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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Real Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 12, 2011
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     | 7,886 views

    If we want real reconciliation and healing in our broken relationships, then we must confess our own sins to one another; we must forgive those who sinned against us; but none of that is possible until we truly believe that God is in control.

    Stewart Ruch, a pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, talks about the “huge gap” between the ideal and the real in our everyday lives, using a family outing as an example. You see, every fall his family likes to go apple picking. Now, for the Ruch family, the ideal day for apple picking is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Thorny People Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Faithfulness, People, Hurts & forgiveness, love

    Thorny People 1 Peter 4: 12-19 (p859) Sept. 9, 2012 INTRODUCTION: There are amazing truths in scripture and, no I don’t completely understand them all…I’m on a journey trying to grow deeper and wider in those truths… And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: No Stones To Throw - Living In Grace And Forgiveness John 8:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,036 views

    The statement by Jesus in John 8:7 is profound, not only in the context of the story but in its broader implications for our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: No Stones to Throw - Living in Grace and Forgiveness John 8:7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a powerful moment in the ministry of Jesus, captured in John 8:7: "They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Al Lowe avatar

    Spiritual Paralytic

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Jesus has authority to forgive sins

    Mark 2:1-12 PROPOSITION: Jesus has authority to forgive sins. OBJECTIVE: To realize the authority of Jesus. The first story in Mark 2 is a style of writing pretty much unique to Mark. My NT and Greek professor in seminary would call this a “Big Mark.” Essentially, Mark has taken an incident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Funeral For A Broken Family

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2014
     | 12,527 views

    Funeral based on forgiveness for a fractured family

    Today I want to tell you a story from the Bible. It is the story of two brothers, twins in fact. One was named Esau. The other was named Jacob. Esau was born first with Jacob holding onto his heel as if trying to stop his brother from being the first born. Because of their culture Esau would get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • James Lee avatar

    The Sin God Won’t Forgive Mark 3:28-30 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013
     | 11,588 views

    Parts of this message was adapted from a sermon by Pastor Jerry Shirley. Today I want to focus on the idea of “Have I crossed the line?” Have I committed the unforgivable sin? People often ask what is the “Unpardonable or the unforgivable sin”?

    A pastor asked his congregation this question. “Is there anyone here who has never sinned? If there is, please stand up.” Well In the back of the room John stood up. The pastor said “John, are you telling me that you have never sinned?” “No” said John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Identity In Christ (Ii): We Are Sinners And Need God’s Forgiveness”

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021
     | 2,563 views

    Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the second sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

    The second element about "Self-Identity" that we need to understand is that we are human beings who have sinned and need God's forgiveness. Let's read Genesis 3:6 - “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The God Who Shepherds You

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    There was a time when sin held you captive and God out of His love for you drew you to repentance. He appeared to your spiritual heart and the Holy Ghost drew you to Christ. He graciously accepted your plea for forgiveness and has set you in His everlas

    Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 31:3 Title: The God Who Shepherds You Theme: Grasping God’s Everlasting Love “The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.’” (Jeremiah 31:3) Let us pray! Introduction: Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Exchange At Calvary

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,942 views

    Jesus was punished and rejected so that we might be pardoned and accepted.

    "20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:20-21. He was at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crucial Relational Issues Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,333 views

    All our relationships are significantly affected by how we deal with anger, how we argue, and our comfort with forgiving and asking for forgiveness.

    Crucial Relational Issues (topical) 1. This week, something amazing happened: By Good News Network Thursday, January 26, 2012 Just beneath the radar of formal diplomacy and strategic talks, the largest peace conference in the history of the Middle East took place Monday and Tuesday on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    False Teaching And Cult Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,166 views

    This is the introduction to a deeper look at false teachings within the accepted church.

    Defending Faith Against False Teaching Introduction This series will ultimately lead to a study on suffering, trials and tribulation. Before we can effectively study what the Bible teaches about this part of life, we must first lay a solid foundation. Why do Christian - even great men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "On The Beach With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    A sermon about transforming love and forgiveness.

    John 21:1-19 “On the Beach with Jesus” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? Perhaps it is the scent of the perfume your grandmother used to wear. For some, it might be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,271 views

    Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

    THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Truth And Consequences

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    This is about God’s forgiveness.

    Last week we looked at the sin of David. He had an affair with the wife of one of his best soldiers. She wound up pregnant. He tried to cover it up. He sent her husband back to the war carrying his own death sentence. In verse 24 of chapter 11 we find the words of the messenger to the king, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Where Do You Go When You've Really Blown It? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 29, 2014
     | 6,683 views

    Pride, Failure, Redemption, Forgiveness

    Mark 14:27-31; 66-72 (p. 711) May 4, 2014 Introduction: [I was 19 years old and I’d been a Christian for a little over a year. I’d finished my first semester at Johnson Bible College and I had driven down to Florida to work at my sister & Brother-in-law’s church for Week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ