Sermons on Forgive Tresspasses:

It Came From Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 24, 2021

A sermon about the power of confession and restitution to free us from toxic guilt. The concept for this sermon comes from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart."

It Came From Within: Guilt Introduction We often look for things external to ourselves as the causes of our problems. While sociologists and psychologists are correct to point to the ways in which things like our families, religious experiences, neighborhoods, and the like shape who we are there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:21-35

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 5, 2020

We have been given a priceless gift of grace which needs to be fleshed out in our relationships.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition of Matthew 18:21-35 We live in a world which demands “justice.” People have always demanded justice. Often this demand to justice leads to violence. On the other hand, people demand “grace” for themselves. This is the way it always has been. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Redeeming Work Of God

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 17, 2021

One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. Christ made the opportunity of salvation a reality through His atoning sacrifice and triumphant resurrection.

The Redeeming work of God Ephesians 1: 7-10 Our text today deals with the present aspect of our salvation and the provision of Christ which secured salvation for humanity. One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. The Father had a plan that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye - Matthew 5:38-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

It’s surprising to discover how many subtle ways we take revenge on those who hurt us. This message will help you discover them and show you the remedy Jesus gave us.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

The Peter Principles Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon focuses on the rise, fall, and restoration of Peter, and three key principles we can glean from it.

How many of you have heard about or read the book “The Peter Principle”? The basic premise is quite simple. It is the idea that in a work place environment, given enough time and enough promotions, people will rise to their level of incompetency. Basically, they will get to a place where their ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Washed In The Blood

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2024

God has the ability to wash all our sins away, but it is only by the blood of Jesus.

The church at Corinth had fallen into a terrible condition of contention, complacency, carelessness and carnality. Paul comes to remind them of two things, sends that would keep people out of heaven and their relationship with God. The only way to get to heaven is to be washed in the blood. Washed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Along With Christians

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 4, 2024

Jesus said that our love for other believers would be a testimony to the gospel. But sometimes, it's hard to tolerate, much less love, our fellow Christians. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul tells us how to do it.

As I look around the room this morning, I see a lot of white and gray hair. That’s nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, Proverbs 16:31 tells us that “Gray hair is a crown of glory”. A “crown of glory”. I like that. My problem is that my crown gets a little smaller every year. By the way, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of The Forgiven Luke 7:33 Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When an immoral woman showed love for Jesus publicly and Pharisees were astonished, she showed the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus.

THE LOVE OF THE FORGIVEN Luke 7:33-50 Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net From the clatter and clash of the crowds of Galilee who stood for or against Jesus, Luke tells us of one beautiful woman who stepped from the crowd, found cleansing and changing, and showered our Lord with grateful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus Alone (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 8, 2022

The Apostle Paul is writing to the Ephesian Church that the life of citizens of Christ’s Kingdom is unlike anything present in our world’s system.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/130882 We have come to the end of the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Over the last several weeks we’ve taken a deep look into the distinctiveness of the believer’s walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2022

From "Heel Grabber" to "Overcomer"

June 18, 2022 Every story has a beginning – today we find ourselves in Genesis 25. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. 20 years later, after much prayer, Rebekah was finally “with children”. My Jewish Bible gives us an early insight of things to come: “The children fought with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-26, Genesis 25:30-34, Genesis 27:34-37, Genesis 32:9-12, Genesis 32:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon looks at what Jesus may have meant when he said "love you enemies" and the risk and rewards of doing so.

Good morning. I have a strange request. I am going to ask that you would take a moment, settle your minds, and begin to think about anybody that you might classify as an enemy. I am not just talking about personal enemies. Maybe somebody who has harmed you in the past like a coworker, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022

Learn the lesson of the journey of 5 coats... we can go from promise, to defeat to victory by staying faithful and refusing to be bitter. BITTER vs. BETTER.

FIVE COATS… I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY? LIFE IS MEAN! LIFE IS REALLY MEAN! LIFE IS A SERIES OF LOSING TO WIN. WHY? WHY? THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD NEVER EXPLAINS WHAT HE IS DOING! THIS STRIPPING AWAY FROM ME? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE FIVE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help For The Helpless

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2022

How often in trials and tribulations do we needlessly suffer because we are seeking the advice of others and cherishing sin in our hearts when we ought to get before the Great Physician Jesus, repent and experience His grace and mercy?

Help for the Helpless John 5:1-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the first part of John chapter five we are told of a miraculous event that happened when Jesus was on His way to one of the Jewish festivals. Which great feast of Israel Jesus was heading too, the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Your Emotional Wounds Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 22, 2023

We all have emotional wounds. Can you heal?

In Forrest Gump, Forrest's lifelong friend Jenny had endured a childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her father. In one scene, Forrest and Jenny visit her old house, and Forrest watches as Jenny throws stone after stone at the weather-beaten old house which held so many painful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:7-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From Guilt

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 6, 2023

Guilt can be crippling. Jesus did not come to condemn but to save. When Jesus died we died. We have been raised a new creation. No more the old guilty man

For more than 50 years I lived in guilt. Even though I knew I was forgiven by God. I had been abused at eight years old and I could never tell anybody about it. At least I felt I could not speak about it because I had made my abuse my own and I felt ashamed. In later years I felt afraid to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16-18, Romans 8:5-7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)