Sermons on Forgive Vs Forget:

Faithful Fruit Or Fruitless Faith

Contributed by John Price on Aug 14, 2004

A study of forgiveness and the fig tree.

This morning I want us to explore the incident of the fig tree and how it relates to Jesus teaching on forgiveness. Mk 11:12-14, 20-24 1) Mark 11:12-14 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Potter's House

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

“The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 2, 2005

this meeagse talks about anger and bitterness and the need to get rid of it.

Text. Eph 4:30-32. Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Couldn't We? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Crying Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God – Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God – Immanuel – God With Us. Looking at the wonderful nature of his gift at Christmas.

Getting to Know God – Immanuel – God With Us I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. It is a great time of year isn’t it. Time that we can spend with family and friends. Deanna and I had a great time in Brisbane, catching up with old friends and with our families. We enjoyed some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Pay

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 23, 2007

a message on forgivness

NOTHING TO PAY Luke 7: 36-50 Three miracles are recorded in Luke 7. First there is a great miracle, the healing of the centurion’s servant. Second there is a greater miracle, the raising of a young man from the ;. Lastly there is the greatest miracle of all, the forgiving and restoring of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

We Need Jesus! John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 27, 2013 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. And even if you were the biggest, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Build A New Life For You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 4, 2024

How does Jesus build our new life? 1. He saves us from our sins (vs. 11-18). 2. He becomes the foundation for our life (vs. 19-20). 3. He shapes us to fit well in His spiritual temple (vs. 21). 4. He starts to live in us through the Holy Spirit (vs. 21-22).

Jesus Wants to Build a New Life for You! Ephesians 2:11-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish chapter 2 in Paul's letter to the Christians in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Mamma Love You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 13, 2002

God’s Word says: Can a mother forget the baby at her breast... Even if she does, I will not forget you! I have written your name on my hand!

Several of us go pick up the inner city kids and bring them to Bible classes once a week. One of the questions I like to ask the kids at Inner City is this: Does you mamma love you? They always answer, “Yes!” Then I ask them why and they tell me, “She has to, she’s my mamma!” You can’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption #16 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 8, 2005

BEFORE God created a single grain of sand, before a single human was formed, before there was a single moonbeam, God loved you and made a plan of redemption, just for you. My, friend, that’s love!!!!

In the past few lessons, I have tried to establish a workable introduction to the eternal and infinite subject of Biblical redemption. In the last lesson, we saw that the subject of redemption is vast, and is interlaced and interdependent on many other Biblical subjects. 1. The essence of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Changed In A Flash!

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

One real encounter with the True Light, Jesus Christ, and everything changes.

Changed in a Flash! Acts 9:1-6 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him the letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible