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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Heart Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025
     | 875 views

    This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

    The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regifting Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2021
     | 2,349 views

    As we approach the Holiday Season, the “Season of Regifting!” Regifting is: “the act of receiving a gift and giving it to another friend or family as if you had actually purchased it for them." Regifting forgiveness is a Biblical concept!

    REGIFTING FORGIVENESS Eph 4:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. He says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 30, 2021
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     | 81,318 views

    God forgives us our sins, and He commands us to always forgive those that offend us in any way of the other. When we do, we have a lot of blessings to enjoy.

    THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS Study Text: Matthew 6:12 - 15 Introduction: - It is impossible as human beings to avoid offending others and being offended by others, when we are still alive. And, while we do not have the ability to control how others feel or act when offended, we do have free will over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    Forgive And Heal

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 20, 2021
     | 2,505 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Joseph had an opportunity to punish his brothers for their treachery but instead forgave them. The result was a cohesive people group leaving Egypt 400 years later to become the nation of Israel. Forgiveness brings healing.

    20211218 Parsha Vayechi – Forgive and Heal Notes Torah Portion Gen 50:15-21 Haftarah 1 Kings 2:1-7 Brit Chadashah Ephesians 4:26-32 The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi, which means "and he lived." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, ...read more

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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    The Truth Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 29, 2021
     | 1,248 views

    What does it mean that Jesus died for my forgiveness? This is an exploration of that idea.

    The Truth of Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:28-37 28 One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 3, 2022
     | 1,540 views

    The Focus on the Cross to Bring Revival

    Forgive Them Luke 23:35 I. Introduction A. The Focus on the Cross to Bring Revival 1. The New Testament church our example of revival 2. The cross and resurrection their message B. Approaching the Cross 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offenses And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,642 views

    Stern cautions from Jesus.

    OFFENSES AND FORGIVENESS. Luke 17:1-4. LUKE 17:1-2. Jesus says, "Offenses will come, but woe to him by whom they come!’ Jesus unsparingly warns us what a serious matter this is. That is the force of the reference to the millstone, which normally a donkey was left to pull along. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Faith To Forgive

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,572 views

    Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10.

    Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10. Faith to Forgive Let’s not isolate Jesus' comments from their context. “One day Jesus said to his disciples, ‘There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,876 views

    This message is about the power of forgiveness. As Christians, we must accept that fact that our opportunity to receive forgiveness is based on our willingness to forgive others.

    The Power of Forgiveness Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-13 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Forgiveness.” This is the first of four messages that God has given me to be delivered to you as we begin this transition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Chandler avatar

    Unhindered Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 17, 2024
     | 1,061 views

    This message looks at the forgiveness God offers to us, its power to transform our life, and our responsibility to forgive others.

    Week 1: The Unhindered kingdom. Week 2 - Unhindered Forgiveness. Worldly forgiveness is often based on: How deep the hurt How worthy we see the other person Their relationship to us Their level of remorse One time or continual. A. God’s Unhindered Forgiveness is offered to everyone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Fundamentals Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2022
     | 5,052 views

    Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving spirit was imperative for effective prayer. The importance of forgiveness is revealed by the fact that it is the only aspect of prayer that our Lord expounded further upon.

    The Fundamentals of Forgiveness Matthew 6: 14-15 In our last study we considered the Lord’s model for prayer. The verses we’ve read today are tied to the example Jesus gave us to follow. This was clearly no accident. Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,283 views

    Based on Genesis 50:15-26 - Challenges hearers to consider the necessity of offering genuine & complete forgiveness to those who have wronged us

    “THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS” Gen. 50:15-26 FBCF – 6/25/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Every person here has at one time or another, found themselves in a situation in which you need to be forgiven by someone, & every person here has found themselves in a situation in which you need to forgive someone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Sin And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,760 views

    Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

    SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness Is A Choice

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,775 views

    Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

    FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2023
     | 1,734 views

    This morning we look at Matthew 18:21-35 and learn the true meaning behind Forgiveness. Forgiving others is not just a command which Christ gives to us, but something which heals us from bitterness.

    The Freedom of Forgiveness (Thanks to Jeff Strite @ Sermon Central for many ideas in this) Our Epistle Lesson begins with Paul thanking God for the Philippians. Their Bishop, Epaphroditus, brought Paul a substantial love offering to help cover his costs while he sat in house arrest in Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican