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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 43,729 views

    5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Milton Smith avatar

    Dealing With Guilt Pt 1

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
     | 3,215 views

    God wants you to be free.

    It’s Sunday morning and the Praise and Worship Leader is exhorting the worshippers into the manifest presence of the LORD. This is what you have been waiting for all week; you’ve pressed through the cares of the week just to go to church this morning. You lift your hands to the Father and close ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,658 views

    Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

    “Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,969 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    I Will Live In-Between #7 The Fountain Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
     | 2,728 views

    There is something we must all have to do more than just survive, to live. When we have forgiveness it changes everything.

    I Will Live In-Between #7 The Fountain of Life (Matthew 18:21-34) ~ Intro: The Fountain of Youth is a spring that supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted across the world for thousands of years, appearing in writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unmerciful And Unforgiven

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,506 views

    We must shew forth mercy if we hope to obtain mercy.

    Unmerciful and Unforgiven Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:9-15 During Christ's sermon on the mount a number of key character traits were addressed. He makes a point to deal with commitment, character, and conduct. Each are of dire importance as building blocks in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Grace For Frogiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 1, 2017
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    Forgiveness is difficult to practice especially when one is greatly hurt or disappointed. We cannot forgive by our power, but must trust God for the grace to do so.

    THE GRACE FOR FORGIVENESS Study Text: Matthew 18:21-22 Introduction: - After listening to Jesus’ teaching on reconciliation, unity, restoration and forgiveness, Peter asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” - Peter thought seven times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Drake Caudill avatar

    A Letter To Philemon: A Plea For Grace

    Contributed by Drake Caudill on Oct 29, 2014
     | 8,966 views

    A plea for forgiveness to Philemon and to the church today.

    Many of us are aware that much of the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul. 13 out of the 27 New Testament books are written by Paul. Romans, Corinthians, and Titus are some of the more popular books written by Paul. When written, Paul didnʼt divide the ʻbooksʼ into chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    To Be Merciful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 29, 2011
     | 6,884 views

    Mercy is for the weak, we are weak because of our sins. Others need to have that same mercy for they too are weak from sins.

    Blessed are the Merciful… Matt 5:7 Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
     | 4,183 views

    Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

    Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    How Can God Forgive Me When I Keep On Sinning? Series

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 67,644 views

    Because Jesus continues to forgive us we will be victorious in our ongoing battle against the sin that lives within each one of us.

    Perhaps it’s not so difficult to consider that God is willing to forgive us the first time we sin. Especially if we learn from those mistakes and vow never to commit that same sin again. But what about after we have repented, after we have promised never to repeat that disgrace (that kind of lie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

    A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Can You Forgive Yourself?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 100 ratings
     | 50,206 views

    We need to deal with our past in order to experience not only the forgiveness that Jesus brought to us on the cross , but to understand that his grace is sufficient. Forgiving ourselves is part of the Christian package. Beloved, His grace is sufficient!

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5: 11-14 and John 21:1-19. Today’s Gospel reading .... points to a person who Jesus had called to be ............a fisher of men. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Warren avatar

    Forgiveness: The Power Of Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,637 views

    Forgiveness of others is essential for receiving forgiveness from God. It's also important for experiencing joy, discovering peace, and reconciling with our past.

    I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. I hope you detect the sarcasm I am using to make a point here. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Forgiveness (The Parable Of The Two Debtors) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,320 views

    Forgiveness – The Parable of the Two Debtors. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus and the Pharisee (vs 36 & 39). (2). Jesus and the Woman (vs 37-38). (3). Jesus and the parable (vs 41-43) (4). Jesus and forgiveness (vs 44-50). SERMONBODY: Ill: • Dale Carnegie once noted; • That there was only animal that the grizzly bear would allow to eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren