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  • A. David Hart avatar

    A Good Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,725 views

    Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

    A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Debt

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,376 views

    There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “The Great Debt” “There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon -- Southaven 01.14.07 Intro: VIDEO “Crazy Women” – Youtube.com (Start with Text and Title) Discussion: That’s a crazy video isn’t it? I can’t help but think how crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escaping The Trap Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    We need to pursue peace with our brothers and sisters.

    WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Escaping the Trap Nov. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Get their attention B Today, all of these messages will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praticing Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,865 views

    Showing the importance of praticing forgiveness in the family

    Title: The Power of Unforgiveness Theme: Text: Genesis 27:34-40 Introduction In chapter 27 we jump in the middle of a bitter rivalry. Two twins in a battle for the blessings for their father. Isaac is around 160 years old. He is blind and feeble. He is not expected to live much longer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Something For Us All To Think About Before We Stand In Judgement. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    Sermon about the recent ORU lawsuits

    Something for us all to think about before we stand in judgement. - (Paraphrased) By the same measure you judge, you will also be judged... - The prevailing opinion that runs my life, as a child of God is the only thing I think or agree with has to be in line with the Holy Scripture. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When Someone Sins Against You

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    This was written as a Wednesday night Bible study where I was dealing with some hot topics that I felt our church needed to address. All of us need help forgiving others and dealing with difficult people. This message speaks to that topic.

    “What to Do When Someone Sins Against You” Matthew 18:15-17 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher One Sunday morning a wife tried to wake her husband up for church. He kept his eyes closed and said, “I don’t want to go to church; they don’t like me there.” She tried again, this time pleading with him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escape From Prison Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,771 views

    The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

    Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgiving Love

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Forgiveness has no limits.

    Seventh Sunday - Ordinary Time - Year C February 18th, 2007 Readings: * 1 Sam.26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25 * 1 Cor. 15:45-50 * Lk. 6:27-38 Forgiving Love Driving Drunk Here’s a little story for you. You are driving home one evening, feeling pretty good about your life and how well things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Steps To Forgiveness And Healing Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 38,010 views

    We are looking at this from three angles today, the first angle is Freedom for your soul, freedom for the offender and accepting God’s forgiveness.

    Healthy Hearts Happy Homes Steps to Forgiveness and Healing Sunday February 6, 2004 Intro: This series we are calling Healthy Hearts Happy Homes is focusing on the issues that are common to all people but few have real freedom in. They are issues that plague Christians and non-Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Being forgiven means we become forgiving people

    Matthew 18.21-35 I know I often start each sermon with putting a passage in its context – but this morning it is vital that you understand the context of these verses if you are in any way to understand their importance for us as a church here at Holy Trinity. Chapter 18 of Matthew contains 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Can The Love Of God Be Upon Me If I Hate My Neighbor.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Feb 14, 2007
     | 2,989 views

    We don’t know the hearts of others only Father does therefore we must ernestly seek the salvation to all includeing our worst enemies.

    How can the love of God be upon me if I hate my neighbor. Good evening everyone . Today we’re going to be talking about the love of our Father and how or even why it doesn’t seem to be upon us sometimes . You know that feeling when you have said that thing you shouldn’t have said or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Jesus Meets An Outcast Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    How does Jesus deal with a "sinner"? Is it the same way we do?

    John 4 Jesus- meets an outcast Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/samaritanwoman.htm The needy saviour meets a needy woman Jesus reaches out to a woman in need, revealing his need. Far from being independent and self sufficient he makes himself vulnerable, and reveals that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Love Them Freely

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Forgiving The Debt

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,339 views

    This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

    Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist