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  • Claud Owens avatar

    Correcting And Forgiving

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    What to do when a brother or sister in the faith sins.

    CORRECTING AND FORGIVING SIN Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1 - 7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: 15 - 35 In today’s gospel reading Jesus addresses the question of what to do when you find a member of the congregation in sin. Our English translations of the bible have it, "When a brother sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    Forgive & Forget?

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 11,616 views

    Steps to forgiveness - learning to "let it go".

    INTRO – Forgive & Forget? Illustration – I recall learning a lesson at summer camp as a young boy. I didn’t have much spending money to take with me. One of my few, inexpensive enjoyments was a box of mini-chiclets. One particular day I had bought a packet, and after chewing a few, I placed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Forgiveness With God

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

    FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    This sermon explores one part of how God removes the barrier of sin, brings us into fellowship with himself, and grants us eternal life. This teaching is summed up in the Apostles’ Creed in which we affirm our belief in "the forgiveness of sins."

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Hope avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 97,149 views

    Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

    We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    Forgive Them

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Severance avatar

    A Story Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Severance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    What does St. Patrick’s Day have to do with Forgiveness? In this sermon we’ll find a great lesson on returning blessing for evil.

    What must it be like to be kidnapped by foreigners at the age of 16? Succat found that out. Succat was born in Britain. His family was Christian but he considered himself to be a pagan. That is, until the awful day when Irish raiders had attacked Succat’s village and he had been kidnapped. Suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007
     | 3,295 views

    On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

    Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,208 views

    Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

    THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,664 views

    a prostitute, religion and Salvation in the house

    Intro: in Luke 7:36-50 there is an amazing story about religion, sinners and a Saviour. Jesus forgives a prostitute but doesn’t pardon a religious crowd. Jesus tells a story of someone who is forgiven a little and someone who is forgiven a lot, and asks who will love the most. Today, let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Journey Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

    THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Menear avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,362 views

    Jesus forgave many people during his ministry. Likewise, God has also forgiven us.

    The Forgiveness of Jesus One of the hardest phrases in the English language to say is “I Forgive You”. As humans we are often too reluctant to forgive. God wants us to be healed of past hurts so our healing can begin. If we are not healed ourselves, we cannot heal others. We should look to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Forgiveness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    We have all chased after the world, shame and pride held us away, but the invitation of the Lord is the same, "Come Home."

    THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD THEME: THE LOVE OF GOD IN FORGIVING OUR SINS. Five year old Madeline climbed into her father’s lap. “Did you have enough to eat?” he asked her. She smiled and patted her tummy. “I can’t eat any more.” “Did you have some of your Grandma’s pie?” “A whole piece!” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Cross Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

    Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist