Sermons on Divorce Forgiveness:

Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The issue is not whether divorce is good or bad, for everyone agrees it is a bad thing to happen. It is never the best, and it always indicates failure on the part of two people.

Divorce, like death, is an unpleasant reality that we have to deal with because it won't ignore us. In one way or another it forces its way into our lives. If we are fortunate enough to have no friends, neighbors, or loved ones caught in its grasp, we must still face the issue because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

Grounds For Divorce

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2023

God’s love song to Israel turned into the opening argument in a divorce court. Don't let that happen to you.

Lawsuits are very much in the news nowadays, especially in our nation’s capital. People are suing each other for every reason you can imagine, even over political and religious differences. You can’t keep track of who’s accusing whom of what without a score card, and even that has to be updated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive--Especially Your Enemies Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2020

Forgiveness not only gets you forgiven, it gives you psychological relief, and it can even make a friend out of an enemy.

24th Sunday in Course 2020 As I share some thoughts about the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the Church for this coming Sunday, it is Patriot Day, September 11, nineteen years into the new world bequeathed to us by four violent but related acts that unforgettable Tuesday. And every three years, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Divorce: Been There, Done That, Now What? Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 22, 2015

The purpose of this message is to: Summarize the necessary steps in divorce recovery. Evaluate incorrect attitudes in divorced persons, due to their divorce. Assist divorced persons in developing correct attitudes regarding their divorce.

In Matthew 19:3-9 Jesus talked about divorce and adultery. But Jesus told the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.” John 8:11 Jesus made it clear that adultery was a sin, but certainly not the unpardonable sin. Therefore just like with any other sin, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive, Forgive, Forgive

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2020

The necessity to forgive and be forgiven

Forgive, Forgive, Forgive Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 21-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: Matthew 6 : 9; 14-15 NCV 9 Forgive us for our sins, just as we have forgiven those who sinned against us. 14 Yes, if you forgive others for their sins, your Father in heaven will also forgive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2015

To present sound teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage is honorable in all, and he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. This lesson refutes the notion that a baptized believer must return to their former spouse as fruits of repentance.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ’s Discourse on “Marriage” 2. Christ’s Discourse on “Divorce” 3. Christ’s Discourse on “Remarriage” Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “marriage, divorce, and remarriage." This topic is among the most misunderstood and debated in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:1-9, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Matthew 10:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Forgive Or Not To Forgive? Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

When we have a proper understand of God’s forgiveness of us we will have a proper disposition of forgiveness towards those who do us wrong.

Cornerstone Church Palm Sunday - April 9, 2006 “Lord Teach Us To Pray Series” “TO FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE?” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 What image comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgive Or Not To Forgive

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012

Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Happily Ever After?

Contributed by Mari Larson on Oct 4, 2015

In a society where half of marriages end in divorce, what do Jesus' words mean for us? And what's heaven going to look like when most have been married multiple times?

A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "Ma'am, what are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres with a nice house in the middle." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "Concrete, brick and mortar," she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16, Mark 12:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks On Divorce

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 7:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks on divorce, the sermon scripturally covers how God hates divorce, but no sin is unforgivable, save blaspheme of the Holy Spirit. We can be forgiven of divorce, and return to a relationship and right standi

The Great Commission Part 7 – Sermon on the Mount – Divorce Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Life After Divorce Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011

God may hate divorce, but He does not hate divorcees.

Restoration Road: The Journey to Overcoming 3 of 4 Life After Divorce A For many people, divorce is like a funeral that never ends. 1 The reason divorce feels like death is because on of the cruelest deaths there is has occurred: the death of a marriage. a If you lost your spouse to cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What About Divorce? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 17, 2015

Discussion of divorce from Jesus in Matthew 19 and then give some applications to various groups (Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family)

HoHum: A young man was looking for a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. This must be a typo he thought, but when he called the phone number he was assured that $50 was correct. The next day he went by to see the car and to his amazement found the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free