Sermons on Forgiveness From God:

From Kindness To Kindness

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019

“Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God’s Grace Flow Through You?

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 30, 2011

We have an important responsibility to forgive others.

The preacher's Sunday sermon was Forgive Your Enemies. He asked how many have forgiven their enemies. About half held up their hands. So he repeated his question. Now about 80% held up their hands. He asked the question again. This time, everybody responded. Everybody that is, except one elderly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Told Me

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023

God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Exodus 3:1-6, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

When God Hides

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 3, 2017

We all have times of dryness in our relationship with God, and it could be for a variety of reasons. But sometimes it's because we harbor unconfessed sin our life. Isaiah gives us a path forward, a way to renew our relationship with the Lord.

Isaiah 64:1-9 When God Hides Have you ever had a winter season of faith? You pray, but your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? You wonder if you really know God, or if God knows you? Philip Yancey, in his book, “Reaching for the Invisible God,” writes: “I experienced the sense of abandonment ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21, Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conveyed From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Transformation

There’s a Spanish story of a father and son who had become estranged. The son ran away, and the father set off to find him. He searched for months to no avail. Finally, in a last desperate effort to find him, the father put an ad in the Madrid newspaper. The ad read: “Dear Paco, meet me in front of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive & Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Heart

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 8, 2004

Loveing the flock, The Children of God

From The Heart A Look at Christianity from a Ministers Point of View. The following scriptures give us an insight on who we are and the awesome responsibility that we have as ministers of the word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pray And Position Yourself To Hear From God

Contributed by Carolyn Butler on Jun 21, 2024

In recent weeks, our sermons have centered around prayer—the incredible power it holds and the importance of seeking our secret place to commune with God.

Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord. 1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10, Joshua 6:15-16

God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Roads To God

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Aug 7, 2010

Both the Wide and the Narrow will indeed take you to God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ones Whom God Loves

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Oct 23, 2009

To show that God loves the world that is in rebellion against Him and that gratitude to Him ought to be the response to His grace. The application of the Law of God seems to be the only thing that brings some people to see their need of Christ.

"The Ones Whom God Loves" 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." It’s a wonderful truth. It is gospel truth; truth in a nutshell. The Lord says He loves the world. “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Which Praises Men Or God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2014

To aid in our decision which one must be glorified and honored, men or GOD.

Which praises do you love the most? Praises from men or praises from GOD? Applause from men or applause from GOD? Remember that we can please all people, but we can easily please GOD. Be an audience of one, that is GOD ALMIGHTY? Since when did you last gave glory and honor to GOD, Most High? Our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Religion To Relationship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

“From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist