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  • Don Crowson avatar

    Total Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,796 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beatitudes 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,671 views

    Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

    Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    Foolishness, Faithfulness, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,420 views

    Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness

    Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction The New Year brought new challenges for many. Many have decided to read through the Bible this year. I have loved to hear the different comments from people about the experience of their new challenge. The most memorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And Controversy

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    Jesus’ forgiveness and compassion creates controversy.

    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We cannot be in a right relationship with God if we are in a wrong relationship with others. Two weeks ago we encountered Paul’s challenge to “Be like Christ,” and we looked at Mark’s account of Jesus healing a leper for clues of how we could actually be like Christ. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,835 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgive Them

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    This was the first cry out recorded in the gospels from the cross. Forgiveness is a basic foundation of the cross.

    1stBBC Forgive them Luk 23:33-34 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Story Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Severance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    What does St. Patrick’s Day have to do with Forgiveness? In this sermon we’ll find a great lesson on returning blessing for evil.

    What must it be like to be kidnapped by foreigners at the age of 16? Succat found that out. Succat was born in Britain. His family was Christian but he considered himself to be a pagan. That is, until the awful day when Irish raiders had attacked Succat’s village and he had been kidnapped. Suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Blockbuster Christmas - A World Full Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    Letting go of bitterness is possible because of Jesus -- because of His gift that He gives to us all, we have the freedom to release the bitterness of our hearts.

    Imagine a World Without Jesus A World Full of Bitterness! Last week, we talked about a world without Jesus. We talked about how if Jesus had never been born, there would be no hope in this world. We looked at the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” and how that the angel jumped in the water before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

    - Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • J JOHN avatar

    Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

    -- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008
     | 3,049 views

    Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008
     | 2,579 views

    Part 3!

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 3) Matthew 18:21-35 July 8, 2007 Introduction An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    Last in this series

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 4) Various Scriptures July 15, 2007 As I mentioned last week, I have had people in my life who have hurt me terribly, like most everyone who has lived for very long. And I mentioned that like you, I have struggled with the issue of forgiveness, and in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    What It Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

    “What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Can You Forgive Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    A 3 week journey to learn to forgive

    First Baptist Church Matthew 6:14 June 11, 2006 Can You Forgive? I would like to tell you a true story. It occurred during the holocaust and I will do my best to leave out as much of the gruesome details as I can. The story I have comes from the book called “The Sunflower.” Listen to this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist