Sermons on Confession On Behalf Of Others:

Forgiveness Is Difficult

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 2, 2021

The calling for "forgive, just as Jesus has forgiven you," and the quote from Jesus in the Model Prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," makes forgiveness a command, not a good thought or request.

Forgiveness Is Difficult (Col. 3:12-14) Intro: A. He was betrayed by Judas and openly denied by Peter. At his trial no one stood beside him to defend him. He was accused based upon lies and misrepresentation of his words. Pilate knew he was innocent, but as a politician his position in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006

Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20, Genesis 33:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Healing For Wounded Heart Series

Contributed by Vincent Leoh on Nov 22, 2005

Jehovah Rapha: In the midst of our bitterness and hurt, God reveals Himself as our Healer. The word Rapha is used some sixty times in the Old Testament and means, “to restore, to heal, or to cure” physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are in need of

HEALING FOR WOUNDED HEART ( Psalm 6:2-3; 147:3; Matthew 18:21-35 ) Healing is part of the blessings of obedience to the Law Exodus 15:26 “And He said, ‘If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kiss Of Betrayal

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Play - The Blame Game

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002

In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Brotherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

In a school, there are ways to build a brotherhood and ways to destroy it; Scripture leads the way.

It was pretty early in the morning that September Tuesday. I was a brand-new principal; you all were about eight or nine years old, just about the age when long-term memories begin to stick in your head. I walked out into my assistant’s office; she was turning on the television to see what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Stepping Stones To Faith: Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The seventh and final sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

About 10 years ago on a July 4th I went with the family to a minor league baseball game. We sat in the grassy area of the ballpark down the first base line and during the game a fowl ball game my way. It was spinning pretty well and I had a tough time getting a hold of the ball. Finally, I got a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Compassion A Sign God Is Present

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 27, 2008

A sermon that highlights why compassion is important in the church

Romans 9:1-5 In today’s readings from Matthew and Romans we see that compassion for others is a sign of the Christian faith. Listen again to the dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, reading from Matthew 14:15-16. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Objective: Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008

The purpose of forgiveness is reconciliation.

January 27, 2008 Forgiveness Objective: Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-24 Romans 12:18 This is the last in the series on forgiveness. Have you ever been offended by something another has said about you? Have you ever been guilty of offending another by word or deed? If you live long enough you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pleading Passenger/Purchased Pardon Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 3, 2008

Jonah makes a plea, Take me up....get me out of here, his solution to the terrible mess he made. This is true for today’s throwaway society. Yet, Jesus prayed similarly, "Take me up,", but He pled for our forgivness as He offered Himself.

JONAH 1:12 PLEADING PASSENGER/PURCHASED PARDON I. PERSONAL PLEA: A. Perceptive. B. Pathetic. C. Plausible. II. PETULANT PLEA: A. Paradoxical. B. Perfidious. C. Polarizing. III. PROTOTYPICAL PLEA: A. Pliable. B. Purchased. C. Progressive. In answer to the sailors’ question as to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 21, 2008

Deals with How God has forgiven us and how we should forgive others in light of that forgiveness

Forgiveness as a Way of Life Matthew 18:21-35 Slide Today we are going to be talking about a topic that I think is so needed in our society and in every relationship that we have. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is so easy to receive while other times it is so hard to give. I think most of us believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

We need to remember / Never Forget that Someday we will be “summoned” / To give an account. • This does not necessarily happen on the other side. • It can happen any day as God responds to our unforgiveness.

The High Cost of Unforgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Several years ago, we were looking to buy a new car. • We found one we wanted, but we discovered that it cost more than we could afford. • Most of us in life find that we have a limit to what we can or will pay for an item. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church