Sermons on Forgiveness Healing:

Can We Live "upright In Heart"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2026

To better understand the passage given us from the first letter of the apostle John, let’s consider and picture the most critical day of John’s life.

Friday after Epiphany 2026 Our prayer today began with a verse from Psalm 112: “a light has risen in the darkness for the upright of heart; the Lord is generous, merciful and just.” By the grace of God, entering our hearts through the gift of faith, it is possible to live uprightly in our world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Psalm 147:12-19, 1 John 5:5-13, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Let's Help The World Get "soaked In Christ."

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2025

We have died with Christ through our baptism, our “soaking” in Christ, and so we will live with Him. Persevering through life and suffering we will reign with Him.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2025 Every day we stand with the ten lepers of Luke’s Gospel, raising our voices in the Kyrie Eleison shouting “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us.” And in that prayer, if we truly repent of our many shortcomings, we are cleansed of every “venial” sin. With the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17, Leviticus 14:1-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

(It Happens After Prayer)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES AT A TURNING POINT AND A TURNING POINT IS a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (IT HAPPENS AFTER PRAYER) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Weeds - The Root Of Bitterness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Embrace the power of forgiveness, let go of bitterness, and walk in peace by extending the same grace, mercy, and forgiveness that God has given us.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you a message today that I believe has the power to change lives. We're going to be diving into Ephesians 4:31-32 and talking about the power of forgiveness, the root of bitterness, and the path to peace. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Peace

Can You Bury The Hatchet?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2010

In the Lord’s Prayer we pray "forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin agianst us." It is not easy. We do not pretend to do it well, but forgiveness is a primary act of faith if we are to follow and imitate Jesus. the sermon includes the outlin

In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2010 Text: Luke 4:11 Pentecost X - Redeemer “Can You Bury the Hatchet?” (read text) Sometimes I listen to Country Music. The songs in Country Music, whether sung by Johnny Cash, Tanaya Twain, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift certainly put words to music that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Failure Really Not An Option?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013

In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Peace and freedom comes from this command - be forgiven.

5. BE FORGIVEN (Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:13,14; John 4) OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDS Objective: Preach the awesome news of forgiveness which seeks to set people free from their past and empower them to live in the present thankful, honoring God, and ministering to others. I intend to teach the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Life Verse

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 6, 2024

John Newton called John 3:16 his life verse.

John 3:14-21 “Our Life Verse” 1. John 3:16 Martin Luther said, “If there’s one Scripture that can heal my ailments, it is John 3:16.” • John Newton, the great author of “Amazing Grace,” cherished John 3:16 and called it his “life verse”. • Tyler Hunkabee said, from the book of Max Lucado ,”I’m an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Putting Coals Of Fire On Difficult People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 1, 2005

This message tells us how to treat people who hurt you. Romans 12:14-21 describes how to deal with difficult people.

”Putting Coals of Fire on Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 When someone hurts you how are you to respond? With revenge or love? Before Christ the Old Testament law was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Jesus brought a new level of ethical law, the law of love. The word “revenge” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Shall Rise Again

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Sep 24, 2006

The only hope for humanity is found in the Lord Jesus Christ through His death, burial, and resurrection. This account of the raising of Lazarus from the dead has so many lessons for each of us. It is a message of hope in a hopeless circumstance. It is a

The only hope for humanity is found in the Lord Jesus Christ through His death, burial, and resurrection. This account of the raising of Lazarus from the dead has so many lessons for each of us. It is a message of hope in a hopeless circumstance. It is a message of victory in the time of defeat. It ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can The Devil Cause A Born-Again Christian To Become Sick?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 31, 2021

Many interesting explanations try to explain the reason for sickness

The most dominant one is that the devil causes it. In the New Testament, we read that the Apostle Paul had a 'thorn' that many believe was a sickness given to him by the devil (2 Cor 12:7). (I will address this in more detail shortly). There was also a woman who was bound/disabled by satan ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Romans 5:12-13, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 7:21-25, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting The Fullness Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2009

It is God’s desire for us to receive all the benefits of the Cross of Calvary.

October 11, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Subject: What Christ Did Title: Accepting the Fullness of the Cross We live in perhaps the greatest nation to ever be created in the history of the world. I believe we all know that the initial reason for our greatness is the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learn How To Be Humble

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Proud Pharisees were upset. Jesus displayed divine compassion and consideration to those in dire need.

LEARN HOW TO BE HUMBLE (Outline) October 4, 2020 - Pentecost 18 - LUKE 14:1-11 INTRO.: Our Savior Jesus Christ teaches us how to be humble. Humility is not what the world teaches. There is an obvious difference between what the world thinks and how God thinks. These opposites are called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Levi The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

A message of hope to the broken, to those who does not know Christ.

Title: Levi the Tax collector Text: Luke 5:27-32 LK 5:27 After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” LK 5:28 And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. LK 5:29 And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Compassionate God Equals A Compassionate Believer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after pentecost Proper 6 The compassion of Jesus

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Matthew 9:36 Matthew 10:1-8 A compassionate God equals A compassionate Believer   ""When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36, RSV. "And he called to him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran