Sermons on Accepting Forgiveness:

Who Can Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Nov 4, 2009

Chirsitian Forgiveness

Leviticus 20:7,10 (New Living Translation): So set yourselves apart to be holy, for I am the Lord your God. “If a man commits adultery with his neighbor’s wife, both the man and the woman who have committed adultery must be put to death.” Revelations 22:14-15,17(New Living Translation): Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Sin Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 9, 2011

The sin offering atoned for sins committed unknowingly where restitution was impossible. This was a required sacrifice, as was the guilt offering. Unintentional sins of commission and unintentional sins of omission are discussed.

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus The Sin Offering Leviticus 4:1-5:13 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 30, 2011 Take your Bible and locate Leviticus chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2010

The key to the Lord’s Prayer is the word "as"

AS- The Lord’s Prayer Mt 6:5-18 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

Can You Bury The Hatchet?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2010

In the Lord’s Prayer we pray "forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin agianst us." It is not easy. We do not pretend to do it well, but forgiveness is a primary act of faith if we are to follow and imitate Jesus. the sermon includes the outlin

In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2010 Text: Luke 4:11 Pentecost X - Redeemer “Can You Bury the Hatchet?” (read text) Sometimes I listen to Country Music. The songs in Country Music, whether sung by Johnny Cash, Tanaya Twain, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift certainly put words to music that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Peter And Judas: What's The Difference?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Peter and Judas both failed during the Passion of Christ. But the result was really different. Here's why.

Passage: Matthew 27:1-10 Intro: There are few more dishonorable people than Judas Iscariot 1. when is the last time you heard of a baby named Judas? 2. he comes and goes in this ongoing drama, and here he finally goes. 3. I find it very interesting that this event is found right after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Way Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

Ezekiel 1:1-3 Matthew 18:21-35 “The Way of Life”By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org The Book of Ezekiel begins with: “In the fourth month On the fifth day Of the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin.” How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2011

God is interested in our ATTITUDES

Attitudes Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don't exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. Now, if I had been you, I'd have created ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Grace Greater Than Their Sin!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 7, 2011

Why should we forgive?

First time we are intruded to Paul is when he is at the stoning of Stephen. Second time is when he has warrants to arrest those of the Way in Damascus but on the road to Damascus ran into grace! Ananias comes and restores Paul’s sight, after he begins to preach, and gets death threats, goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Response

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 3, 2010

God asks the impossible, disciples replyt increase our faith (proper response) He does - at the cross

Concordia Lutheran Church, Cerritos Redeemer Lutheran Church, Southgate Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, La Mirada Pentecost 19, October 3, 2010 (note - this sermon was preached simultaneously by myself and two of my deacons, covering two churches in pastoral transistion - results were amazing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Unforgiveness Is The Cancer Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive.

Intro Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive. We in stubborn blindness don’t see the good God is doing when He teaches us to forgive. Instead, we see ourselves as losing out in some way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Be Their God

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 16, 2010

God's promise is to never cast out any who truly come to Him. He speaks of our spiritual successes in the affirmative, before they are evident in the natural. Of Israel, as also of us, He says, "I will save them fom all their sinful backsliding, and I wil

I Will Be Their God By Rev. Mario Gonzalez I. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:22-23 “22 I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. There will be one king over all of them and they will never again be two nations or be divided into two kingdoms. 23 They will no longer defile ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Outward Focused Life: Understanding Grace

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

The story of Hosea is an incredible picture of grace foreshadowing the most grace-empowered act of the universe.

“Imagine the soundtrack from ‘Moulin Rouge’ playing in the background: ‘…There was a man who loved a woman deeply.’ “She was a prostitute. There may have been reams of reasons why she sold her body to men to do what they would. But whatever, her soul had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Life Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

- Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace For Jonah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 4 of a 5 part series. This sermon speaks of God’s grace, mercy and compassion, because of His love for us.

Jonah 2:10 - 3:10 August 09, 2009 When it comes to forgiveness, there are different types of people. There are some people who cannot forgive, even the small things aren’t forgiven. Then there are those who say they forgive, but really don’t forgive, if you know what I mean. Then we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph--He Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 17, 2009

THis sermon deals with Joseph’s willingness to rise up and forgive those who caused him pain and sorrow in life.

Joseph, He Got Up Genesis 37:12-36 Matthew 18:21-35 Genesis 44-46 October 20, 2009 How many of you have asked that question, “Lord how many times should I forgive? How many times should I put up with this? How many times is enough” One person that dealt with this question was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed