Sermons on Cheating Others:

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

Abounding Grace

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010

We have all been recipients of grace. We are to exercise grace. Joseph gives us a great example of a man who did just that.

Outside the Lord Himself, Joseph is one of the best examples of the Bible characters for acting right and having the right kind of attitudes in bad situations. Joseph had some bad things happen to him, but he just kept on doing right and thinking right. His brothers were jealous of him, and they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Leads Us From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

No one to blame for sin

TOP TEN SIGNS YOU MAY NOT BE READING YOUR BIBLE ENOUGH: 10) The Preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you have to check the table of contents. 9) You think Abraham, Isaac & Jacob may have had a few hit songs during the 60's. 8) You open to the Gospel of Luke and a WWII Savings ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5-7

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

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009

The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2014

God's forgiveness unlocks His blessings. Sin is to be forgiven. God's forgiveness needs to be claimed. Sin is to be confessed. God's forgiveness is to be shared.

I believe all of us has taken this trip before – a guilt trip – probably more often than we like. The feeling of guilt comes when we do something we know is wrong. • It need not be a serious crime. It can be something careless, unethical, rude or immoral. • Yet this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something We Need To See

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Ditto The Divine: "I Forgive You."

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 19, 2012

God's forgiveness to us moves us to be forgiving to others.

Have you ever overheard a conversation like this between mother and toddler? “I love chocolate ice cream,” declares the mom. “Me too!” echoes the child. “I don’t like rainy days,” observes Mom. “Me neither,” adds the child. “I wish I could ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Practice Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well.

Practice Grace March 9, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well. Focus Passage: Luke 7:36-47 Supplemental Passage: (John 1:17) For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Charge That To My Account

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

Forgive others for the sake of Christ.

Charge That to My Account January 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgive others for the sake of Christ. Focus Passage: Philemon Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I. Onesimus, the Useless One (verse 11a) a. Philemon was his ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Guideline 2: Do The Right Things” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 19, 2017

We must live our lives focused on loving God and others.

A commercial flight found themselves having trouble with their navigation system. The pilot got on the intercom to inform and comfort passengers. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to report that we are having difficulty with our navigational system, which means that we presently do not know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loved Deeply Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Fourth in a series from Philippians focusing on loving others because we are loved.

We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance