Sermons on Debt Owed:

Does God Give Second Chances?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

We exam the truth of God’s forgiveness toward us, and our responsibility to forgive others.

Before we begin today, I want you to think of someone that you have a hard time forgiving. Someone that you just can’t seem to forgive, no matter how hard you try. Now, if you have your notes, I want you to write the initials of that person down on your notes. One thing I’ve learned over the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Habits Of The Financially Fit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Today, I want to build on last week by causing us to see three habits of the financially fit. And I want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to achieve financial peace.

Leon and Angie were friends of my wife and me from our time in Borger, TX. Angie writes, “In 2000, we had 3 children graduate from college: one from undergraduate, one from law school, and one from graduate school. Free from nine years of triple tuition at private universities, I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Significant: A Message For Hurting Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 24, 2020

A message preached in the wake of the "home going" of my beloved sister in Christ , Joyce Davis. How she is remembered is as one who lived a Significant Life. Do you and I lead a significant life?

Be Significant : A message for hurting hearts This is one Sunday that I really hope I was not the one who is preaching. The reason is simple. I am still hurting from Joyce’s departure from our midst. May be many of you are too. I know that for seasoned preachers it might be easy, but for me, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24, Daniel 4:34-35, Isaiah 43:3-4, Jeremiah 31:3, John 14:1-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2014

What does it mean when I forgive someone?

Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Gladly Repay You Tuesday

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2002

We study the dangers of revenge, and how the debt of revenge is very expensive,

I WILL GLADLY REPAY YOU TUESDAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 12: 14 Bless them that persecute you, BLESS, and curse not. 15. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16. Be of the same mind one to another. Mind not high things, but condescend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Proverbs 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Unmerciful Servant Is...me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2020

A sermon about learning to forgive as God has forgiven us.

“The Unmerciful Servant is…Me” Matthew 18:21-35 Oh, how I love this parable. If there ever were someone who got what they deserved, it’s the unmerciful servant! He owed a debt of 10,000 talents. A talent was about 130 pounds of silver and was equal to about 15 years of a laborer’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

Jesus teaches us to forgive others on the basis of His forgiveness ... out of grace & mercy ... not because they deserve it.

“Forgive One Another” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 4:31 - Last Sunday we looked at “bitterness” … WHY we are bitter … WHAT bitterness looks like … HOW to overcome bitterness. TODAY we will look at one of the CAUSES of BITTERNESS. If we want to AVOID bitterness, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Money

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

“Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: If Words Could Kill Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Words have the power to destroy life, or support life. Fix relationships, and give those you love what you owe them.

Getting Life Right: WORDS—Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, we heard what Jesus said about the enduring purpose of the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Then Jesus said something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Incarnation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

I want to say that all Bible doctrine is very important, and there are many of these very important Bible doctrines, and what is meant by “Bible doctrine” is what the Bible teaches about various subjects in the Bible, it’s what the Bible teaches.

#-1~ THE # 1 BIBLE DOCTRINE, “THE INCARNATION” ROM.8:3--Col.2:8-9 12-4-10 Today I want to talk about what I consider to be the #1 Bible Doctrine, the INCARNATION” I hope you will pay close attention. I want to say that all Bible doctrine is very important, and there are many of these ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Accomplished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010

Though it will take an eternity to reveal all that happened when Jesus Christ died on the Cross let’s briefly look at the Christ culminating His earthly work & ministry.

JOHN 19: 28-30 THE VICTORY ACCOMPLISHED [Matthew 27: 51-52] When I approach the Cross of our Lord Jesus and attempt to understand it, I increasingly feel inadequate, baffled by a mystery so vast, so deep, so high, so wondrous, that it seems impossible to fully comprehend it. Along with that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten (S, ) Of Salvation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2009

How Salvation is so easy the way of the Cross.

THE TEN S, OF SALVATION John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. THE SOURCE For God. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Year Of Release (Deuteronomy 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

Did the year of release from debts picture a greater release from a greater burden? Let's look at Deuteronomy 15.

Did God give Israel an economic model based upon cycles of 7 and 50 years? How did the year of release work? Did the sabbatical year, the year of freedom from debts, picture a better release, a rest from far greater burdens? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 15. How would a year of release, the shmita, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Manage God's Gifts Wisely

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2014

We should take time to consider the meaning of Jesus's name, and the respect we owe that name.

The Holy Name of Jesus (January 3) Thirteen Days of Christmas The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is placed at this time of year because January 1 is the Octave day of Christmas, and that day was the day Jesus, Son of Joseph, Son of Mary, underwent the ceremony of circumcision. At a boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic