Sermons on Forgivenes:

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 26, 2008

The message deals with mercy. 1. The Principle of Mercy, 2. The Provider of Mercy, 3. The Power of Mercy, and 4. The Person of Mercy

Blessed Are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 Introduction Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. We are now halfway through the beatitudes. The first four beatitudes deal with the inner attitudes of the heart and mind. We are to be "poor in spirit" or humble. We are to "mourn" over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on forgiveness taken from blessed are the merciful and blessed are the peacemakers.(Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #6)

Evening Service for 4/19/2009 (Mat 5:7) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Mat 5:9 NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Introduction: One Sunday morning during announcements, the preacher said, “I need to make a correction to an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showing Graditude

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

Many people often came to peoples houses at that time to listen to what an important guest might have to say.

SHOWING GRADITUDE Luke 7:36-50 **36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Led The Service

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007

Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loking At 2014

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Looking at a new year with a fresh start and trust in God

Looking at 2014 Philippians 3:12-3:21 Introduction- The presents are all bought. Most have been exchanged. The only thing left is the clean up. Getting back to normal. What I call normal may not be what you call normal and vise-versa. Every year we make resolutions that most won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Embracing Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

Forgiveness is what most people want from God and other people but is the hardest thing to give to someone else.

Embracing Forgiveness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we looked at Pentecost. The coming of the Holy Spirit of God into believers lives. Jesus left this earth so the comforter could come, that we could be empowered to live the lives we were meant to live. Living life in our own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2014

Jesus teaches those around Him a very important lesson concerning family at the end of Mark, Chapter 3. Those who DO the will of God ARE part of His family, and whoever claims Jesus Christ's name today needs to know and act on this immediately!

Family Matters Mark 3:20-35 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 30, 2015

This messages looks at the pitfalls of not forgiveing and the character of someone who forgives

THE LITTLE BOOK WITH AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FORGIVENESS THE BOOK OF PHILEMON 1:1-7 PART 1: THE CHARACTER OF ONE WHO FORGIVES PHILEMON 1:1-7 PAUL, A PRISONER FOR CHRIST JESUS, AND TIMOTHY OUR BROTHER, TO PHILEMON OUR BELOVED FELLOW WORKER 2  AND APPHIA OUR SISTER AND ARCHIPPUS OUR FELLOW SOLDIER, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Must Have A Face

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Sep 22, 2013

There's nothing more important to a Christian than forgiveness. It is the basis of our salvation, and we can't love one another as He loved us without forgiving one another. Therefore, we need to understand what forgiveness is and what it is not.

"When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way... so I stole a bicycle... and asked him to forgive me." Well, there are 100s of jokes about forgiveness- the one I read is by Emo Phillips- and there are legions of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let It Snow

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

when Jesus came as a little baby, and was born in a stable and placed in a pig trough with strips of linen wrapped around Him, he was hardly what they expected. This has been a problem for ages. Many of us want Jesus to be something He is not. We want

“Let it Snow!” Luke 2:8-11 One of the reasons why the Jews and many others didn’t recognize Jesus as the coming Messiah was because he wasn’t what they were looking for. The Jews were sick of the Romans and the way they ruled the country and what they really wanted was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful People Express Thier Gratitude

Contributed by Ron Baker on Nov 22, 2011

We all come to the Lord unclean and in need of His cleasing.

Thankful People Express their Gratitude to God Text: Luke 17:11-19 Date: November 20, 2011 Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION ”It is the duty of all Nations to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Cares For You Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2009

Easter Series on the seven cries from the Cross. this first one deals with the first three about Jesus’ care and concern for others in His last hour.

Text: Luke 23:34, 43, John 19:26, Title: He Cares for You, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/29/09, AM A. Opening illustration: quote 1 Peter 5, emphasizing “…He cares for you,” in verse 7, B. Background to passage: The cross is the centerpiece of salvation history, the linchpin upon which God’s glory hangs and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Accused

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 20, 2024

Are Christians often falsely accused? How did Jesus handle being falsely accused? Let's find out in Matthew 12.

Jesus faced many false accusations. How did He handle them? Sabbath Accusations Did the Pharisees criticize Jesus for breaking their Sabbath rules? At that time Jesus passed through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick and eat some heads of grain. But when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School-The Final Exam Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 10, 2023

Many schools, where I live, begin the academic year in August. Not very many students understand, though, that there is a final exam at the end of this year in spring. In the same way, we believers will have a final exam when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

(Based on a message preached August 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription). Introduction: Have you noticed that some things change? We have one student who’s going away to college next week, and school’s going to start before long. I’m sure you’re all excited, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist