually love the people who hurt us, or do we just avoid them? Do we judge others more harshly than ourselves? And if our life gets tested today, will we stand firm or collapse?Rico leads us through Jesus' radical kingdom ethic where love is not transactional and mercy is not optional. We talk about agape love as a choice empowered by God, not a mood, and we connect the Golden Rule to everyday life where pride, payback, and scorekeeping show up fast, especially in relationships and marriage. This is the Sermon on the Plain, and it gets direct: blessing, praying, lending without expecting return, and reflecting God's kindness even toward the ungrateful.Then we tackle the “judge not” passage that gets twisted so often. We clarify the difference between self-righteous condemnation and humble, loving correction, and we lean into Jesus' picture of the speck and the plank as a warning against spiritual blindness. We also talk about discernment, who we allow to teach us, and why mercy should be our default measure.Jesus ends with fruit and foundations, and it's the perfect gut check: what's in the heart eventually comes out, and storms reveal what we've built on. If you've been craving a Bible study that is practical, honest, and searching, this one will press you in the best way. Subscribe for more Life Talk, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

Pastor Eric Channing preaches on Matthew 5:43-48.

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Dr. Tim Sperduto - Luke 6:27-36

Jesus offers a brutal teaching: love your enemies.  May we pray for the grace to carry out this commandment! (Lectionary #229) February 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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Jesus gives us the most radical ethic of love that's ever been put forth: “Turn the other cheek.” This ethic has been criticized and disregarded, but no one ever says the reason is because it's too low or vile or unworthy. They always say it's too high, too lofty. The reason it seems so lofty is it's a whole new dimension. The love ethic in Matthew 5 is part of a package. The package is that Christianity itself is actually an interconnected set of radically altered relationships. A new relationship with God creates a new relationship with yourself, creates a new relationship with others. They can't be separated. They rise and fall together, and you can't have one without the others.  Let's take a look at those three aspects. As we move through this passage, we'll see 1) the understanding of the self, 2) the relationship with others, and 3) the root of it all: a new relationship with God. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 3, 1989. Series: Ten Commandments 1989. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24; 38-48. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.