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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    It Will Not Be Forgiven!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2005
    based on 262 ratings
     | 46,729 views

    Christians have wrestled with the question of the unpardonable sin in every generation. Some have even wondered, "Have I committed the unpardonable sin & thus cannot be forgiven by God?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,821 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    How To Keep From Sinning

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    John shares with us the promise of forgiveness....but also shares the desire that "we sin not".

    How To Keep From Sinning 1 John 2:1-2 “If” does not give us permission.....it literally means “provided” or on the condition that we sin.....we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous ! John rebuked those who claimed they had no sin.....and offered the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R Daniel Carlson avatar

    Godly Stewardship

    Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,034 views

    A Biblical understanding of Stewardship: God gives generously (faith, salvation, eternal life, forgiveness, etc) and by God's Holy Spirit, we may also give generously.

    Grace, mercy, peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is Stewardship Sunday. Today is the day that, and let me be straight forward with you, today is the day that we talk about money. About giving, about generosity. But I’m not going to try and guilt you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Releasing The Next Generation Part Ii

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Without Unity in the older generation, we will not see a full release of the next generation

    Releasing the Next Generation Part II Sunday September 15, 2002 A Base of Unity Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, ...read more

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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Forgiveness 7 X 70

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,260 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

    1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Smith avatar

    To Err Is Human. To Forgive Is Crazy! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,714 views

    Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:21-22)

    Jesus said, “the Kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.” And he found a guy who owed him 50 billion dollars! Now that’s a round figure of course. I may be a few dollars out. The original text says the man owed him ten thousand talents, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,212 views

    This is the fourth Part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:12)

    Today we'll continue our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:12. The Lord Jesus related these two requests, "Give us today our daily bread" with "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." The point is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Confession Of Sin And Prayer For Forgiveness.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.”

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.” This is the best known of the seven traditional penitential psalms, 6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143, and one of the most moving prayers in the Old Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian B avatar

    Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

    FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 3,489 views

    A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

    Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,446 views

    Words of Jesus from the cross

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS Today we are standing on holy ground. Today we stand before the cross of Jesus Christ. At the cross, we see the Master of heaven and earth as He hangs between two thieves. We see the soldiers. We see the swelling crowd and we hear their mocking shouts. We see the cross stained ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Hamby avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,222 views

    When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Debra Klein avatar

    Do You Charge To Forgive?

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    This sermon talks about the importance of forgiving others and the dangers of not forgiving.

    Do You Charge to Forgive? Colossians 3:12-13 & Matthew 6:14-15 There was a time in Arizona that I had been feeling really uncomfortable about something, but I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. For about a month I was irritated with everything and everybody around me. Then one morning I woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Forgive--Especially Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2020
     | 2,019 views

    Forgiveness not only gets you forgiven, it gives you psychological relief, and it can even make a friend out of an enemy.

    24th Sunday in Course 2020 As I share some thoughts about the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the Church for this coming Sunday, it is Patriot Day, September 11, nineteen years into the new world bequeathed to us by four violent but related acts that unforgettable Tuesday. And every three years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic