Sermons on Forgiveness Forgetfulness:

Giving & Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2022

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43.

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43. Forgiveness Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Forgiveness Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 20, 2022

Jesus bought forgiveness and mercy into a world that desperately needed it. Today we need to practice Jesus' methods of forgiveness.

The Way to Forgiveness of Sin John 8:1-8 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees *brought a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 1, 2020

I did a search of the phrase “one-another” and discovered that it appears 269 times in 115 verses throughout the New Testament. If the phrase “one-another” appears that many times in the Bible, there must be something about it God wants us to know.

Introduction Tonight, we begin a new series called “You Ought to See a Whole Lot of One-Anothering going on in the Church House”. Let me tell you how this series came about. As I have been reading through the book of Acts preparing my Monday Night Live Studies, I noticed a common phrase ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Forgiveness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2021

The purpose of confession is to find forgiveness in Jesus.

4.18.21 1 John 1:8–2:2 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his Word ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tragedy Of Refusing Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Forgiveness is a difficult process. When we are hurt by someone and we do not know what to do, we often keep that anger and sadness within us and cut that person off from our lives.

John 3:19-20 :"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed." Today, we confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 25:46

Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Father Forgive Them Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the self-giving love and forgiveness of Jesus, demonstrated through his response to mockery and persecution during his crucifixion, as depicted in Luke 23:33-43, Psalm 22:7-8, 15, 18, 24, and Matthew 5:39, 44.

Welcome church! Today we’re going to look at a passage from the Gospel of Luke involving the crucifixion. We talk a lot about crucifixion as Christians because the cross is a central part of our faith. In 2004, the movie The Passion of the Christ was released. It’s a movie about the final hours of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Topics: Forgiveness, Self-Giving Love, Crucifixion

Let Go And Forgive

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Nov 10, 2025

As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness.

Forgive & Let Go As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness. Jeremiah 32:27 reminds us, "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?" God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Father Forgive Them Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus demonstrates God's self-giving love and forgiveness by praying for those who mock and crucify him, embodying his own teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

Today, we're going to talk about something super important - forgiveness. You know, that thing we all need but sometimes find hard to give. We're going to look at a story from the Bible where Jesus shows us the ultimate example of forgiveness. So, let's dive in! Our main story comes from Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Forgiveness, Selfless Giving, Divine Grace

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

David made a seemingly insignificant decision that was really a critical error, and it impacted the whole nation of Israel.

From Failure to Forgiveness 1Chr 21 There are certain decisions that we make in life that become hinge points on which the rest of our lives turn. Key decisions we’ve made that not only change the course of our lives but may also have great effect on the lives of others as well. And this is what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Love Respect And Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the profound message of Psalm 133, emphasizing the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness in our lives.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we will dive into the beauty of Psalm 133, a short yet profound passage of scripture that speaks to the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness. As we get started, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjold. He once said, ...read more

Topics: Family, Reunion

Father Forgive Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' profound act of forgiveness on the cross, urging us to receive and extend forgiveness in our own lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in our gathering today that speaks of unity, of shared faith, and of a collective longing to draw closer to the heart of our Savior. We are here, not as individuals, but as a family. A family brought together by the love of Christ, and sustained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Topics: Them

Baptism - Where We Have Been Forgetful Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 4, 2003

Last in my Baptism series. This sermon serves as a reminder of our baptisms.

I love the story about the older couple that had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forget To Say Thank You!

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

A Thanksgiving service complete with sermon.

Call To Worship Call to worship: Psalm 100 KJV 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all you lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Priest’s Courtyard – The Essentiality Of Forgiveness (4/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

What do we do when our own friends, our most intimate companions, choose to deny us, to betray us and to forget all the good we did towards them? Jesus teaches the right response to people who back stab us

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Slide 1 (title) Good morning. Last week Tom took us through the 3rd station of the cross. He described what took place when Jesus was the victim of great injustice, betrayal and cruelty at the hands of His own people, at the hands of the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible