Jul 23, 2023
Love Your Enemies and Bless Those Who Curse You?
By: Chris Bender
Series: Stand Alone
When Jesus taught, during His sermon on the mount, some of what He called His disciples to do can be very challenging. It especially challenging when our culture is offended by everything. How can we effectively love our enemies and pray for those who hate us. Chris preaches on how Jesus, the disciples and others believers have effectively done this by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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- Jul 23, 2023Love Your Enemies and Bless Those Who Curse You?
Jul 23, 2023Love Your Enemies and Bless Those Who Curse You?By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneWhen Jesus taught, during His sermon on the mount, some of what He called His disciples to do can be very challenging. It especially challenging when our culture is offended by everything. How can we effectively love our enemies and pray for those who hate us. Chris preaches on how Jesus, the disciples and others believers have effectively done this by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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