Sermons on Forgiveness In Jesus:

Jesus And His Eyes! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 23, 2021

The eyes of Jesus saw people dying, and He saw a city rejecting Him, and He wipe away all tears, when we get to Heaven.

AS a teenager, I will never forget when our Sunday School class toured our church pastor's study room. He pointed to the picture of Jesus, behind the desk, just the face with some dark tones, and looked very old. He said to the class, "Now, want you to keep your eyes on the eyes of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silently Touch Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

The woman approached Jesus while he was reclining at the table and touched, washed, wiped, kissed, and anointed his feet.

The Bible tells that certain people had the privilege to silently touch Jesus. Without Jesus’ knowledge, a woman who had been sick for 12 years silently touched his garment as he passed through the crowd (Luke 8:43). In Luke 7:36, a sinful woman approached Jesus from behind and touched His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37

Jesus Last Words

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 14, 2023

While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words. Luke 23:34 records one of his last statements: “Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”

Subject: Forgiveness Central idea: Jesus final loving instructions for us Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that Christ died for each of them. Not long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, as a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. Only a few nights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 3:23

The Jesus Message For The Guilty Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2023

This is the Jesus Message to the Guilty. If you’ve ever felt guilty - you’ve asked that same question. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who disregarded God in order to follow their own willful ways. They were captive to feelings of guilt and remorse.

The Jesus Message for the Guilty      Acts 2 Introduction The Day of Pentecost is one of the most important events in Bible. -It is the birthday of the church. -It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - It presents the promise and hope for an ongoing presence of God in the life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Needs Forgiveness?

Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008

Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

1 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-I Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: The Big Picture? In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, Acceptance And Forgiveness

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 30, 2007

"When love, acceptance and forgiveness prevail, the church becomes what Jesus was in the world: a center of love, designed for the healing of broken people, and a force for God." (Jerry Cook).

LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS OPENING: Welcome to church. This morning, I want to share with you the vision that I have for our church family. Who are we? Where are we going? What has the Lord called us to do? STORY: There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:34

Denomination: *other

A Servant Church Forgives Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

As Christians we have the command to model our lives in the form and manner of Jesus Christ. Therefore, a servant church must have at its essence the embodiment of forgiveness.

Sunday, November 5, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Forgives Text: Luke 6:37 – 42 Focus: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven In rereading the Luke passage during this past week, I was reminded that Jesus’ public ministry only spanned three years. Time is indeed a gift from God. We do not control it, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken For Our Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

The cross shows the depth of sin and the height of God’s love. There, Jesus took our place so that guilt could be lifted and grace could be personal.

Introduction – A Little Girl’s Directions A little girl got lost on her way home. A policeman stopped and asked, “Can I help you?” She answered, “Just point me to the cross, and I’ll be able to find my way home.” Her house was near a church with a tall cross on its roof. That’s what the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Father Forgive Them Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus demonstrates God's self-giving love and forgiveness by praying for those who mock and crucify him, embodying his own teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

Today, we're going to talk about something super important - forgiveness. You know, that thing we all need but sometimes find hard to give. We're going to look at a story from the Bible where Jesus shows us the ultimate example of forgiveness. So, let's dive in! Our main story comes from Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Forgiveness, Selfless Giving, Divine Grace

A Talent For Handling Rejection

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

You will be despised and rejected if you follow Christ, but He will take you through.

A Talent for Handling Rejection Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Gen 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pictures Of A Fathers Heart, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007

A picture of our heavenly Father’s heart and a love that made him run toward us.

Pictures of a fathers heart Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 פָּגַע [paga` /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Mennonite

If You Know Just One Thing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 1, 2011

In a world where so many people know so much, its good to be reminded of what is most important to know. This is summarized in John 9 by the words of the beggar who was healed: “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”

John 9:1-41 The Gospel of John is a wonderful book. Its 21 chapters are organized a little differently than the others. He tends to group themes together in order to that the reader can see the theological connections between events, and places, and the teachings of Christ. I have to admit ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sin Remover Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the Sin Remover. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise! Is a lifetime long enough to praise Him? Is eternity long enough? It’s time to proclaim: “That’s MY King!”

The Sin Remover Exodus 12:7-46, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second and final in the series That’s My King!) Show video: "That’s My King!" (S. M. Lockeridge) When we decide to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes the day we recognize Jesus as “The Sin Remover.” Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ