Sermons on Blaming Others:

Forgiving Toxic People 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009

July 12, 09 We can forgive others by remembering how much God has forgiven us.

Forgiveness part 2 July 12, 2009 Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus & Toxic People – where we’ve been – Judas; confrontation; receiving the Father’s Love; breaking relationship; forgiving. Last week I told the story of a woman who was struggling with forgiving the man who shot and paralysed her. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offering Grace Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 12, 2009

This is sermon #4 in the series of messages on the GRACE of God. It focuses on offering GRACE to others.

Sermon for September 13, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God Sermon #4: Offering Grace Scripture Ref: Matthew 10:8 ‘Freely you have received, freely give.’ Introduction: There are 4 WORDS that probably DEFINE GRACE better than any other phrase & that is GOD IS FOR US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Burning Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 24, 2011

Burning love will only be found as mankind submits to Jesus Christ. His mantle; His love will be transferred. Used sermon spices.com showed video- Unlovable.

Burning Love Text: John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” TM John 13:34-35 "Let me give you a new command: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 12, 2011

The sermon is based upon the life of Jospeh and his ability to allow grace to be the rule of his life.

Gen 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. Joseph multiplied the hatred by telling his dreams and in those dreams he shared that his parents and his brothers would bow to him.(Gen 37:5-11). Out of jealously and hatred the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

4 Key Questions Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 26, 2010

What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that deep a grudge against him.

Designed 2 Disgrace, Designed 2 Destroy (2): 4 Key Questions Introduction: What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Neither Do I Condemn You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ

John 8:1-11 Neither Do I Condemn You do not continue in sin! "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiveness - What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 8, 2010

First of a three-part series on forgiveness, this is meant to help people get a better grasp on what forgiveness is really all about by covering some of what it is and what it isn't.

Forgiveness – What It Is, What It’s Not Ephesians 4:32 March 7, 2010 General intro: Forgiveness is one of those topics that can really get people going. And usually it’s because they think they know what it’s all about so they’re waiting for the pastor to confirm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Forgive That?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 15, 2010

Second message on forgiveness, with some things we can learn from the life of Joseph and some things to keep in mind as we seek to forgive.

“How Can I Forgive THAT?” Example of Joseph? March 14, 2010 Introduction I’m going to do something that preaching teachers tell you to never do: go right into the material. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, and I won’t even have time to review what I talked about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 9, 2012

Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness brings three signficant rewards: makes you more like God, draws you closer to God, and recaptures the freedom of your soul.

SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE REWARDS OF FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. Good news and bad news this morning: 1. Bad news a. People have let you down b. Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 7, 2007

It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is A Family Value

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 12, 2008

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19]Series A

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 14, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus the Christ, taught us to pray and to ask you to forgive our sins, as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran