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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

    UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    A Good Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

    A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Forgive One Another Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,114 views

    This may be the hardest of all the one another commands. However, forgiveness is not only possible it is necessary for us to be the church Christ has called us to be. This sermon examines the practical steps we can take to make forgiveness a reality.

    Forgive One Another Colossians 3:13 We read in Luke 23, “When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals- one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jay Bunting avatar

    Making Forgiveness Perfect

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

    7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • gary holt avatar

    "forgiveness"

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 2, 2019
     | 3,929 views

    Forgive as Jesus forgave. We must forgive others if we want forgiveness.

    SOTM “Forgiveness” Matthew 6:14-15 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Father, Forgive Them... Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,443 views

    As Christ was lifted between heaven and earth upon the cross, He uttered seven statements as He hung dying to provide redemption for fallen humanity. The first was a prayer to the Father, one in which Christ sought forgiveness for those responsible for the crucifixion.

    Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Luke 23:33a – And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. These are the solemn words that Luke records concerning the crucifixion of our Lord. There is no great detail, just a simple statement, there they crucified him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Best Reason To Forgive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,716 views

    We have lots of good reasons to forgive others who hurt us, but the best reason to forgive is because God has forgiven us so much more. When we learn to appreciate the full extent of God's grace, we can practice giving away that grace to others.

    Matthew 18:21-35 The Best Reason to Forgive At some point, every one of us has been hurt, sometimes quite deeply. Maybe somebody here today is hurting. The question is, will you be able to forgive and let go, to move forward with your life? Forgiveness is a choice. You don’t have to forgive, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Power Up Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,224 views

    There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

    Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 42,606 views

    The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

    Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Flee, Fight Or Forgive

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    This outline comes directly from the book, "Just Like Jesus" by Max Lucado.

    In reading “Just Like Jesus” by Max Lucado, I ran across a term that I feel is hindering many families, churches, ministries and individuals themselves. Max calls it – “Stuckitis” Stuck meaning – trapped Ititis – meaning – a six letter word you tag on the end to sound impressive. He says attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "Father, Forgive Them.”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,413 views

    Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

    “Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    "The Word Of Forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

    “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” • At the end of the crucifixion week; man can be seen in his worst condition, the One whom had been sent to save was now facing the unjust murder pronounced by His peers • John 1:11: “He came unto his own, and his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Pulling Back The Curtain

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,006 views

    A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

    Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Basis Of Obedience & Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,842 views

    The believer who craves to grow more Christ-like must go to the Advocate & through Jesus' sacrifice find the cleansing & the conviction necessary to leave the horror of sin. Those who have done so will abide in God’s Word & walk in Christ-likeness.

    1 JOHN 2:1-6 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE BASIS OF OBEDIENCE AND FORGIVENESS [John 14:23-24] The Apostle continues discussing the believers condition and conduct which he has personally discovered by walking in God’s light. Having revealed that even Christians sin daily, John goes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Coming To Christ For Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    Receiving and accepting forgiveness for yourself only comes through Christ

    SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50 TITLE: “COMING TO CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. A young couple was engaged to be married. The wedding day was rapidly approaching and both of them began to get worried. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ