Sermons on Forgiveness And Hope:

Agents Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2011

We see in Paul's prayer of thanksgiving for Philemon the reality of a forgiven childe of God. He was not only forgiven but Paul points out He is an agent of forgiveness.

Intro: Today across America there will probably be many sermons based around the theme of love. How appropriate that Paul in this personal letter to Philemon commends him for his love having feet and hands. If you remember from last week that Paul was calling Philemon to forgive his run away ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008

Total forgiveness is necessary for our spiritual, psychological, and physical health.

March 12, 2006 Total Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Introduction: Did you see the news report earlier in the week about Charles Cullen? He is the nurse given 6 life terms for the murders of 40 patients under his care. At one point in Friday’s proceedings they had to physically gag the defendant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:33-43, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting Forgiveness

Contributed by Matt Barker on Jul 13, 2008

As Christians, we often work hard at forgiving others; we need to learn to accept God’s forgiveness of ourselves.

Accepting Forgiveness Let’s open our bibles this morning to Psalm 103. In this Psalm, David is praising God for his tremendous love for His people. We’ll come back to this in just a minute. Now, we all know that David wasn’t perfect. Let’s take a look at one of his most famous stories. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Forgiveness.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011

In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if you don’t learn to forgive.”

TOTAL FORGIVENESS. 1 SAMUEL 24: 9-13. LUKE 23:34. EPHESIANS 4:32. In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Forgiver

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Let's "look into the spiritual mirror of the Word of God and discover the required road to restoration when sin enters our lives."

Confession and Forgiveness The Only Road To Restoration* 1 John 1:9 There is not a single marriage or family here that does not sometimes say things in anger that are mean or hateful. Or that does not from time to time let the other one down; even if by mistake. That hurt or mistake may be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

As We Forgive

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

The parable of the unmerciful servant and how it applies to believers.

As We Forgive Matthew 18:23-35 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

The Parts Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

Forgiveness in Philemon

You may be familiar with the 1995 movie titled "Dead Man Walking." The movie is based upon the book (same title) by a Catholic Nun, Sister Helen PreJean. In the movie the figure of Matthew Poncelet is on death row for the brutal murders a teenage couple. The character is based upon the life ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007

We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness In The Home Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 22, 2016

Reconciliation for broken relationships is only possible when justice and forgiveness meet.

In Ernest Hemmingway’s short story “The Capital of the World,” three aspiring bull fighters try to make a name for themselves in Madrid. Hemmingway introduces this short story by telling the reader about a young man named Paco who had run away from his father to the big city of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness In The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the redemption, forgiveness, and unity we receive through Christ, and our purpose to know God and find solutions in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because I am a vessel, humbly chosen by our gracious Father to share His divine message with you. We find ourselves here in this sanctuary, nestled in the embrace of fellowship, bound by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Blood

A Call To Forgive

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This season we are to present Christ to the world. To remind them that He came and to tell them why He came. Some of us are able to do this through the gift of singing. Christmas songs that bring us back to Bethlehem itself. Some of us, including our Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2010

A sermon on forgiveness (Two articles from Guideposts and Our Prayer.com are featured and adapted)

Sermon for 2/7/2010 Give Forgiveness Introduction: Play the song “Live Like You Were Dying”- Focus on “I gave forgiveness I’d been denying. Oh, one day I hope you can live like you are dying.” WBTU: A. (Psa 90:12) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005

The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican