Sermons on Embrace Forgiveness:

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002

In Philemon 8-16, Paul demonstrates four principals of biblical mediation so that you can be equipped to reconcile two estranged believers 1. Appeal out of Love (v.8-9) 2. Acknowledge the Positive Changes (v.10-11) 3. Advocate Reconciliation (v.12-14

Standing in the Gap The Ministry of Mediation (Reconcilliation) Have you ever found yourself “standing in the gap”? No, not the store. A different gap – one that separates two believers. Two Christians (relatives, friends, co-workers, or maybe even co-laborers in Christ) who have set themselves ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Hatchet Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

The importance of forgiving others

Burying The Hatchet or FORGIVE! & FORGET? Luke 17:1-6; Col. 3:12-15 I. THE MEANING OF FORGIVENESS A. Aphiemi = To send away; to cancel the debt; to remit; to totally remove; thus, never be liable for the obligation again. ·(Mat 18:27) The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon for when we have messed up.

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place where we have failed to do what God has commanded. And God has to spank us to get us recentered in His will. So after the time of refocusing, God comes to Jonah again with His plan. There are 3 truths we find in this 2nd chance: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Their Sakes Series

Contributed by David Browne on Dec 12, 2000

The Gospel in three words

For Their Sakes 12/12/2000. “For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.” John 17:19.(NKJ) Introduction: I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:19

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

We cannnot afford to be wrong on this subject.

Eternal Life: Fact or Fiction? 03/19/2000 (1John 5:11-13) RPBC a.m. Let Him In A little girl began to learn all of the traditional fairy tales, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the Three Little Pigs. Her mother and father taught her the familiar Bible stories as well. The little ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

God’s mercy in times of judgment

The Flood Genesis 6-9 1. The Purpose of the Flood A. To destroy the giants of the earth. (Gen 6:1-4) B. To deal with the guilt of man’s sin. (Gen 6:5) C. To declare the grief of God’s heart. (Gen 6:6-7) D. To demonstrate the grace of God toward Noah. (Gen 6:8) 2. The Prediction of the Flood A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By The Sweat Of Your Brow

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Christians need to be hard-working people.

BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW Gen. 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” INTRO.- Sweat and dirt. Those don’t sound very inviting or interesting to me. DO THEY TO YOU? God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We are forgiven in Christ.

WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Disputes

Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000

All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Repentance Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God calls every person to Himself through the grace found only through repentance

Song of Repentance Psalm 51 September 7, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The Snowflake’s Dirty Heart: The crystal formations of snowflakes are beautiful, they have many different shapes and sizes, all are different but have one common thread, dirty hearts, the center is a formation of dirt, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Coming! I Am Coming Quickly!

Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 18, 2000

I am coming quickly says the Lord, no one knows the hour, nor the day, not even the angels nor the son of God. Only the Father knows.

I am coming! I am coming quickly! By Rev. Chad M. Brown Matthew 24:36 (NIV) No one knows the hour, not even the day, not even the angels in heaven, not even the Son of God, but only the father knows. This may sound like I am off subject. But can you think of a time when you rebuked your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks On Isreal

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Dec 22, 2000

We need to quite practicing religion and repent and turn to God.

I. Marks of a sinful nation (v.2-4) A. Forgotten nourishment (God calls court into session and shows how He has nourished His children, but they rebelled against Him) B. Forgotten ownership (An ox knows his owner, a donkey knows his home, but His children don’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist