Sermons on Forgiveness For Love:

Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 2 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

Experience Complete Forgiveness John 8:1-11 Deadly – when you hear that adjective, certain phrases come to mind, like A deadly weapon, A deadly attack, A deadly snake, A deadly explosive, A deadly heart attack, A deadly enemy. Whatever connection you make with the word “deadly” it probably won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Can I Forgive?

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 7, 2007

When I have been wronged, what response should I give?

CAN I FORGIVE? Psalm 32:1-6 Matthew 18:21-35 William L. Hooper, PhD Minster to Senior Adults First Baptist Church, Bolivar, MO April 23, 2006 When I have been wronged, what response should I give? This is a universal question for all people. In our own time we have seen this question answered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Forgive?

Contributed by William Hooper on May 3, 2011

Three conditions for forgiveness: I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is not; I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is; and I can forgive if I receive forgiveness myself.

CAN I FORGIVE? Psalm 32:1-6 Matthew 18:21-35 William L. Hooper, PhD Minster to Senior Adults First Baptist Church, Bolivar, MO April 23, 2006 When I have been wronged, what response should I give? This is a universal question for all people. In our own time we have seen this question answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"The Great Forgiver"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus has the power to heal and the authority to forgive. But why did He forgive first?

"One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Does God Love You... How Much?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 4, 2015

Gods Love knows no end...and there is enough Love there to forgive every man, woman and child...for all time And not only forgive...but to Bless beyond all human comprehension as well..

Does GOD LOVE You... How MUCH? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. that's about as open ended as it gets...Gods inner circle Has an open invitation to it..to everyone and anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom And Forgiveness Are Never Free - Memorial Day 2012

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 27, 2012

Memorial Day Service 2012.

Sermon Central.com video “Under God” Tomorrow is Memorial Day 2012. Tomorrow, all across the country people will revisit the burial sites of loved ones who have died. On Tuesday one will be able to drive past any given cemetery and be able to notice the beautiful array of colorful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Friends

The Lord Majors In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

BECAUSE THE LORD MAJORS IN FORGIVENESS WE CAN CONFIDENTLY WAIT FOR HIS ABUNDANT REDEMPTION

BIG IDEA: BECAUSE THE LORD MAJORS IN FORGIVENESS WE CAN CONFIDENTLY WAIT FOR HIS ABUNDANT REDEMPTION INTRODUCTION: Many Aspects of Redemption: positional redemption – we already have obtained this blessing completion of our redemption – applies to even our bodies Also Many Applications of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What does Jesus means when He says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin?

Max Lucado says that one of the most difficult truths he has had to come to grips with is that God's grace is big enough to extend to someone like Jeffery Dahmer. If you recall, Dahmer was the young murderer in Milwaukee a few years ago who cut up the bodies of his victims. While in prison, Dahmer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 9, 2001

A fresh look at the sin of Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Sermon.964 “Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church. Matthew 12:31,32 One of the most difficult truths to come to grips with is that God’s Amazing Grace is big enough to extend to every single person. The Bible teaches that all who receive Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 23, 2002

The three stages to forgiving our brother from Christ’s parable of the unmerciful servant.

Christ’s "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant" is preceeded by a succinct set of guidelines on what to do when a brother sins against you. (Matthew 18:15-17) 1. First, try to keep the matter private. Hopefully, this will be all that’s necessary to restore fellowship and friendship. (Verse 15) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Must I Forgive?

Contributed by David Insell on Jun 26, 2003

Here is a seed thought on forgiveness. Take it and develope it. This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into several prisons in the U.S.

Must I Forgive? MAT 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-35, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear, Forgive, Heal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Fifth installment of Revival Series influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson describes what one receives when Revival comes.

HEAR, FORGIVE, HEAL II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This Fall we are studying what it means to be revived again according to the Bible. We will be studying some of the great revivals in the Bible, but right now we are studying that great verse in the Bible that tells us what we must do so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-141

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Is Conditional I Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

An introduction to the issue of forgiveness. We forgive as God forgives us. God forgives us conditionally, otherwise you would have universalism. Even believers must confess their sins before the relationship is completely restored.

Forgiveness, Part 1 Forgiveness is Conditional Introduction Some of what is taught in evangelical churches today is taught on the basis assumption. I have a special impatience with those who assume, but the problem is that I am sometimes one of them! Questions we will attempt to answer in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiving--Why And How

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

The basic steps to forgiving--we must forgive perfectly as Christ forgave us.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:12-15 Romans 12:19 Colossians 3:13 Luke 17:4 Romans 6:23 Colossians 3:13 Isaiah 43:25 Philippians 4:13 Luke 23:24 Matthew 6:12 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Based On: The Keys to Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes, Christianity Today, December 3, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15