Podcasts about love your enemies

Sermon from Aaron Anderson on November 30, 2025

Sermon 11-23-25 // Pastor Bryce Taylor

He had ruined her life.   “Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! For he would recover him of his leprosy.”  -2 Kings 5:3 (KJV)

2023-11-23 - Love Your Enemy： Matthew 5_33-48 [8n-N_PZK3fw] by Salvador Flores III

Where are you holding onto the burden of bitterness? This week, hear a powerful & important message from our friend & guest speaker, Eric Praschan. Out of Matthew 5:43-48, listen as we dive into the call of Jesus to love our enemies. Be encouraged!

Did Yeshua contradict Moses when He said, “love your enemies”? We show how Matthew 5:43–48 aligns with Exodus 23:4–5 and why Yeshua corrected tradition, not Torah. We also explain “be perfect” (teleios) as spiritual maturity and give practical steps to love enemies. Scriptures (4–6):Matthew 5:43–48; Exodus 23:4–5; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27–28; Romans 5:10; Matthew 5:17 Takeaway (1–2 sentences):Loving our enemies isn't optional; it's how we resemble our Father. Pray, greet, and help even those who oppose you—this is mature obedience.

Weekly sermon from Trinity Church Denver

What does it really mean to “love your enemies”? In this episode of the Harvard Religion Beat, host Jonathan Beasley talks with Rev. Matthew Potts—Professor of Religion and Literature at Harvard Divinity School and Pusey Minister at Harvard's Memorial Church—about forgiveness, anger, and living with harm without letting it define us. Edited by Eden Olayiwole. Sermon audio courtesy of the Memorial Church of Harvard University. Intro and outro music: “How Did This Happen,” courtesy of Extreme Music (Art House 3).

This week Pastor Jesse speaks on how we shouldn't hate our enemies but love them instead. Main Scripture & Points: Matthew 5:43-47 Exodus 23:4-5 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Point: Blessed are teh peacemakers

In this sobering and soul-searching message, Pastor Karl dives deep into Matthew 5:17–48, where Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it—and then raises the bar of righteousness far beyond anything the scribes and Pharisees ever imagined.Through six piercing examples—anger that murders the heart, lust that commits adultery in the mind, casual divorce, manipulative oaths, retaliation, and hatred disguised as justice—Jesus exposes the truth we all try to avoid: outward obedience is never enough. God judges the heart. Every single one of us stands guilty before His perfect standard.Yet the bad news is meant to drive us to the best news. Pastor Karl powerfully unpacks how Jesus' command in verse 48—“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”—is not a cruel impossible demand, but the very reason the Son of God came. We cannot achieve the righteousness God requires, so God freely gives it to us through faith in Christ. Jesus took our unrighteousness and imputes His perfect righteousness to all who repent and trust Him.A hard-hitting, heart-exposing sermon that leaves no room for self-righteousness, but ends with the liberating joy of the gospel: guilty sinners can be clothed in the very righteousness of God and stand before Him as if we had never sinned. Essential listening for anyone who wonders, “How can I ever be right with a holy God?”Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: Walking with Jesus | Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 | Download Audio

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: Walking with Jesus | Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 | Download Audio

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” - this is Jesus' word to the average person, facing everyday circumstances and relationship hardships. You've got to be kidding right?It takes a God sized imagination to say this, and it takes Jesus sized boldness to live like this, and it takes Holy Spirit sized courage to follow this command of Jesus. Are you up for it?

Topics: Thanksgiving, Life on Mars, Talk to God, National Days, Love Your Enemy, Breaking Animal News Masterclass, Welcome to the Show, Non-Anxious Voice BONUS CONTENT: Sick Burns of the Bible Quotes: "You can't have gratitude and anger at the same time." "God is THE artist." "Because you didn't plan it, HE gets the credit." "We're all trying to fill a deeper yearning." "You can see God's nature by what's been made." Thanks for listening to this episode of the Oddcast Rewind! We're so glad you joined us for these throwback moments from November of 2022. Whether they were new discoveries or familiar favorites, we hope they brought a little encouragement to your day. . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook! For Christian banking you can trust, click here!

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In November 16th's sermon, Brian McLain establishes how and why change begins with loving your enemies. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;    if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

This is the tenth sermon in our series "The Good Life" The title of this message is "Love your Enemies" Jeff Francona is on the Preaching Team at The Gospel Tabernacle. November 16, 2025.

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Christ calls us to love everyone, including our enemies. But how do we do that? And why would we love for those who hate us? Tom Pounder share about that in this devotional. 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Matthew 503:25 - Harboring unforgiveness is irreconcilable07:05 - ConclusionShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Christ calls us to love everyone, including our enemies. But how do we do that? And why would we love for those who hate us? Tom Pounder share about that in this devotional. 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Matthew 503:25 - Harboring unforgiveness is irreconcilable07:05 - ConclusionShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Kingdom citizens relate to others based on how they relate to the Father.

Kingdom citizens relate to others based on how they relate to the Father.

Matthew 5:43-48We would love to see you during our Sunday morning service.  Click here for the time and location.https://ubcellsworth.org/#schedDo you have a prayer request? https://ubcellsworth.org/#prayerIf you are seeking biblical counseling....click here https://ubcellsworth.org/

The teaching of Jesus in Luke 6:27, “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” is arguably one of the most hard commands in all of scripture. When applied to the pain of defamation, of being maliciously attacked, of being slandered, or ridiculed, this verse calls us not to passive endurance, but to an active, counterintuitive response that defeats the enemy's aim without compromising our own soul.God bless,Rev Leon

Matthew 5:43-48

Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:43-48

The idea that we should "love your enemies" is so profound that Pat and Jeff decided to continue this important conversation in this episode of "Walking with God." Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Pat Barry and Jeff Quinto and may not reflect the opinions of the Bethel Bible Series or Bethel Lutheran Church. Soli Deo Gloria!

Love Your Enemies 43You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. 44But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.46For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?47And if you greet only your brothers,[a] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Thank you for tuning into to PART TO of "How do you love your enemies?" Steven Garofalo is going to share the answer through the Bible in this episode PART1 of two parts. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Please LIKE and SHARE with others:)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

Jesus commands us to love our enemies, but what does that actually mean? In this message from Matthew 5:43–48, we explore how agape love calls us to respond to opposition—not with retaliation or passivity, but with the active, Christlike love that transforms hearts.

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How do you love your enemies? Steven Garofalo is going to share the answer through the Bible in this episode PART1 of two parts.Make sure to SUBSCRIBE!Please LIKE and SHARE with others:)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

Welcome Home! This weeks sermon is titled “Love Your Enemies” in "The Jesus Way” sermon series. We hope you are encouraged by this message. If you would like to know more about us, or get in touch, check out our website at https://northwoodchristian.org

We are told to "love your enemies," but how can we do that when it seems to fly against every impulse we have?  Find out what Pat and Jeff have to say about it in this episode of "Walking with God." Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Pat Barry and Jeff Quinto and may not reflect the opinions of the Bethel Bible Series or Bethel Lutheran Church. Soli Deo Gloria!

Love your enemies? It sounds impossible, but Pastor Chris shows us how God's grace changes everything. When we choose love over hate, we break the cycle. Whether you're wrestling with personal conflicts or seeking to understand Jesus' teachings more deeply, this message offers practical insights for living out enemy-love in today's world. Listen now to learn how being a child of God changes everything about how we handle conflict.

Rev. David Morris concludes the "Swipe Left" sermon series unpacking Jesus' radical command to love your enemies, showing that real strength comes through surrender, prayer, and choosing love over hate, even when it feels impossible. It's a raw reminder that boundaries, grace, and forgiveness are how we heal, reflect God's heart, and break cycles of bitterness.The Stirring meets at 5:30 pm on Sundays.This series is for anyone seeking authentic faith, honest conversations, and a deeper understanding of God's word—whether you're deconstructing, in recovery, or just searching for real answers in a divided world.—Stay connected with The Stirring at Hope Church in Memphis, TN:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @TheStirringAtHopeTikTok • @TheStirringAtHopeFacebook • @TheStirringAtHopePrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Prayer

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From bipartisan cooperation to prayerful gratitude, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins Drew Collins to reflect on joy, wisdom, and love of enemy in a divided nation—offering a vision of public service grounded in the way of Jesus.“Jesus defied expectations—he welcomed the stranger, he fed the hungry, he loved his enemies.”Together they discuss the role of faith in public life amid deep division. Reflecting on Jesus's call to love our enemies and the Apostle Paul's exhortation to “rejoice always,” she describes how Scripture, prayer, and gratitude sustain her work in the U.S. Senate.From bipartisan collaboration to the challenges of resisting an authoritarian executive branch, Gillibrand speaks candidly about the challenges of embodying gentleness and compassion in politics, consistently seeking spiritual solidarity with colleagues across the aisle. Drawing on Philippians 4, she testifies to the peace of God that transcends understanding, revealing a vision of political life animated by faith, courage, and joy—all in the spirit of hope, humility, and the enduring call to love in public service.Episode Highlights“Faith is the greatest gift you could have. It grounds me; it reminds me why I'm here and what my life is supposed to be about.”“We can disagree about public policy, but we don't have to be in disagreement as people.”“Jesus defied expectations—he welcomed the stranger, he fed the hungry, he loved his enemies.”“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice… let your gentleness be evident to all.”“I pray for wisdom every day. Scripture tells us if you ask for it, you will receive it—and boy do I need it.”About Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Gillibrand is the U.S. Senator from New York, serving since 2009. A graduate of Dartmouth College and UCLA Law School, she has focused her legislative career on ethics reform, national security, and family policy. Grounded in her Christian faith, she seeks to model bipartisan leadership and compassionate public service. For more information, visit gillibrand.senate.gov.Helpful Links and ResourcesPhilippians 4:4–9 (Bible Gateway)Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Tim Keller)Gospel in Life Podcast (Tim Keller)Chaplain Barry C. Black – U.S. Senate ChaplainKirsten Gillibrand, Official Senate PageFaith and DivisionGillibrand describes America's current political and social moment as deeply divided, weakened by retreat into ideological corners.“We're stronger when we work together—when people love their neighbors and care as if they were their own family.”Faith offers grounding amid chaos; social media and tribalism breed extremism and hate.Following Jesus in Public LifeFaith clarifies her purpose and sustains her in political life.“It makes everything make sense to me.”Living “out of step with what's cool, trendy, or powerful” defines Christian vocation in public office.Bipartisanship and Common GroundWorks with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) on crypto regulation, Ted Cruz (R-TX) on first responder support, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) on stock trading bans.“If I can restore some healthcare or Meals on Wheels, I'll go that extra mile to do that good thing.”Collaboration as moral practice—faith expressed through policy partnership.Loving Enemies and Welcoming StrangersDraws parallels between Jesus's ministry and bipartisan cooperation.“He would sooner convert a Roman soldier than go to war with him.”“If I went to a Democratic rally and said, ‘love your enemy,' I don't know how that would go over.”Testifying to FaithWeekly Bible study with Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black.“He told us: Testify to your blessings. Share what God is doing in your life.”Posts daily blessings on social media, mixing joy and public witness.The Faith of DemocratsCounters perception that Democrats lack faith: “There are more ordained ministers and theology degrees on our side than people realize.”Mentions Senators Tim Kaine, Chris Coons, Raphael Warnock, Amy Klobuchar, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, all of whom regularly meet and discuss their faith and its impact on public office.Faith and Policy DifferencesOn reproductive rights and LGBTQ equality: “It's not the government's job to discriminate.”Frames Matthew 25 as central to Democratic faith—feeding, caring, welcoming.Compares differing theological interpretations of government's role in justice.Joy and GratitudePhilippians 4 as daily anchor: “Rejoice in the Lord always… let your gentleness be evident to all.”Keeps a five-year daily gratitude journal: “You rewire your brain to look for what is praiseworthy.”Rejoicing doesn't deny suffering; it transforms it into solidarity.Prayer and WisdomPrays constantly for family, colleagues, nation, and reconciliation.“Wisdom's usually the one thing I ask for myself.”Prayer as discernment: deciding “where to put my voice, effort, and relationships.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa.Hosted by Evan Rosa.Production Assistance by Alexa Rollow and Emily Brookfield.A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School (faith.yale.edu/about)Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: faith.yale.edu/give

Today we're sharing Arthur Brooks' keynote from Restore this last weekend. This message was so powerful—it will stop you in your tracks, and feels so essential for this exact moment. We believe it needs to be heard everywhere—in our homes, our communities, and across the country—so we're sharing it with you now.This year we gathered at Utah Valley University for Restore, where just two weeks earlier Charlie Kirk was assassinated while addressing a large crowd. So soon after such horrific violence, the campus itself carried a real weight of grief and uncertainty. Arthur walked straight into that heaviness with so much clarity and conviction—and called us toward a powerful vision of moral courage and discipleship.His message was bold. He confronted unflinchingly what's really breaking us apart—not political division, but the deeper poison of contempt. And then he challenged us with this: Moral courage isn't standing up to the people you disagree with—moral courage is standing up to your own side on behalf of those you disagree with.Arthur says tolerance and civility are too low a bar. The real standard is much higher. It's the Sermon on the Mount. It's loving our enemies—not as a feeling, but as radical, concrete, countercultural action.Arthur wove together science, story, faith, and humor into something deeply personal and urgently needed. His challenge was clear: if we want a different kind of country, we have to become a different kind of people.This felt like a spark. Now the work of discipleship begins. We also want to mention that you can watch this presentation on our youtube channel. Arthur is a super engaging presenter and we strongly recommend that you watch this one. If you bought a ticket for Restore this year, we will email you the recordings as soon we they're edited! If you didn't get a ticket this year, you can order the Restore 2025 recordings at faithmatters.org/restore.Get the Restore recordingsLearn more and register for REPAIR