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Have you ever had something happen to you in which you responded, “That just ain’t right!” We all have. But nobody quite understands injustice like Archie Williams. He was arrested in 1982 for a crime he did not commit. His verdict was overturned only when DNA evidence could be brought forth to prove…

Introduction: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as…

You have heard... 20 “When a man strikes his slave, male or female, with a rod and the slave dies under his hand, he shall be avenged. 21 But if the slave survives a day or two, he is not to be avenged, for the slave is his money. 22 “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children…

Introduction: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as…

#BLM, #BlueLivesMatter, #OccupyWallStreet, #MeToo and debate over reparations are all contemporary causes that are responses to abusive attitudes and behaviors. How do we respond to victimization? Anything that you or I say that even appears to potentially minimize the suffering experienced can be perceived…

Why you need an Avenger.

Jesus said not to take revenge. but how is this possible? how can we stand up and get beaten up?

Jesus teaches about retaliation

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Target Date: Sunday, 7 May 2023 Word Study/ Translation Notes: See – ὁράω hŏraō – Second person, plural. See to it, make sure. Literally – stare at. Repay - ἀποδίδωμι apŏdidōmi – Third person subjunctive…

Exodus 21:24 (KJV 1900) 24 Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Let’s for a moment suggest this is the only legal guide line we had for life. It’s pretty bleak. If this was the code by which we lived, then there would be no justice, but there would be vengeance. There are more…

The New Birth creates in us more love for the Kingdom of Christ than in our "inalienable" rights here on earth

Introduction Review of some truth from Proverbs on Sunday night I do not want the King seeing me usurping His authority and seeking my own revenge. Proverbs 20:22 (KJV 1900) 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; But wait on the Lord , and he shall save thee. Good example about how this is not about…

Introduction Review of some truth from Proverbs on Sunday night I do not want the King seeing me usurping His authority and seeking my own revenge. Proverbs 20:22 (KJV 1900) 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; But wait on the Lord , and he shall save thee. Good example about how this is not about…

You must not use unrighteous means to get ahead, since the Lord will judge all such wickedness.

Intro: Its a good thing that bumper stickers with Christian messages have become less popular over the years. Some taught bad theology “God is my Co-Pilot” Others could send mixed message-- “Christians are not perfect, Just forgiven” —If talking about Justification by faith, yes....but does is square…

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Well, maybe not.

Title: The building blocks of sin pt2 Text: Matthew 5:27-30 D.T: Do everything you can to remove yourself from sin, even if it’s uncomfortable Introduction: We’ve recently been in a series on the sermon on the mount, and we’ve recently moved into a portion of this series I’ve entitled “The building blocks…

We are wrapping up chapter 5. Steve and Dane did a great job preaching by Gods grace. You might have notices a theme in all of these sections. Anger, Lust, Oaths, Divorce, and now retaliation and loving you enemy. Here is the theme: We need a Savior, We need Jesus, Jesus save me from myself. Before I…

What Jesus means to fulfill the law. Matthew 5:17 ““Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will…

When faced with opposition or have experienced harm, the believer is commanded to surrender vengeance to God and position themselves in a way that does not misrepresent the Lord and allows them to continue to be an influential witness of the Gospel.

Luke 6:27-42 Next week is Good Friday and Easter! (Take a card and give it to a friend or family member) Today, we continue in Luke (Next year on Easter we will be in Luke’s resurrection account/finishing the next week) These are some difficult teachings… ( NOT what does it mean?)… He’s joking, right?…

Introduction- The Best of Enemies Baby Boy, Hustle & Flow, Four Brothers, Smoking Aces, The Family That Preys, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Think Like A Man, Hidden Figures, Empire, The Best of Enemies, & The Color Purple Who do all of these movies and TV show have…

Kingdom Hearts Sermon Series: Making our way through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Two foundational truths as we look at Jesus’ teachings here Heartfelt love for all others / true inner goodness Jesus as Master Teacher: hear his words and put them into practice Prayer / Matthew 5:38-48 Stumbling Block of…