Sermons on Forgive Ourselves:

Let Is A Choice

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

We have free will and because God has given us the ability to choose, we can choose to allow (let) some things in our lives while denying other things. This message is about those things that God wants us to "let" in our lives.

Let Is A Choice Scripture: Romans 12:2; John 14:1; Matthew 5:16 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Let is a Choice.” In this message we will be examining some Scriptures that tell us to “let” something be or “let” something happen. What you are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 14:1, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Here we have both a reminder of just how great God’s love and mercy is and a warning about the need to respond appropriately, to demonstrate by our attitude to others that we’ve truly joined God’s family.

I think we all relate to this story. We empathise with the poor servant who only owes a few dollars and is thrown into gaol by the culprit of the story. We feel the sense of powerlessness of the poorer servant. We feel the outrage of the other servants as they see this injustice being played out. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Standard Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Paralytic

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 24, 2003

Jesus has authority to forgive sins

Mark 2:1-12 PROPOSITION: Jesus has authority to forgive sins. OBJECTIVE: To realize the authority of Jesus. The first story in Mark 2 is a style of writing pretty much unique to Mark. My NT and Greek professor in seminary would call this a “Big Mark.” Essentially, Mark has taken an incident ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Undo For Sin

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning about the wonderful forgiveness of God.

Title: God’s “Undo” For Sin! Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Introduction: I love my computer. Many features on it make my job so much easier and much more efficient. How many in our audience have their very own Personal Computer in their home? 1. What do you like best about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2001

This messasge tackles submission, sex, and forgiveness.

Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say November 10, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Last week we looked at 3 things every wife wants to hear her husband say. A. Some women called me this week and offered a few more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

Complete forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ.

INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome Home

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 12, 2005

The Father’s forgiveness of a failing son.

Luke 15:11-24 Welcome Home! Intro – Melody in the Key of F I. He was an Ungrateful Worm (11-12) a. His audacity 11-12 (boldness to ask) b. His avarice 12 (greed) c. His ambition 12 (selfishness, fleshly) d. His animosity 12 (hatred of Father & others) II. He lived in Unbridled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Still Hope Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 29, 2008

God is watching and willing to heal and forgive

THERE IS STILL HOPE Jonah 3:10 * We live in a day of volatility. There is volatility in almost every segment of society. Wall Street has lost its mind, the Federal Reserve is unpredictable, the housing market is spiraling, and GM reported 11% decrease in sales. Add to that, THE most surprising ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2008

Forgiven people must be forgiving people.

Title: Forgiven Truth: Forgiven people must be forgiving people. Aim: I want to encourage the practice of biblical forgiveness. Resource: Forgiveness, Gary Inrig INTRODUCTION When Kay Lee married Tom Goetz, she was sure she had found her Prince Charming. Their courtship and wedding all seemed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thorny People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 17, 2012

Faithfulness, People, Hurts & forgiveness, love

Thorny People 1 Peter 4: 12-19 (p859) Sept. 9, 2012 INTRODUCTION: There are amazing truths in scripture and, no I don’t completely understand them all…I’m on a journey trying to grow deeper and wider in those truths… And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Over Sin Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus has the authority to forgive sins

Power over Sin In 1938 a German leader was awarded the title: Time’s person of the year. He took a nation from post-war defeatism and gave it new life. He unified a divided country and turned a broken people into a military super-power. For many Adolf Hilter was considered a hero, most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: *other

Why A Crooked Jew Would Climb A Tree

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

God can forgive the worst of sinners

I. Hope - Zacchaeus’ desire (vs.1-4) - Illustration of Flagstaff Flooding # 1 - It has been said “Hope means hoping when things are hopeless”. - Hope is merely platitude when there is no need for hope - It is only when things are truly hopeless that hope becomes a strength. - Or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015

Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is Greater Than Your Bitterness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 23, 2018

Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible.

Title: Grace Is Greater than Your Bitterness Place: BLCC Date: 1/28/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15; Acts 7.57-60 CT: Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible. [Screen 1] FAS: Craig Groeschel said, my biggest struggle with bitterness started when my family discovered the awful truth about someone we had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:57-60

Denomination: Christian Church