In this video, a woman shares her personal experience of being imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding Jewish people in Holland. She spent 11 months in prison, including time in solitary confinement and a concentration camp where her sister died. Despite the difficult circumstances, she credits God for keeping her sweet and tender. She shares a message of encouragement to the audience, reminding them that suffering for Jesus is a privilege and that God will provide the strength needed in those moments. She concludes by reading a passage from 1 Peter 4:12, emphasizing the joy that awaits those who share in Christ's sufferings.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness in our lives as Christians. He mentions that while people may know the Bible, speak in tongues, or preach, they may still lack kindness. The speaker prays for God to help us draw people to Him through our kindness, especially in a world filled with confusion and misconceptions about Christianity. He highlights the need for our actions to reflect our faith and for us to show love through acts of kindness, assisting and helping others. The speaker also references the book of Proverbs, stating that those who are kind benefit themselves, while the cruel bring ruin upon themselves.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and the need to overcome evil with good. He highlights the concept of giving water and food to one's enemies and wanting their salvation and good on earth. The speaker also discusses how Christ overcame sin and rebellion through the legal transaction of justification and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. He contrasts Christianity with other religions, emphasizing that salvation is a transaction between God and His people, received by faith alone. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the sacrifice of missionaries who have given their lives for their enemies, and the question of whether love can truly overcome evil in such situations.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the boldness of the appeal to present one's body to God. He urges individuals to come to God in light of His great mercy and make a personal presentation of everything they have been bought with. The preacher highlights the importance of sincerity in worship, cautioning against singing empty words without true meaning. He also emphasizes the significance of maintaining right relationships with others, as seen in the commandments. The basis of the appeal is rooted in the depth and length of God's love demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The preacher shares a powerful testimony of a missionary who was deeply moved by a choir singing "I surrender all" while he was struggling on the mission field. The appeal to present one's body as a living sacrifice to God is both bold and reasonable, calling for a complete surrender of body, soul, and spirit.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Exodus 23:4-5, which discusses the concept of aggressive kindness. The passage emphasizes the importance of helping even one's enemies in times of need. The preacher explains that if someone encounters their enemy's donkey going astray or the donkey being burdened, they should assist and show kindness. This act of kindness is compared to helping someone whose car has crashed today. The sermon concludes with a reminder to be grateful for God's aggressive kindness towards us and a reference to the story of Elisha and his servant being surrounded by enemies.

In this sermon, Basilias Schlink emphasizes the importance of love and reconciliation in building God's kingdom. He encourages listeners to not be estranged from anyone and to actively seek reconciliation with those they have conflicts with. Schlink advises praying about conflicts and humbling oneself before God to learn forgiveness and love. He also suggests self-examination and genuine repentance as ways to address conflicts and seek wisdom from God on how to proceed.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not judging or condemning others, but instead forgiving them. He encourages the congregation to give kindness and mercy to others, as God promises to give back to them in abundance. The preacher highlights the need for believers to be ambassadors of the cross of Christ, even in a society that may mock or reject biblical values. He urges college students to seek God's strength in standing firm in their faith on their campuses. The sermon concludes with a call to live for the sake of others and to be ready to preach the word of God in all seasons.

Erlo Stegen emphasizes the transformative power of responding to evil with good, as illustrated in Romans 12:20-21 and Proverbs 25:21-22. He shares a story of a Christian neighbor who, despite repeated harm from a heathen neighbor's cow, chose to respond with kindness rather than retaliation, ultimately leading to a change in the neighbor's behavior. Stegen highlights that such unexpected goodness can convict the conscience of those who do wrong, and that God rewards those who act righteously. He also draws parallels with Elijah's respectful treatment of King Ahab, despite Ahab's evil actions, showcasing the importance of maintaining integrity and goodness in the face of adversity.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of generosity and love, urging believers to respond to those who have wronged them with kindness rather than resentment. He highlights the biblical principle of feeding and caring for one's enemies, encouraging individuals to actively seek reconciliation and friendship instead of harboring bitterness. Meyer challenges listeners to perform acts of kindness towards those who have harmed them, suggesting that such actions can lead to personal transformation and divine assistance. By embodying Christ's love, believers can turn hostility into friendship and experience the beauty of salvation and a gentle spirit.

John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness, urging the congregation to not only attend church gatherings but also to actively bring their brethren to salvation. He emphasizes the need to care for others, even enemies, by feeding them and offering them drink, as a means to overcome evil with good. Chrysostom uses the example of David's mercy towards Saul to illustrate the power of forgiveness and kindness towards those who have wronged us. He highlights the significance of reconciling with others in this life to avoid judgment in the afterlife, stressing the importance of forgiveness as a means to receive forgiveness from God.

John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of correcting others with love and gentleness, emphasizing the need to approach reproof with care and compassion. He highlights the significance of speaking words that edify and build up others, rather than tearing them down with unsavory speech. Chrysostom urges believers to correct in a brotherly manner, using praise and commendation alongside reproof to soften the impact and promote understanding. He warns against the dangers of speaking evil of others, emphasizing the negative consequences it brings to the speaker, the hearer, and the one accused.

John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of forgiveness and overcoming anger towards our enemies. He emphasizes the need to imitate Christ in responding to insults and injuries with kindness and reconciliation, rather than retaliation. Chrysostom encourages his listeners to control their anger, avoid escalating conflicts, and strive for peace and reconciliation even in the face of provocation and injustice.

David Servant preaches on Jesus' sermon on the mountainside, explaining the difference between God's standard of holiness and the misinterpretations of the religious teachers of His day. Jesus addresses the topics of divorce, making vows, revenge, and loving one's enemies, emphasizing the importance of following God's higher standard of truth, mercy, and love towards all, even those who wrong us.

Clement of Rome preaches about the importance of submission, love between preachers and converts, and the challenges of serving God faithfully. He emphasizes the need to arrange our lives in a way that reflects God's compassion and love, even in the face of envy and challenges. Peter and his companions navigate through various cities, demonstrating humility, frugality, and the willingness to serve others. The sermon delves into the concept of true philanthropy, which involves loving and doing good even to enemies, as a reflection of God's love and mercy.

George Fox preaches to friends in prison and sufferers in the county, reminding them of the eternal power and peace they have in Christ Jesus. He encourages them to remain steadfast in faith, knowing that nothing can separate them from the love of God. Fox urges them to endure persecution for righteousness' sake, rejoicing in their reward in heaven and glorifying God in their sufferings.

Denis Lyle preaches on the story of Elisha and his servant being surrounded by the Syrian army, highlighting the unseen angelic forces that protect God's people. He emphasizes the need for believers to discern the hostility, strategy, and tendency of the enemy, recognizing the spiritual battle we are in. Lyle encourages dispelling fear by trusting in God's Word and the presence of guardian angels, showcasing Elisha's calmness and faith in the face of danger. The sermon concludes with a call to display God's favor by showing kindness and grace even to enemies, reflecting the ethic of love and overcoming evil with good.

John Piper preaches about the importance of understanding the true essence of the church, emphasizing that the church is not a building but a group of believers who gather to worship God, be exhorted from the Word, and celebrate the Lord's Supper under the guidance of appointed leaders. He delves into the minimum qualifications that define a local church according to the New Testament, highlighting the significance of believers' faith, baptism, regular assembling, worship, exhortation, and the Lord's Supper. Piper challenges the congregation to move beyond the minimum standards and strive for a maximum local church that focuses on doing good deeds for others, as exemplified by Jesus and emphasized throughout the New Testament.

George MacDonald preaches on the profound message of loving our enemies as a way to reflect the divine nature within us, emphasizing that true perfection lies in loving others unconditionally, just as our Father in heaven loves both the good and the evil. He challenges the notion of hating those who wrong us, urging us to see beyond their faults and recognize the divine essence within them that calls for our love and compassion. MacDonald highlights the importance of acknowledging our own faults and seeking forgiveness, as well as extending forgiveness to others, trusting in the transformative power of divine love to heal relationships and bring about reconciliation.