Sermons on Forgetting Our Forgiven Sin:

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Think You Are Too Bad To Be Forgiven?

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 3, 2021

IF WE ASK FOR FORGIVENSS GOD WILL FORGIVE

Do you think you are too bad to be forgiven? I want to talk about hate forgiveness this morning. We live in a world that is totally turned upside down. Right is wrong, wrong is right. We are no longer innocent till proving guilt, we are guilty to we our proven innocent. So our minds all twisted in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, James 2:24-26

Love Is Forgetful Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

We often think of forgetfulness as a weakness, as a problem. And more often than not that is true. But there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute necessity. Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ He says that love is forgetful.

In the middle of that list of what love is, Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ (v5). In other words what he is saying is that, as well as being patient, and kind and a whole host of other things – love is also forgetful! –‘ Love - keeps no record of wrongs’ Love is forgetful! Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Over Our Past Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Because of Jesus' sacrifice, our past mistakes and sins are forgiven, and we are made new creations. We are called to share this message of forgiveness and reconciliation with others.

When we trust in Jesus, He makes us new creations. Our past mistakes and sins are wiped away, and we get a fresh start. It's like that stained shirt becoming white and clean again. God's love is like a powerful stain remover that can make that shirt white and clean again. That's what Jesus does for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Topics: Divine Forgiveness, Sharing Mercy, Spiritual Healing, Graceful Living

Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Hebrews 7:27, Colossians 2:13-14, Psalm 32:1-6, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Forget To Forget Your Past Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

?u???the past behind and forgetting it is one of the most trying thing for most Christians to do. But Paul encouraged us not just to put our pass life without Christ behind, but also to count it as garbage and above all, as being lost; completely forgo

Watch Night Message 2004 Don’t Forget to Forget You Past Will You Carry Your Old Mess Into the New Year? Or Will There Be A New Beginning? Introduction: Church, are you ready for the New Year? - Are you ready for a fresh new start? - Are you ready to soar with the eagles? - Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vengeance Is Not Ours

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 15, 2012

We should forgive others for we have been forgiven.

Vengeance Is Not Ours February 12, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should forgive others for we have been forgiven. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When We Forget Our Primary Duty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2022

Humans become like those rebels when they forget that their primary mission in life is to live and die in love with God and neighbor.

Saturday of 29th Week in Course 2022 Jesus always paid attention to the local news, wherever He might have been ministering. Today’s Gospel actually gives us two situations in which Jesus gets to comment on something happening in Jerusalem, something that these days would make at least page two of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Catholic

A God Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Saynor on Feb 23, 2021

The appointed Psalm for Ash Wednesday describes a God who forgives and forgets! For those who have difficulty accepting God's forgiveness, it would do well to read Psalm 103: 8-18.

Today I want to talk about forgiveness. It has been on my mind for some time now as a result of our regular use of our liturgies to guide us in worship. It has come to me that during our liturgies we repeat our need for forgiveness so often that I’m sure God gets tired of listening to us. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Meeting Our Sins Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

You can sin and think God has forgotten all about it, but someday you’ll be forced to “meet them again” and pay the price He demands.

MEETING OUR SINS AGAIN Genesis 42:21 INTRO: Many people today have reversed their thinking about God. Once they thought of Him as almighty and just, a God who punished sin. But not all people feel that way today. God is looked upon as a soft and sentimental old grandfather, a Santa Claus ready to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Favorite Sins: Procrastination

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2013

A sermon on the danger of delay in spiritual matters (Seed Thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 5; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/waiting.htm)

HoHum: Much debate about guns. Most never pull the trigger. Many people have this philosophy, “Ready, aim, aim, aim.” They aim to do this or they aim to do that, but never do. WBTU: Last week we talked about the #1 sin among Americans according to a George Barna survey in 2011. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Time To Confess Our Sins?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 2, 2026

Golden Calf idolatry reveals how cherished sin destroys fellowship, while confession opens the way for God’s mercy, forgiveness, and restoration.

There are moments in Scripture that are so disturbing, so uncomfortable, that we are tempted to read past them quickly. We would rather not linger there. We would prefer safer passages—stories of deliverance, victory, faith rewarded. But the Word of God does not allow us that luxury. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

And Forgive Us Our Sins As We Forgive Those Who Sins Against Us. Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 23, 2023

We continue to study the Lord's prayer. Today we will focus on the place and purpose of forgiveness.

After asking for God's provision, Jesus uses the word 'And" in the next request. And forgive us our sins, AS we forgive those who sin against. In addition to receiving daily bread for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. As we ask God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

When Our Brother Sins.

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

What does Jesus say to do when offenses occur within the family of God?

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist