Sermons on Biblical Forgiveness:

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

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

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 to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Forgiving

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

Jesus forgives us of our sins; we should be forgiving as well. Here’s what happens when we pardon those who sin against us.

Andrew was a young man of 26 years old. He was very responsible and sociable as well. Since he was 9 years old, Andrew had been working to help and sustain his poor family. And for most of his life he had worked in the fields. But although he was a hard worker, he never had a steady ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Adventist

Forgotten Forgiveness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 5, 2001

For believers, this is the sadest thing that could ever happen. This message causes a self evaluation as to how well we remember that we are saved by grace, and owe our lives to God.

Psalms 32:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:2-9 It really shouldn’t surprise us at the great lengths the Bible speaks of forgiveness. Our entire message, faith, belief, and life is based on that one thing: forgiveness. And in the Bible, in all the various ways forgiveness is discussed, there stands out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiving The Anger Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001

Fourth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with forgiveness.

FORGIVING THE ANGER Fourth in a Series on the Lord’s Prayer "Forgive us...as we forgive others..." In the current movie, COURAGE UNDER FIRE, Denzel Washington plays a soldier who makes a tragic error. At the beginning of the film, he and his men engage the enemy. It is night, and it is a dark. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 24, 2001

Why receiving God’s forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others is essential to prayer.

This last week we’ve heard a lot of rhetoric in light of September 11th’s terrorist attack on our nation. We’ve heard our president use words like "dead or alive" and punishing evil doers. We’ve heard the military’s phrase "infinite justice." We’ve been bombarded with words like hate crimes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Luke 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

benefits of forgivness

Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

How we as believers are forgiven

Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 This morning we’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness Unlimited Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 16, 2001

The second word from the cross speaks of God’s unconditioal love in Christ, his forgiveness and acceptance of the worst of sinners.

FORGIVENESS UNLIMITED Text: “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 INTRODUCTION It is no accident that the Savior of humanity was crucified between two criminals. From eternity past, God had planned the time, the place, the method and the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Forgivness Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Aug 6, 2005

We can see in the life of Joseph one of the best examples of forgivness.

INTRODUCTION We are continuing our series on OT Patriarchs by looking at Joseph. Joseph gives one of the best examples of forgivness found in the Old Testament. Today over 50% of marriages end in divorce. One of the main reasons is the refusal to forgive and recieve forgivness. David Seaman in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive The Unforgiveable Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 5 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. Just cause you’ve arrived doesn’t mean you can step on those who’ve hurt you. Bad things happen for good reasons.

Joseph: One Who Makes A Difference Part 5: Forgiving The Unforgiveable Genesis 42-47 Robin Giles– Fresh Power by Jim Cymbala, pg. 163ff. Tells the story of this lady who was able to forgive in a really dramatic situation. Joseph– After all Joseph has gone through, here they come. The people whose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Uncertain Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2005

Bad stuff happens, people need forgiveness; how the two fit together and draw us closer to God.

15Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” 16So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist