Sermons about Forgiveness General

Judging The Judgement Of Judging

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Short sermon on how and how not to judge

Judging The Judgement Of Judging Matthew 7:1-12 People love to judge. Popularity of Talk-TV, Court-Tv, height of OJ trial, President Clinton’s trials. Even those who hold the opinion of, "You have your beliefs, and I have mine." make judgements upon those who form strong judgments by calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The One That Got Away

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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REACHING THE LOST IS GOD’S PLAN!

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY LUKE 15: 1-10 AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

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We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

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Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Discernment Not Judgementalism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

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When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." (Matt. 9:10-12)

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Babel In Your Church?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 30, 2003

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Babel is revisited when people are led more by fear than by faith. God caused confusion to people who thought they could provide a man made monument of their own religion that would provide them what they desired. They made a religion according to their o

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Come Back When You're Down

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 11,394 views

Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness.

How To Come Back When You’re Down By Gary MacDonald Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness. Read Scripture Passage: Psalm 51 The devil tempts you to sin by suggesting to you that, "You can get away with it." Then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven But Unforgiving Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 3,477 views

exposition on Matt ch 18

FORGIVEN BUT UNFORGIVING Matthew 18 v. 21 - 35 Psalm 130 v. 3 & 4 "if thou Lord shouldest mark iniquity, O Lord who shall stand?" v. 4 "but there is forgiveness with thee,that thou mayest be feared" 1. The question of forgiveness v. 21 "how oft shall my brother sin, and I forgive him", in context ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Holiness

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

based on 215 ratings

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The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

"By Grace Through Faith"

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 5,750 views

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8

"BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH" "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8 I PREFER the rendering in the Revised Version. As slight as the change is, it is of very great moment, as a little reflection will show. "For by grace HAVE YE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Forgoing One's Legal Rights In The Name Of Christ.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 3, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 4,181 views

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon 1-21 This, the shortest of Paul’s letters, 335 ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Atonement

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 4, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.

ATONEMENT His Resurrection Destiny "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" (Luke 24:26). Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Others Disagree With You

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2001

based on 13 ratings

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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Others Disagree With You Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1 a [Judge not, that ye be not judged] Do not find fault with anyone except yourself or you will expose your own criminal tendencies and disposition. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiven??

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 10, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Luke 15:1-10 A sermon by Rev. Tim Zingale I would like to share with you this morning a modern day parable. Listen: "A minister, touring in West Germany was invited to spend the night with one of the families of the host congregation. The family consisted of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

based on 444 ratings

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We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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