Sermons on Forgivenes:

Where Is Your Trust And Confidence Placed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A sermon that focuses on trust and confidence in God

Dear Christian Friends: I would like each of you to think back over the years and ponder the great advancements that have taken place. If we were to list them starting with the earliest, what would they be? I imagine that we would list things like electric lights, radio, automobiles, television, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Jeremiah 17:13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Christian Baptism? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is Christian baptism and how does it go with God’s plan of salvation?

INTRODUCTION  Baptism. The word conjures up many different thoughts and images when it is mentioned. To some it brings to mind Jesus and His baptism. Some think of the baptism of John the Baptist. Some think of the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is spoken of in the scriptures. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002

In order to receive God’s forgiveness, we must forgive those who harm us. This is how to do it.

Forgiveness September 26, 1999 Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I recently saw a news item that was a follow up on a shooting that had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Law Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006

The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness: It's A God Thing - Pass It On! Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2008

This is part of a series of messages about the life of Joseph. We are challenged to "imitate" Jesus by forgiving those who have caused emotional harm. Some thoughts come from Sermon Central - John Hamby "Dealing With Forgiveness"

In Jesus Holy Name September 21, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 42:1-9 “Forgiveness: It’s A God Thing! Pass It On” Our series of messages through the book of Genesis remind us of real life events. We have followed the life of Joseph. He ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness: For Others And For Ourselves

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Seek forgivness and grant forgiveness to others.

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Our Gospel message today has a clear message for us. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Don’t forgive, and expect your debts to come back to you. The slave had amassed an unprecedented debt. In today’s standards, it would be the equivalent of $15 million. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Of Kind Always Beats A Full House

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 25, 2008

Four of kind always beats a full house

WHAT MANY IN THE BIBLE HAD TEN LEGS BUT USED ONLY EIGHT OF THEM? He is the man in our text this morning. It is the man five times that our Bible calls “sick of the palsy.” He was carried by four men to the feet of Jesus. Nothing could daunt these four men who were determined to get their friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-12, Mark 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Starting The Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007

Before we start our relationship with God, we have to be reconciled to him.

How To Have A Personal Relationship With Jesus May 6, 2007 Starting the Relationship Bill Leslie Story as intro to the series Pastor of La Salle St. Church in Chicago - Evangelical, inner-city pastor, Church sponsored by Moody Church - burnt out, goes to Catholic nun for counseling, says he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: *other

Are You Just Going To Sit There

Contributed by Rick Mays on Jul 17, 2009

A couple of observations that about this encounter and what it means to us today.

ARE YOU JUST GOING TO SIT THERE? Luke 7:36-43 Rev. Rick Mays Trinity Temple A/G Arkadelphia, AR 71923 As we begin with this message this morning, let me ask a question¡K Have you ever noticed that regardless of how many people are up working at a job site, there will always be one that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sent Or Stuck?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2009

Jesus commissions his disciples with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Sent or Stuck? John 20:19-23 September 13, 2009 Intro: I’ve never really been in fear for my life. I have felt fear – that powerful, raw emotional response to some situation, where the heart suddenly starts beating much harder, sweat appears on the brow, all the senses go on high alert, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Yom Kippur: Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

A look at the Jewish Day of Atonement

Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement Sept. 27, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Rosh Hashanah’s greatest significance is found in being a period of preparation for Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement. 1 Days of Awe (3 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009

Jesus sees faces and lives and situations and struggles and hurts.

SEEING THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS A BURGLAR STALKED the neighborhood watching for homes left unguarded by people leaving for vacation. He watched as a family loaded their suitcases into their car and departed. He waited until dark and then approached the front door and rang the bell. There was no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hurt Dealer Vs. The Hurt Healer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2011

A spiritual battle rages, Satan will is a dealer of pain and fear if we give into his temptations, God on the other hand, Heals the hurts we have from our past...He can set us free!

The Hurt Dealer vs. the Hurt Healer Pastor Glenn Newton February 20th, 2011 Text: Matthew 12: 22-32 MT 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene