Sermons on Forgive Our Debts:

Home Improvement Series: being A Forgiver

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting.

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting. My suspicion is also that most of us would say nothing is more difficult and requires such a risk than forgiving and risking being hurt again. Lee Strobbel in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Conquering The Past

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012

Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Forgive - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020

Life's Choices

MATTHEW 6:14-15 “I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE – PART 3” A) If you’re wondering how to heal the past and get some forward momentum going, the answer is without a doubt, forgiveness. * I know you’ve heard that word before, but don’t knock it until you have really tried it according to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When I Was Hungry....

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Our response to world hunger & poverty

“When I Was Hungry.....” Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When I Was Hungry p.1 The biblical account for this evening begins in tragedy and desperation. We can get some contemporary sense of this from the news media, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Free To Set Others Free

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 23, 2006

Forgiveness is characteristic of God that we need in our lives to be a free person.

FREE TO SET OTHERS FREE Matt 18:21-35 In our look through the Bible the one that we find is most like other humans is Peter. On many occasions, his desire to be spiritually tough and dependable surpassed his depth of his commitment. He often is shown as one who is weak spiritually than the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2007

Ephesians is the the Christian life in a nutshell. In this epistle is found every item necessary to live a vibrant and fulfilled Christian life.

Live Out Loud - Our Salvation April 1, 2007 Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: Did you know that a wasp was larger when it first comes out of the egg than at any time in its life. It continually shrinks in size until it dies. Some Christians are like a wasp. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Redeemed Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 11, 2008

Our redemption in Christ.

Series: Ephesians: How to Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:7-14 Title: “You Are Redeemed” Introduction • Redeem—1. To obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom. 2. To discharge or fulfill a pledge or a promise. I. The Payment (7a) • “In Him we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Those Who Hurt You Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

A. We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. 1. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENT ACTS, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. COMMENT: Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates developing a certain amount of THICK SKIN. Unfortunately, THICK SKIN ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Choose To Forgive - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020

Life's Choices

MATTHEW 6:14-15 “I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE – PART 4” A) We are the followers of Christ, and our Lord has commanded us to stay busy in this matter of forgiveness. * Look at a quick review of Jesus’ teaching on the subject – Jesus on Forgiveness ....... * Mark 11:25 ....... Luke 6:37 ....... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: Letting Go And Living Free

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2025

This sermon calls believers to reflect God’s heart by forgiving others—even those who have deeply wounded them—releasing bitterness, trusting God’s justice, and finding freedom through the cross where Christ first forgave us.

Letting Go and Living Free How do you forgive someone who’s taken everything from you? The Rwandan genocide stands as one of the most devastating atrocities of the 20th century. Over the span of just 100 days in 1994, nearly one million people—primarily Tutsis and moderate Hutus—were brutally ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10, Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 12:17-21, Hebrews 12:4-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Uprooting Bitter Roots 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues our exploration of the second deadly virus Hebrews instructs the look our for in the family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life pursuits. 1. Guard against anyone falling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Loving Our Neighbour Is Loving Like Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

What does it really mean to love our neighbour? Let’s explore this deeply biblical concept and its implications for our daily lives.

Loving Our Neighbour Is Loving Like Christ Loving our neighbour is one of the most profound and practical expressions of our faith. It’s a command directly from Jesus, and it represents a love that reflects God’s heart for humanity. To love our neighbour is to demonstrate kindness, compassion, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:29, Luke 10:30-37, 1 John 3:18, Philippians 2:3-4, Colossians 3:13, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Charge It To Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013

To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiven To Forgive: Passing On The Mercy We've Received

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 8, 2024

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of our faith, yet it can be challenging to practice. Today, we explore how God's mercy empowers us to forgive others, transforming our hearts and relationships through His grace.

Forgiven to Forgive: Passing On the Mercy We've Received Introduction: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to delve into one of the most profound and transformative aspects of our faith: forgiveness. Forgiveness is not just a lofty ideal; it is a divine mandate and a path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37, Mark 11:25, Psalm 103:10-12, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 25, 2004

We come to a feast at which our Lord Jesus Christ is present. Let us find joy in our sorrow for sin’s forgiven and enter into His rest.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Luke 7__36-50 trinity 1 proper 6 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN (LK. 7:36-50) Blessed are Those Who Mourn: these words of Jesus are perhaps better translated as “Be happy you who sorrow, for you shall be comforted.” How can those at a funeral do other than be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican