Sermons on Father Forgive:

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 10, 2013

We are bombarded on all sides with ‘revenge theme’ movies, violence and blood through media; in the midst of all this cacophony, it is soothing and refreshing to read about a man who forgave the people who harassed and traumatized him

Nelson Mandela! Mathew 18:35”……. forgive your brother from your heart." Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Christo Brand was his jailor. Brand started to work on Robben Island off Cape Town in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. At such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 22, 2016

Whenever, whenever, whenever you go to God for prayer, He says, ‘first forgive and then come to me.’

Whenever…. Mark 11:25"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.” I got to go word by word, I don’t want to skirt a word and thereby miss what Jesus is trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 11, 2002

Meaning of forgiveness

Forgiveness The United States of America is retaliating on Afghanistan where, according to their sources, Osama Bin Laden is in hiding. George W. Bush had said that acts of terrorism would not be tolerated and would lead to retaliation. They did choose to retaliate as they are currently undergoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004

Since God has forgiven us, we must forgive others.

FORGIVING OTHERS Text: Matt. 18:21-35; 6:14-15 Introduction A. Read Matt. 18:21-35 B. Last week we talked about God’s forgiving us. 1. Sinners 2. Deserved death 3. If we confess C. Today we are going to talk about another aspect of forgiveness—forgiving others. Transition: Jesus illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness Is Difficult

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 2, 2021

The calling for "forgive, just as Jesus has forgiven you," and the quote from Jesus in the Model Prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," makes forgiveness a command, not a good thought or request.

Forgiveness Is Difficult (Col. 3:12-14) Intro: A. He was betrayed by Judas and openly denied by Peter. At his trial no one stood beside him to defend him. He was accused based upon lies and misrepresentation of his words. Pilate knew he was innocent, but as a politician his position in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores Jesus' unwavering faith and forgiveness in Mark 11, encouraging believers to embrace His teachings and allow His freedom to transform their lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, knit together by the unbreakable bond of God's love. As we step into the sacred space of God's word, let's remember ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005

Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiveness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 18, 2023

Jesus expects us to forgive each other.

Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness we need to give it 1. Forgiveness is a Christian virtue • October 2006, a gunman took hostages in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania. In an act of horrifying violence, he shot 10 children, killing five, and then he committed suicide. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Radical Forgiveness

Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013

IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

One of the things I love about this prayer is that it doesn’t pretend there aren’t real problems around us. It confronts the real needs in the world – pain and hunger. The Lord’s Prayer is designed to change our priorities and to reverse our thinking.

This is the fourth message for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. One story stands out about the importance of the Lord’s Prayer in the life of a Christian is from a gentleman who attends at NRH, Mike O’Neil. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

: In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26, Matthew 6:9-15, Colossians 3:12-13, Genesis 18:20-23, 1 John 4:20-21, Matthew 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, its role in procuring peace, and the blessings hindered by unforgiveness.

Good morning, dear friends. Let's gather our hearts together today as we turn our attention to the divine words of God, the Holy Scripture that guides us, comforts us, and shapes us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on forgiveness - a theme so central to our faith, yet so challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Hebrews 12:14-15

Topics: Regain Peace