Sermons on Forgive Tresspasses:

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Father Through Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The Lord’s prayer sets a model of God’s desire to forgive

Finding the Father through Forgiveness Matthew 6:12-13 October 17, 1999 Morning Worship INTRODUCTION I. Sir Alexander Fleming and Winston Churchill A. Young Churchill saved from drowning 1. Winston Churchill nearly died at a young age 2. He was swimming with friends and got in too deep and began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing His Passionate Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

Do I REALLY need Jesus’ sacrifice? Why can’t I just go to God as I am?

OPEN: In a speech Mark Twain gave before the Society of American Authors in 1900, he said: “I am constructed like everybody else and enjoy a compliment as well as any other fool, but I do… have… another side. I have a WICKED side. Estimable friends who know all about it would tell you and take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

About Lightning, Anger And Forgiveness

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 23, 2004

Lent 4: Anger is a powerful emotion that can damage relationships and lives. In Christ, God gives us the capacity to deal with our feelings of anger.

Malcolm, a man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his pastor. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, Malcolm exploded. “I missed!” he screamed. “How could I miss?” With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart and drove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001

When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2003

1. We all stand in need of forgiveness. 2. We are all offered forgiveness. 3. We must individually receive God’s forgiveness.

Last week the news broke that Dr. Laura Schlessinger is no longer a practicing Jew. Dr. Laura, the psychologist whose radio talk show is second only to Rush Limbaugh, is heard on 300 radio stations with an estimated 12 million listeners. She comes from a home where her mother was Roman Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Total Forgiveness- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

We allwant total forgiveness from God... but we need to learn how He wants us to Totally Forgive one another.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 1” Text: Ephesians 4:30-5:2 9-7-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. Today we’re going to focus on a very, very important and essential doctrine of the Christian Church... Forgiveness. In fact, if you take ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Forgiveness- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In our continuing examination of the doctrine of Forgiveness, we learn of the benefits for us personally to Forgive the way God Forgives us.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 3” Text: Luke 6:27-36 9-21-03 Grace, Mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There was once a Pastor who arrived at his new Church and his first Sunday in the pulpit he delivered a powerful sermon that really hit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003

Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

The Offender

Matt 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. (NIV) Life in itself is very difficult. As we our lives in and for Jesus, offences will and do come. It’s one thing to be attacked by an enemy because we expect that. What’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

Forgiveness is not an option.

Forgive or Not be Forgiven (Part 1) Matt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV) Jesus said that in order to be forgiven that we must forgive others of their sins. I believe that this is one of the hardest issues that people fight with. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal