Sermons on forgiven:

Clinging To The Faith

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What is it to have mercy? What is it to have guilt? No doubt we have at some point felt that we are no longer to be forgiven for some sin or transgression. But then there is something called faith.

In verses 12-13: Is it not wonderful to know that Christ has reached down and forgiven us from our sins, and then to call us into a ministry, no matter what that ministry is? Look at Paul and what he was before he came to know Christ as his Savior. He denounced the teachings of Christ, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did God Have To Kill His Son To Forgive Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2021

Why did God have to kill His Son for me to obtain forgiveness. Why couldn't God have simply forgiven me without that sacrifice?

OPEN: Dick Van Dyke once told a story about a preacher who was showing his 4 year old son a picture of Jesus. But the man didn’t want his son to get the wrong idea and so he said: “But son… it’s not really Jesus. It’s just an artist’s impression of Jesus.” The boy looked closely at the picture and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God In The Dark

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2023

God made atonement as Jesus hung on the cross. All who receive Him as Master over life are brought into the family of God, forgiven all sin, and saved forever.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Bless Your Enemies

Contributed by Val Black on Mar 30, 2022

We must forgive our enemies so we will be forgiven. (Matthew 6:14) But the hardest part may be to bless them too. (Mattew 5:43-45)

Bless Your Enemies The message was given on Wed., Sept. 22, 2004 (I owe most of this message to Pastor Bill Ligon who has authored several books on Blessings and how to impart them.) I. Matt. 5:43-45, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour. and hate thine enemy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Galatians 2:20, Numbers 6:24-26, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Cleaning Services

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023

We have been forgiven in Christ for the sins that we have committed and confessed. But the underlying condition out of which these sins arise - what’s to be done about that?

“Out, damned spot!” may be one of the most widely recognized lines Shakespeare ever wrote. I wonder why? In a more innocent age it might have been for the forbidden thrill of saying “damn.” But of course that doesn’t apply any more, does it. It’s one of the milder epithets available. If that’s the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sincere Sinner

Contributed by Kas Salawu on Aug 19, 2003

No matter how grievous our sin is, if we truly repent, we shall be forgiven because our Lord Jesus Christ shed his blood for our salvation.

Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church Sermon delivered on August 3, 2003 by Lay Speaker, Kas Salawu The Sincere Sinner based on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 and Psalm 51:1-12 “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” [1] Like Tolstoy’s characters, King David and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Sin And The Effect That It Has On Our Lives?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

There are people out there that seem to think that if they are born again and commit sin they will be automatically forgiven if they commit sin. Then on the other hand there are people out there that feel that if they are born again and commit a sin th

Sin and the effect that it has on our lives? Sunday February 25, 2001 I want to use as a text this morning 1st John 3:6 1 John 3:6 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Now I want to read that same verse in the New Living Translation. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008

Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are able to experience lives that are free. We are free from guilt and shame--not because we never sin, but because we are forgiven.

Matthew 5:17-30 “Guilt and Grace” INTRODUCTION Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hide, by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most popular books of the nineteenth. If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie you know about the twisted and tormented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2011

Three things happen with a relationship with Jesus: 1. Your sins become forgiven. 2. You are given a purpose for living. 3. You have a home waiting for you in heaven.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Today I want to talk to you about “Gods Amazing Grace”. For the last few weeks we have been looking God’s Glorious Grace. Today we are going to conclude the series. The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 46:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Something To Say To You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2010

What we need to realize is this: we share the fact that none of us are saved by anything we are or do. We are saved and forgiven by our loving relationship with the risen Christ.

I Have Something To Say To You Intro: It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of traffic. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and slipped the offending driver off. She shook her fist at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overwhelmed By Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Forgiveness is a powerful force in our lives and in the lives of others. When the woman understood that she was truly and completely forgiven, she was overwhelmed. Her response was a radical demonstration of extravagant love.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “Overwhelmed by Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION Video presentation “Forgiveness” I often wonder what I would say if I were approached by someone and asked these questions and others like them. What would you say? The responses of the people on the video ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bookkeeping Nightmare

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2010

Forgiveness is an act of understanding how much God has forgiven us; of the heart, making a changed spirit possible; and of the will, opening up all that God wants to do in us.

First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD, October 4, 1979; Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, June 8, 1980; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, May 16, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC November 24, 1985 Back in my early teen years I was a Monopoly freak. Not an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

How can I forgive others? 1) Remember the debt God has forgiven you. 2) Keep the sins of others in perspective. 3) Remember the high cost of unforgiveness.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS MATTHEW 18: 21-35 1. Illus. of partial forgiveness (1001 Humorous Illus. #385 • “I’ll forgive him tonight, but if I don’t die before I wake up, he better look out in the morning!” 2. We are all a little like James, aren’t we? Full forgiveness is foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

David And The God Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the three major chapters in David's life. From a man after God's own heart to a man who fell away from God, to a man forgiven by God's grace.

David and the God of a Second Chance Psalm 51:10-13 I don’t know about you but I am ready for some football. This summer I was reading an article about the 5 greatest personal comebacks in NFL history. Guess who is on that list. DREW BREES. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Drew’s story. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Soul Name?

Contributed by Tim Power on Jan 13, 2015

New year introduction. God sees all things, start the new year realising that, recognise personal sin of previous year, repent and begin this year forgiven and recommitted

Do You Know your soul Name? (A4 Paper to tear up - Scottish FudgeTablet or fudge and Samsung with me) 1/Keeping yourself secret in the world Happy New Year, this is my first sermon of 2015 so this is my 2015 New Year sermon and here you and I are in the house of God. And this is of course, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist