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  • Johnnie Travis avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,409 views

    Why should we forgive?

    MATTHEW 18:21-35 I want to give credit for parts of this sermon to Richard Donovan at Sermonwriter.com, also the illustration is one I have heard and don’t know to whom I owe credit. Forgive me Please? Our text for this Sunday is about forgiveness. It is a difficult word to hear, because we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Uncertain Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    Bad stuff happens, people need forgiveness; how the two fit together and draw us closer to God.

    15Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” 16So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    End The Family Feud

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,153 views

    End the Family Feud 1) Forgive what has been done 2) Foresee what God has planned

    “An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel” (Proverbs 18:19 NIV UK Version). That was King Solomon’s way of saying that family feuds are among the most painful things in life. That’s true isn’t it? After all, if you get into it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Freedom In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 21,500 views

    The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

    FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    Many look at the concept and action of forgiveness in light of the negative connotation of the term the “F word!” They avoid saying it and doing it and feel for some mysterious reason that they are exempt from doing what Jesus described as being essential

    “Forgiveness!” On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I’m not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Overcoming Evil With Good

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

    It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    0822 Trinity Xxii: Parable Of Unforgiving Servant:forgiving And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    The parable of the Unforgiving Servant : Forgiving and Forgiveness. How can God grant forgiveness and then rescend it?

    Sermon: The parable of the Unforgiving Servant: Forgiving and Forgiveness. Text: Matt 18:21-35, Phil 1:3-11 Occasion: Trinity XXII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, October 23, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Who Is Your Enemy?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 2, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 47,102 views

    We’ve all heard the question, Who is my neighbor? But no one ask the question, ’Who is my enemy?’ Inside you will find out the answer to this question and may be surprised just who our real enemy is.

    WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? ROMANS 12:14-21 Pastor Ryan Akers Warrenton Wesleyan Church Romans 12:14-21: 14Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them. 15When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. 16Be friendly with everyone. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Shriver avatar

    Forgiven To Forgive

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious metal—let’s sa

    September 4, 2005 FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE Matthew 18:21-35 Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Debra Klein avatar

    Do You Charge To Forgive?

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    This sermon talks about the importance of forgiving others and the dangers of not forgiving.

    Do You Charge to Forgive? Colossians 3:12-13 & Matthew 6:14-15 There was a time in Arizona that I had been feeling really uncomfortable about something, but I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. For about a month I was irritated with everything and everybody around me. Then one morning I woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James Powell avatar

    Having Charity

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,301 views

    Paul’s Description of having Charity

    Richard GarlikovThe Meaning of Love offers and explains a definition of love in a way that is interesting, intense, clear, logical, and meaningful. All relationships --love, infatuation, friendship, dating, marriage, family, community, and professional-- involve three key elements: Emotions --how ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Good Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

    A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Delete Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere.Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key

    Introduction: In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere. Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key? • Start off with a bad day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Forgiving And Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

    [Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    How To Receive An Apology

    Contributed by W F on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    Joseph shows us how to forgive others in the same way God forgives us.

    INTRODUCTION (Video – From the movie “Hope Floats” [Sandra Bullock] Birdee’s interview with Dot). We hear a lot in church about the need to seek forgiveness and how to seek forgiveness. But I want to talk today about how to give it. How should we receive and apology? People change. And Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: *other