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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Forgiveness Is Conditional I Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    An introduction to the issue of forgiveness. We forgive as God forgives us. God forgives us conditionally, otherwise you would have universalism. Even believers must confess their sins before the relationship is completely restored.

    Forgiveness, Part 1 Forgiveness is Conditional Introduction Some of what is taught in evangelical churches today is taught on the basis assumption. I have a special impatience with those who assume, but the problem is that I am sometimes one of them! Questions we will attempt to answer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness And Credibility Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    Sins committed in ignorance are different than those committed knowingly. Forgiveness does not mean instant trust and credibility.

    Forgiveness, Part 2 Credibility and Ignorance Questions we will attempt to answer in this series include: How can I cope when I have ill feelings toward another? Is it okay to want God to even the score? Does forgiving imply forgetting? When I wrong someone, what, besides asking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

    orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,758 views

    A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

    Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The God Of The Second Chance

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

    “The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Coming To Grips With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    If God is willing to forgive and forget, then we must do the same for ourselves.

    COMING TO GRIPS WITH FORGIVENESS Text: Lk. 15:11-24 Introduction A. Read Lk. 15:11-24 B. Over the past several weeks, I have been preaching to you about the subject of forgiveness. In this series we have talked about… 1. Our need to be forgiven by God 2. Our need to forgive others C. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 17,117 views

    This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

    My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

    Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Conflicts Biblically

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,755 views

    The LORD Jesus Christ gives the biblical mandate to dealing with conflicts in the church.

    “Dealing With Conflicts Biblically” Matthew 18:15-17 A. The first stage in resolving conflict is doing it ALONE (meaning one on one). (v. 15) B. The second stage in resolving conflict is doing it ADDITIONALLY (taking one or two more witnesses). (v. 16) C. The third stage in resolving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Grand Theme Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

    A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Betrayal, Forgiveness & Restoration - Peter Denies The Christ

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 28,205 views

    A look at Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus brought forgiveness and restoration to Peter.

    Mar. 28 – Jesus: The Betrayed READ John 13:21-38 18:15-18; 25-27 The year was 1779. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. He proved to be a good military leader. He joined Montgomery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satisfaction Guaranteed

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Here is the path to abundance.

    21, March 2004 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. Psalm 91: 14-16 14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Insell avatar

    Must I Forgive?

    Contributed by David Insell on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    Here is a seed thought on forgiveness. Take it and develope it. This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into several prisons in the U.S.

    Must I Forgive? MAT 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    My Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 228 ratings
     | 70,104 views

    Expository and topical look at forgiveness from the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

    Matthew 18:21-35 - My Chains Fell Off At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unforgiving Are Unforgiven

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,022 views

    Forgiveness requires a petition to be forgiven, a promise from God that we will be forgiven, and a proviso that we must also forgive others.

    BACKGROUND: A. Regardless of what you want to build, there are several factors to consider. These factors apply to building a house, rebuilding a church family, building a community, or rebuilding one’s personal life. 1. You need some type of authorization from a higher authority. 2. A location is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist