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  • John Gaston avatar

    Why Should I Forgive?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2016
     | 8,305 views

    The dramatic story of 66730 and how she forgave her tormentors. The 3 top arguments of those who say they can't forgive and the rationales to disarm those arguments.

    WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? Lk. 17:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An army recruit was assigned to the paratroopers’ outfit. The instructor explained the operation of parachutes and the fundamentals of skydiving to the recruits. 2. He included a lot of terminology, such as: “Jumpmaster, Air ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,493 views

    Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

    “ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Father, I Forgive Them

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,816 views

    When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. It's not easy, but we can do it.

    FATHER, I FORGIVE THEM When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. But that isn't easy. No, but with the Holy Spirit living in us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

    Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    We Need To Forgive Moore

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013
     | 2,507 views

    Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

    Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    227 - Forgiving From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    To forgive is to release someone from prison; including yourself.

    Sermon Study 227 – FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART Key Scripture: Mat 18:35 "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Illustrate: (1) 10 years ago April 1992, there was a truck driver by the name Reginald Denny driving in LA as his routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025
     | 1,487 views

    The first word of Jesus on the cross

    On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 41,575 views

    When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

    INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 3,479 views

    A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

    Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Face Of Forgiveness-The Thief Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2012
     | 10,762 views

    Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. They wanted to present Him as a common criminal dying with His kind. But, as usual, Jesus tur

    5-25-03 Title: The Face of Forgiveness: The Thief Text: (Luke 23:39-43) Scripture Reading: Luke 23:26-43 Introduction Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How Do We Forgive?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    Forgiveness is a big problem in our lives. This message addresses our need to forgive.

    HOW DO WE FORGIVE? Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO: Simon Peter’s question was a sincere one. He wanted to know exactly what the Master expected out of him. The prominent Rabbis of the day were teaching that one should forgive his brother three times. Was that enough? Peter wondered. So one day he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Having Authority To Love And Forgive

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday that highlights that we have authority to love and forgive from God.

    The Gospel reading today, highlights some extremely important points for each one of us. One that we are going to explore further is the concept of Authority in our Christian lives. But before we begin let us remember that each of us are involved in the ministry of the church. Involved in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Senior Saint Who Asked God For A Mountain

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 127 ratings
     | 19,347 views

    AS WE LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF CALEB, WE SEE THAT HE WAS A FAVORED MAN, A FAITHFUL MAN, A FEARLESS MAN,A FOLLOWING MAN, A FRUITFUL MAN,AND A FIGHTING MAN.

    THE SENIOR SAINT WHO ASKED GOD FOR A MOUNTAIN JOSHUA 14:1-3 J. Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. One day a man, attempting to find out the difficulties of missionary work, asked Hudson Taylor, what is the hardest mission in the world? Without any hesitation whatsoever, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

    Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

    Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran