Sermons on Biblical Forgiveness:

How To Forgive

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 19, 2005

Peter’s question about how often to forgive allows Jesus to answer a different question: what is forgiveness.

What is forgiveness? Matthew 18:21-35 As I’m sure most of you have noticed, in our worship here we recite the Lord’s prayer twice during our worship. In the history of Christian worship this is a fairly low number of times to use the Lord’s prayer. When Thomas Cranmer revised the Sarum Mass in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Total Forgiveness

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon outline from the principles taught by R.T.Kendall in Total Forgiveness

Total Forgetfulness Dr. Fernando Cabrera Genesis 37:1-50:26 1. Forget emotionally what was done against you a. First born – Manasseh “to forget” i. Joseph had not forgotten emotionally, but factually ii. Forget the pain 1. In Hell, says C.S. Lewis, part of the punishment will be to remember all, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004

This sermon explores one part of how God removes the barrier of sin, brings us into fellowship with himself, and grants us eternal life. This teaching is summed up in the Apostles’ Creed in which we affirm our belief in "the forgiveness of sins."

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Families And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Forgive Us...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2004

Forgive us our sins - has conditions

The Lord’s Prayer OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Mt 6:9-15 This term we have been looking at the words of the Lord’s Prayer with you. How does the prayer go? Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Forgiveness Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 23, 2005

Joseph’s godly example of forgiveness

The Forgiveness of Joseph March 23, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

We ask God to forgive us, but we often times withhold forgiveness from others. Yet, Lord Jesus issues a startling warning in Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

We ask God to forgive us, but we often times withhold forgiveness from others. Yet, Lord Jesus issues a startling warning in Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Jesus desires mercy, not sacrifice (1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlimited Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

Solomon gives us a choice: We can walk in wisdom and exhibit an uncommon forgiveness when we are hurt or we can live as we know how to live by harboring resentment and bitterness.

Uncommon Forgiveness Proverbs 17:9 In Proverbs 17 there are some shady characters who exhibit shady characteristics in the way they live their life. Some of these folks, who evidently were alive and well in Solomon’s day, are still with us. We read about them in Newsweek, People, and in our local ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

If we had an understanding of how much we had been set free from, we would find it easier to forgive others;

MATHEW 18: 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Correcting And Forgiving

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 5, 2002

What to do when a brother or sister in the faith sins.

CORRECTING AND FORGIVING SIN Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1 - 7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: 15 - 35 In today’s gospel reading Jesus addresses the question of what to do when you find a member of the congregation in sin. Our English translations of the bible have it, "When a brother sins ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-7, Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Choosing Forgiveness.

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

A sermon moving towards Advent that discusses forgiveness. Uses a number of illustrations that i used from Sermon central

Choosing Forgiveness. The season we are in at the moment is advent. Advent kinda means anticipation - expecting something. When we think about what we are expecting it is of course the celebration of the coming of Jesus. If we were to think of what the coming of Jesus ushers in for us - high on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness With God

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

We find forgiveness even & most especially from the cross

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 "Extreme Forgiveness!" Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130 This is an individual lament for sin and an expression of confidence that God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran