Sermons on Fast For Forgiveness:

Bitter Fights And Sweet Turn Outs…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

Today is the final lesson from the life of Jacob. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. As we meditate the life of Jacob, I think that we will find the awesome power of forgiveness in today’s

Bitter fights and sweet turn outs…. Life of Jacob –part 4 Genesis 33: 10 “ And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Mar 31, 2006

God’s love didn’t begin at the time He created the universe and man. There was not a time that God started loving. Love was already there. Where God was, there was love; where God is there is love; where God will be there will always be full of love.

GOD IS LOVE (1John 4:7-21) Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

We need to remember / Never Forget that Someday we will be “summoned” / To give an account. • This does not necessarily happen on the other side. • It can happen any day as God responds to our unforgiveness.

The High Cost of Unforgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Several years ago, we were looking to buy a new car. • We found one we wanted, but we discovered that it cost more than we could afford. • Most of us in life find that we have a limit to what we can or will pay for an item. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Fathers House

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2017

The sermon shares why the son left and why the son returned.

1. The Fathers House didn’t allow him to do it his way The prodigal wanted to do it His way: His way is the right way, the best way, the only way. Doing it my way means I am Fed Up with the way things are right now! • 12The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“not To Forgive Is Not Acceptable” Mark 11: 25, 26

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

If I am unwilling to forgive can I still find forgiveness?

Read the passage… “Did Jesus really mean what he said in verse 26? We live in a time when many don’t mean what they say. How many times have you done as I have…telling your children over and over that if they don’t stop doing something or if they don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Implores Us And Enables Us To Forgive – Or We Die.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Mat 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

God implores us and enables us to forgive – or we die Mat 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer:- notice the one truth re-emphasized right afterwards: In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You’ve Been Forgiven

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Study on the parable of the unforgiving servant - the necessity of forgiving one another.

He done you wrong. He did. I don’t know who “he” is. I don’t know what “he done.” I just know that, whoever he or she is, and whatever he or she did, I’m right, aren’t I? He done you wrong. She done you wrong. Do you have that person in mind? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteousness Of God Preserves A Sinful People

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

A Nation on the Edge

Introduction: A Nation on the Edge My brothers and sisters, We stand at a crossroads, much like Judah in the days of the prophet Jeremiah. A nation filled with promise yet drowning in rebellion, a people chosen yet blind to their calling, a land meant for righteousness, now polluted by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

A New Accounting Method

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 23, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38; Genesis 45:3-11, 15 A New Accounting Method Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How did you learn to do basic arithmetic? The methodology has changed over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love Story

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 23, 2023

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; most likely filled with joy and gladness.

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; filled with joy and gladness. Did you feel no one would ask for you to marry them? Did you feel as an outcast by so many in this world? Did you begin to wonder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Non-Negotiable Tenets Of True Christianity – Forgiveness And Reconciliation! Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

Forgiveness and reconciliation are indeed central tenets of Christian teachings, rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Here’s a deeper look at why they are considered non-negotiable for a true Christian

Forgiveness 1. Biblical Foundation: Jesus emphasized forgiveness repeatedly. In the Lord’s Prayer, He taught, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). He also said, “If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Hebrews 12:15, John 13:34-35, Romans 12:18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Hosea 6:1-2, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024

An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Bound And Loosed

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 11, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 23

September 10, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 What Is Bound and Loosed Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This morning we hear something Jesus said that’s hard to understand at first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran