Sermons on Embrace Forgiveness:

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

Can I Start Over? Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Nov 2, 2024

“Can I Start Over?” is a powerful question with Biblical answers. This message is one way to begin to start handling this question while promoting a turning to the Lord in repentance and prayer for support.

“Can I Start Over?” “Can I Start Over?” is a powerful question with Biblical answers. This message is one way to begin to start handling this question while promoting a turning to the Lord in repentance and prayer for support. The Promise of New Creation Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The The Answer To Your Deepest Need

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

Exploration of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-50 (Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman) Title: The Answer to your deepest need Theme: Forgiveness Aim: To present the need for forgiveness that will make the congregation ask if they are missing out on something. Introduction A Salvation Army Officer, who worked with street people, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 10:38

Denomination: Holiness

Maxed Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The pain of forgiveness.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Maxed Out February 24, 2002 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: My experience of being robbed How we often respond to such experiences Fear, Anger, Bitterness, Seek Vengeance Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Holiness

Nothing To Pay

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 23, 2007

a message on forgivness

NOTHING TO PAY Luke 7: 36-50 Three miracles are recorded in Luke 7. First there is a great miracle, the healing of the centurion’s servant. Second there is a greater miracle, the raising of a young man from the ;. Lastly there is the greatest miracle of all, the forgiving and restoring of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 16, 2022

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

January 15, 2022 Paul was a prisoner in Rome Philemon was a leader in the church at Colossae and a wealthy slave owner. Onesimus was Philemon’s useless runaway slave who made his way to Rome. A note on slavery in ancient Rome: • 85% of Rome’s population were slaves. • Slavery was not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:10, Galatians 4:7, Philemon 1:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

Serving Despite Our Past

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 30, 2012

Message focuses on how Satan uses ou past sins to keep us from helping others come out of theirs.

Serving Despite Our Past Scripture: Matthew 7:3; 5; Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11:1-6; 12:1-9; 12-13 Introduction: In my previous message from my series “A Slave for Christ” I shared with you more on the life of Paul and how he chose to sell out to Christ after his conversion. I shared ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008

This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: *other

God’s Promises Have Strings Attached

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001

We love to say, "God, you promised this," or, "God, I expect this from you," or, "God, you are the giver of every good & perfect gift." And God is. But we need to realize that God’s promises have strings attached.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-5; Philippians 4:19; 2 Peter 1:4 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-5, Philippians 4:19, 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accuser Of The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to forgive the brethren

Accuser of the Brethren - Part 1 I do not know about you, but I make a lot of mistakes. In fact, I sin. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer telling God what He already knows about my failures, fumbles, and foolish sins. I do not waste my time thinking I am perfect because that would be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hang Your Judas!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to avoid revenge and forgive.

Don’t Hang Your Judas! Have you ever been betrayed? I don’t mean some friend erred and let something you shared in confidence slip out. I mean stabbed in the back. They not only stabbed you but they twisted the knife and you could hear them chuckling as they did it! I have and I will admit to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-25, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give’em A Brake

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007

We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

“Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Atonement Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

This is a sermon about what the Church of the Nazarene believes about the Atonement. This is one in a series of sermons covering are basic tenents.

Last Sunday you heard a message from Pastor Ron about what we believe about the Holy Scriptures, this week I am going to cover a very important statement of faith… from our Articles of Faith.. Article number 6 - The Atonement . So let’s get started this morning. 14 For Christ’s love compels us, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Pardon Me

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2007

Consider the simple and powerful truths of God’s PENALTY, God’s PAYMENT, God’s PLEA, God’s PROMISE, and God’s PARDON. But the pardon must be accepted or it is void. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Pardon Me http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PardonMe.html Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. A man on death row, sweating it out, hoping, praying and waiting for a word of pardon from the governor’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist