Sermons on Divine Forgiveness:

Unshackled Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Unshackled” Romans 3:24 November 2, 2008 Undoubtedly, it ranks as one of the strangest things that Scripture records God asking a person to do; it’s found in the second verse of the book of Hosea; allow me to paraphrase: God’s first word to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Time: Use It While You've Got It

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

Is there a relationship in your life that needs some attention? Jesus says to get to that first.

Time: Use It While You've Got It! Text: Matthew 5:23 Some men have the genetic problem of hair loss. Basically, having a hard time holding onto their hair. Some have suggested that the hair is merely being pushed out by the rapidly expanding intelligence and that sounds very scientifically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming People Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

But God! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 1, 2007

Eleventh in a series on Ephesians. Our situation was hopeless, but God intervened.

When we began our study of Ephesians chapter 2 last week, we saw that Paul painted a very realistic, and yet disheartening picture of what our lives were like without Jesus Christ. Paul made it clear that we need a Savior because without one, we are dead in our transgressions and sins; we were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Ain’t Really Surprised You Sinned

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 21, 2010

God knows we fail but loves us and does not give up; therefore we should not give up on ourselves

God Really Ain’t Surprised You Did It by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Sin 1. What is sin? I Jo. 3: 4 – transgression of the law. 2. What does it do? a. Gen. 3: 23-34 (Adam & Eve) b. Mt. 27: 36 (Jesus on the Cross) c. Lk. 16: 19-31(Rich man & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Chances Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Have you ever failed at something? [TSTC Crusade story.] But thank God that wasn’t my only chance to do something for the Lord. Thank God for second chances! [2] This morning we’re going to look at how we serve a God of second chances as we continue our studies through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Other Cheek Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Well this morning we’re going to talk about what it really means to turn the other cheek. Jesus taught us that we’re supposed to love our enemies. Jesus taught us that we’re not supposed to seek revenge on those who mistreat us. We’re not supposed to return evil for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 19, 2011

God's grace extends to those who need it. He provides for those who have inadvertently killed another

You often hear people complaining about the violence we see in the Old Testament. We cringe at the thought of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” It all sounds so barbaric. Yet, how do people deal with something like murder in a world where there’s no police force, no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Everything Happens For A Reason

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011

Joseph

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON (GEN. 45:1-15) After 20 years in the States, my wife and I decided to return to Asia for family and ministry reasons. Shortly before we arrived in Hong Kong in August, 2008, my wife decided to take a job in Macau, which was her only offer. I protested, “We did not go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Yourself

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Sep 11, 2015

The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

THE PRESENT CONDITION 2Ti.3:1-5 v1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come. v2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation) v5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate) Acts 2:37-40 v37 Now when they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Phantom Pain

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

God is all about progression and moving forward, He desires for us to keep moving forward, so that we could progress. All through scripture God was pushing man forward to reach to obtain their destiny, miracle, etc.

(12) And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: (13) For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-15

Looking Toward Healing

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020

Gods will to heal

Luke 9:51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, Forgiveness is a choice, it is something that we will decide to do when we come to the conclusion that the past doesn’t change, but how we process life right now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Plea For Onesimus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 24, 2020

A short letter from a man in prison to a man betrayed.

A PLEA FOR ONESIMUS "8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16, John 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vengeance Is The Lord's

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture made us to know that as human beings living together in a community or a society we cannot do without offending each other.

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” (Proverbs 20:22). The dictionary defines vengeance as the punishing of someone for harming you, your friend or your family. It is an action against someone to punish them for hurting you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22, Luke 17:3, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Mercy Walked In

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on May 2, 2020

Now let me ask you a question, When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need?

Intro: Once again I stand here before you and as always I’m lead to a message to preach or was lead into a direction to speak. My wife asked me why don’t you pray on doing a message about Mercy. At first I kind of said well it does not usually work that way of me forcing a message or just to try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist