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  • Greg Cooper avatar

    A Lifestyle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    WE MUST LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS. IT DESTORY’S OUR JOY, PEACE, AND OUR REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD.

    Title: A Lifestyle of Forgiveness Text: Mathew 18:21-35 Intro: Have you ever known someone that had a problem with forgiving? Someone that held a grudge and would not let go of it. Most likely they walked around bitter and angry most of the time. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Lessons In Forgiveness

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    Sermon regarding the forgiveness of Christ and how we are to extend it to others.

    Lessons in Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Sept. 1, 2001 Introduction A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. "But I don’t ask for justice," the mother explained. "I plead ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Forgotten Forgiveness

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    For believers, this is the sadest thing that could ever happen. This message causes a self evaluation as to how well we remember that we are saved by grace, and owe our lives to God.

    Psalms 32:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:2-9 It really shouldn’t surprise us at the great lengths the Bible speaks of forgiveness. Our entire message, faith, belief, and life is based on that one thing: forgiveness. And in the Bible, in all the various ways forgiveness is discussed, there stands out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Forgiving And Living

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

    Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    This is the third in a series of three sermons dealing with the issue of Church Discipline, restoration, and the freedom we have through forgiveness in the process.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline, Part 3: The Freedom of Forgiveness I was talking with a friend of mine recently who was telling me of just an incredible run of adversity that he had been going through. He and his wife were arguing about a new house and not talking. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    The Path To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,197 views

    God tells us how we are to forgive others through the example of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt.

    The Path to Forgiveness M.B. Oliver A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany in Year C commonly called Sexagesima Sunday. Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta 18 Feb 01. Gen 45:3-11, 15 Ps 37:1-11, 39-40 1 Cor 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 The readings today are linked ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    How To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    How do we forgive?

    I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Daring To Forgive Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    Forgiveness from Jesus makes it possible for us to forgive others

    Daring to Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 September 17, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Mitsuo Fuchida was the commander of the Japanese Air Force that led 860 planes against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Jacob DeShazer was an American bomber pilot and on April 18th he flew a dangerous raid against ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    An Exposition of Luke 7:36-50

    A legend that says long ago, there lived a chieftain, known not only as a strong warrior but also a wise leader who gave his people laws which guided every aspect of life. He enforced these laws strictly, and had a reputation for uncompromising justice. One day it came to the leader’s attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 29, 2008
     | 5,023 views

    There is not greater peace then to know that you are forgiven.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5 Intro As with Psalm 51, scholars virtually agree on the occasion of this Hebrew song. God heard the prayer of the penitent David and restored full fellowship to him. The forgiven man then composed this joyful testimony of the peace that comes when one finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Obedience And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

    Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Harold Oswald avatar

    Free To Forgive

    Contributed by Harold Oswald on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,879 views

    What kind of behavior does God’s forgiveness demand of us?

    Free to Forgive I Introduction This is a parable of forgiveness If this were an allegory, each act of the King would be a statement about God But our God does not condone selling into slavery or physical torture Parables have a single message The message of this parable tells us something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ultimate Forgivness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    God offers us ultimate forgivness.

    Ultimate Forgiveness This morning we are starting a series which will last for a total of 5 weeks. It’s appropriate that we start this series on Easter, because without the resurrection, there would be no ultimate forgiveness. There would be no opportunity for you and I to receive forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not Optionable

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    We have all been impressed with the measure of forgiveness our Amish brethren in Nickel Mines, PA. have shown in the past week.

    FORGIVENESS IS NOT OPTIONABLE "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14- 15 NKJV The only part of the Lord’s Prayer, or more accurately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Forgive Us Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    Part 4 of 4 covering the teaching of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 4 of 4 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Matthew 6:12-13, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” What makes it so hard to forgive? 1. Pride 2. Earthly view of life (this is all there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan