Sermons on Forgive:

Should You Be Forgiven...should You Forgive...

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 6, 2021

Many of us like to hold a grudge against people we feel wronged us, God hates sin, so should we.

SHOULD YOU BE FORGIVEN…SHOULD YOU FORGIVE… Many of us say that if people show remorse or say something that makes them sorry for what they have done then maybe I will forgive them. However, it hardly happens like that and many excuses we use to continue in our bitterness, our anger, our desire to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Charismatic

When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry"

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011

What are my biblical responsibilities when one who has offended me will not acknowledge his wrong? Our forgiveness is to be like God's forgiveness. So how does God forgive? The answer may not be what you are thinking.

When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry" Forgiveness and Repentance A Summary of Chapter 8 of The Other Side of Love by Gary Chapman Part of the Lessons in the School of Prayer Series Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, January 16, 2011 I. Forgiveness and Relationships A. Sin Separates Our Relationship With ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Forgivenss Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2012

What is forgiveness and who is forgiven?

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford granted a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon. From that point on Nixon was legally forgiven. All investigations and indictments were ended. Eight days later Ford granted amnesty to all those who had avoided the draft illegally, as well ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ascension Day Sermon: Be A Witness Through Forgiving

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Every Christian is called to share their faith, and this explores how we can be active in sharing our faith by forgiving others.

Today we celebrate Ascension Day, the day when Jesus physically left earth and ascended into heaven. Ascension Day officially is celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday which was Thursday. For many Ascension Day ranks up there with Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. And it is something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, John 7:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Is For-Giving Part 3 Forgetting Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2011

God, through the miracle birth - Jesus Christ, gave to mankind the gift of forgiveness to save us from our sins.

Christmas is For-giving Part 3 Forgetting Introduction (adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel) Mat 1:18-21 God, through the miracle birth- Jesus Christ, gave to mankind- gift of forgiveness- to save us from- sins. Christmas is a time For-giving. We have been studying the whole truth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiveness: It's Our Choice

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

Forgiveness is not a feeling but a decision to mirror the Father’s heart—releasing anger, restoring love, and joining heaven’s celebration

Introduction If you’ve ever had someone walk out of your life—slam the door, burn the bridge, and disappear—you know something about the ache of the father in Jesus’ story. And if you’ve ever been hurt and felt that hot rush of anger rise inside you when the offender suddenly wanted back in, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Psalm 103:8-12, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Pit To Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005

What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

3 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-III—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, the true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2015

4 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-IV—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, one's true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015

5 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-V—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: A kid who is unwittingly involved in bringing about a tragedy. The ones effected forgive her. She is Fully Forgiven, YET she is unable to function, her every thought being colored by the event. Her every decision is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

One of the benefits of being a Christian is that we are not condemned for the fact that we fall short of complete perfection.

Read Text: Romans 8:1-4 Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together at home. So Michael plunked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Psalm 121:1, Romans 8:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stone Throwing In Church

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002

An application to John 8:1-10

I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

Justice isn’t necessarily a desirable thing. Better to receive God’s grace than to have justice applied to our lives.

I haven’t watched much of the winter Olympics this last fortnight, but I did happen to be watching the night there was all the controversy about the figure skating. I saw the Russian pair do their thing, then watched as the commentary team analysed their performance in slow motion showing all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008

Have you as a Christian ever taken back a sin that God has forgiven you for? Have you ever wrapped yourself in guilt for something that you have already been pardoned for?

Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten Have you ever had the experience of trying to find something that you just set down? You had it in your hand just a moment ago but then you got distracted and totally lost track of it. This is especially frustrating when it is something important like a phone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Inevitable Accounting

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008

When the word "judgment" infers everlasting consequences it immediately takes on a vastly greater significance.

THE INEVITABLE ACCOUNTING “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NKJV) “Judgment” is a thought-provoking word in and of itself. It is not often a pleasant thought in the life of anyone. When the judgment referred to has everlasting consequences the word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist