Sermons on Confess And Claim Forgiveness:

Lessons In Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

Sermon regarding the forgiveness of Christ and how we are to extend it to others.

Lessons in Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Sept. 1, 2001 Introduction A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. "But I don’t ask for justice," the mother explained. "I plead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Wesleyan

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 Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003

PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Process Of The Forgiveness Of Sin

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 29, 2014

The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe we are instantly forgiven to free us from ourselves.

Word Count: 2464, This sermon was delivered to both St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St Johns in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 2, 2001

This is the third in a series of three sermons dealing with the issue of Church Discipline, restoration, and the freedom we have through forgiveness in the process.

The Loving Act of Church Discipline, Part 3: The Freedom of Forgiveness I was talking with a friend of mine recently who was telling me of just an incredible run of adversity that he had been going through. He and his wife were arguing about a new house and not talking. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Unhindered Forgiveness

Contributed by Kory Labbe on May 6, 2023

Forgiveness is one of the basic principles of the faith and yeah it is a discipline that is one of the hardest for us to master. Too often forgiveness has been misunderstood and therefore out of grasp of us. Unhindered forgiveness is the first step to radical healing in our lives.

Life is not easy. This is one thing that you talk to anybody, and everyone will agree that there are hard things that happen in this life. Right before Jesus was arrested in John 16, Jesus is trying to prepare his disciples for what is about to come. Verse 32: 32 But the time is coming—indeed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-35, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 103:3-5, Psalm 103:8-12, Ephesians 3:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Limits Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2009

So, what are the limits for forgiveness? Jesus tells a parable to answer that very question.

THE LIMITS OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION… iGoogle Widget: ‘Things to Ponder’ Have you ever asked a dumb question? I have to admit that I have. On my last trip out of town, I had to make a bank deposit in Virginia. For some reason, out of my mouth came, “Can I deposit here in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Medicine Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The greatest healing in the world is to be forgiven, and the greatest healing you can give is the medicine of forgiveness.

Language can be lethal. Dr. Bernard Lown, professor of Cardiology at Harvard, tells of how he learned this, very dramatically. He had a middle age woman as a patient, who had a narrowing of the tricuspid valve on her heart. She had this problem for a decade, but one day a Dr. Levin was leading a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

The Principles Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Learning to forgive

THE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 11:4 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES US TO LIVE BY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES. PRINCIPLES ARE PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER THAT STANDARDS AND RULES MAY BE MAINTAINED. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT SOMETIMES THE PRINCIPLES ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 31, 2006

The seventh and final message in a series on the life of Joseph; here the emphasis is on Joseph’s practice of biblical forgiveness.

Trinity Baptist Church July 30, 2006 Character on Display The Freedom of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 Packed away, near a town in the state of Washington, are millions of gallons of radioactive atomic wastes, stored in huge numbers of underground tanks. The tanks have a life expectancy of 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Redemption And Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 28, 2008

Sermon 4 in a study in Colossians

“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Every Zorro or Robin Hood movie I’ve ever seen, and I think I’ve seen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Act Of Forgiveness.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 23, 2020

“Every one,” C.S. Lewis writes, “says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until there is something to forgive”

Matthew 18:21-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22-Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23-“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Be The Name Sermon V: Our Merciful Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our Father's mercy that rescued us from trespasses and sins, restored our relationship to Him, renewed a right spirit within us and redeemed our lives for His glory.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR MERCIFUL FORGIVING FATHER Trying to make the point that everyone without exception needs forgiveness, a pastor asked one of his parishioners if he had ever sinned. “Yes, I have sinned,” replied the parishioner, “but not in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12