Sermons on Comfort To Others:

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

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

"What Forgiveness Looks Like" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Just what does real forgiveness look like?

In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to all those things associated with unforgiveness - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Taking The Initiative To Reconcile" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?

Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Gracious!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How to be gracious toward others.

Today, we will conclude our series on "Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others." In doing so, I want us to think together about how our Savior tells us that we, as His followers, are called to live differently than the world. (READ TEXT) In our passage for today, Jesus encourages His followers to rise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Past In The Past

Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004

It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 17, 2006

Learn to practice the grace of forgiving other people.

Introduction: Several years ago there was an article in the Tuscaloosa News entitled “Would you forgive these men?” The article mentioned Mohamed Atta, the man who led the attacks on the world trade center; Timothy McVeigh, who bombed the Federal Building in Oklahoma City; Ted Kaczynski, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Love Them Freely

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

0822 Trinity Xxii: Parable Of Unforgiving Servant:forgiving And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Nov 7, 2005

The parable of the Unforgiving Servant : Forgiving and Forgiveness. How can God grant forgiveness and then rescend it?

Sermon: The parable of the Unforgiving Servant: Forgiving and Forgiveness. Text: Matt 18:21-35, Phil 1:3-11 Occasion: Trinity XXII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, October 23, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

When we learn what to avoid, when we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever

2 weeks ago I said God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He paid ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Curse Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008

The Bible is very clear concerning our responsibility to forgive and forgive we must.

Psalm 103 A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Accept One Another

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Accepting others made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ’s death is an essential consequence of our being accepted by Christ.

Accept One Another Romans 15__4-13 Advent2 Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Second Sunday in Advent(A) : Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In verse Romans 15, verse 7 St. Paul wrote: "Accept one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

To Forgive Is Divine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 27, 2008

41st in a series from Ephesians. We need to forgive others in the body the same way God forgave us.

On Monday morning, October 2, 2006, a gunman entered a one-room Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. In front of twenty-five horrified pupils, thirty-two-year-old Charles Roberts ordered the boys and the teacher to leave. After tying the legs of the ten remaining girls, Roberts prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008

Total forgiveness is necessary for our spiritual, psychological, and physical health.

March 12, 2006 Total Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Introduction: Did you see the news report earlier in the week about Charles Cullen? He is the nurse given 6 life terms for the murders of 40 patients under his care. At one point in Friday’s proceedings they had to physically gag the defendant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:33-43, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational