Sermons on forgiveness from god: showing 181-195 of 216,258

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015

There is great power in forgiveness both for the one who is forgiven and also for the one who forgives

Matthew 18: 15-35 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION Everyone has someone in their lives whom they have not forgiven. It could be someone in the distant past—a boyfriend or girlfriend who jilted us in high school. Someone who offended us unintentionally might be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph The Forgiver

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

A example on how to be a forgiver

A lady tells as story that is a real picture of forgiveness. She says my mom, now in heaven, was a good cook. She was a good forgiver too and the combination of these two qualities resulted one day in an incident I love to recall. Let me recount it to you as I have heard it from a young child. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Apart From The Law

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The law is important, but only in the context of grace.

APART FROM THE LAW TEXT: Is. 40:1-5; Rom. 3:19-24 In the New Testament portion of our Daily Walk readings, we are moving from the book of Acts, which told us about the formation of the early church, into the writings of Paul. The writings of Paul in the New Testament begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escape From Prison Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007

The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

From Servants To Friends

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007

A Sermon on Compassionate Minsitry

From Servants to Friends Luke 10:27-37 A Sermon on compassionate ministry 27He answered: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Nazarene

From Pit To Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005

What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Promises From Psalms 103

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 6, 2009

This portion of Psalms 103 is rich with the promises of God and in this outline we are listing some of them so that in our daily walk with God, we can appropriate them and walk in faith and victory. As we praise and love the Lord He wants us to remember a

God’s Promises from Psalms 103 Psalms 103:1-12 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

A Study Of Psalm 32 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2018

David knew what it meant to experience forgiveness from God. His desire, having known it, was to tell anyone who might read this about it. Do we share the same desire in our life?

A Study of Psalm 32 Psalm 32 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through comments - Encourage participation … strengthening of faith of one another is key - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

Forgiveness is what most expect from others but is the hardest thing for us to do for others.

The way of Forgiveness Psalms 51:1-13 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, This morning I am going off road a little bit on my sermon because most of the times I want to recruit warriors to carry the message of the cross. Today, I want you to be a bit selfish. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgive Them

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

This was the first cry out recorded in the gospels from the cross. Forgiveness is a basic foundation of the cross.

1stBBC Forgive them Luk 23:33-34 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ