Sermons on Forgiveness In The Kingdom:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a breakthrough occurred and the prisoners were allowed to go free.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness Ephesians 1:7-1:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them. They Don't Know What They Are Doing!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2009

This short talk uses a story I wrote for a school assembly (ages 8 to 16) to help people think about this prayer of Jesus from the cross

Many years ago, long before any of us were born, and long before our great grandparents were born, a young man walked into town. His clothes were old and well worn. His shoes had holes, and he carried all of his possessions in a small, dirty bag. When he first arrived in town he slept under an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Anglican

If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness - A Stones Throw Away! (Or People In Glass Houses.)

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus encounter with the woman caught in Adultery - finishes with a remarkable NZ poem

John 8 New International Version (NIV) 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Sayings From The Cross-Father Forgive Them. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 19, 2012

He didn’t die by them, He died for them!

Luke 23:34-Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Father-He doesn’t call Him, Almighty God, Supreme Judge, King Of All Ages, He calls Him Father, because this situation needed the love and kindness of a father, because of man’s wickedness! Man has done all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Not Final Sermon Ii: Forgiveness Is The Key To Resolution Of Failure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can turn a dysfunctional relationship into a wonderful reunion of joy if we will forgive as God has forgiven us and then act in good faith.

FORGIVENESS THE KEY TO THE FINAL RESOLUTION OF FAILURE Failure is not final with the Father. Forgiveness is the key to the resolution of a relationship failure such as a family feud that is longstanding and most likely rooted in a dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:41, Genesis 33:1-11

Repent, Forgive, And Renounce And Break Free From Curses Of Infirmities Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles of repentance, forgiveness, and renunciation, and how they can help us break free from curses of infirmities.

As believers, we are called to live a life of freedom and victory in Christ. However, many of us struggle with infirmities and curses that hinder our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles of repentance, forgiveness, and renunciation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 107:20

Lord's Prayer 10: The Need To Forgive Ourselves Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 23, 2024

When we pray the Lord's Prayer we ask for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong, wrong to God and wrong to our neighbour. Sometime these things play on our minds and they are difficult to forget, we get depressed. In order to forget we need to forgive ourselves.

THE NEED TO FORGIVE OURSELVES When we meet each other either in the street or in a shop we say hello yet in the middle East the greeting is far more significant: shalom. Shalom is a biblical word and although usually translated 'peace', the word also means total harmony- with God, with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

The High Priest’s Courtyard – The Essentiality Of Forgiveness (4/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

What do we do when our own friends, our most intimate companions, choose to deny us, to betray us and to forget all the good we did towards them? Jesus teaches the right response to people who back stab us

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Slide 1 (title) Good morning. Last week Tom took us through the 3rd station of the cross. He described what took place when Jesus was the victim of great injustice, betrayal and cruelty at the hands of His own people, at the hands of the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiven To Forgive: Passing On The Mercy We've Received

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 8, 2024

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of our faith, yet it can be challenging to practice. Today, we explore how God's mercy empowers us to forgive others, transforming our hearts and relationships through His grace.

Forgiven to Forgive: Passing On the Mercy We've Received Introduction: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to delve into one of the most profound and transformative aspects of our faith: forgiveness. Forgiveness is not just a lofty ideal; it is a divine mandate and a path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37, Mark 11:25, Psalm 103:10-12, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Forgiveness: Walking In The Footsteps Of Grace Colossians 3:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 10, 2024

Colossians 3:13 teaches us about the transformative power of forgiveness.

Transformed by Forgiveness: Walking in the Footsteps of Grace Introduction Today, we will explore the profound message in Colossians 3:13, which teaches us about the transformative power of forgiveness. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"words From The Cross" Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 23, 2023

Visitors from around the world travel to Barcelona, Spain to visit the new Cathedral. First time visitors who are not Christian, may not understand the theology of Christianity. They are enthralled with the architecture.

In Jesus Holy Name February 26, 2023 Lent I Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Daniel Seeks Answers From God For His Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2022

After Daniel was given the visions from God, he was filled with great hope for his people and nation. This hope involved one of the most phenomenal experiences of Daniel's life.

Tonight we are going backwards in time again in our study. After Daniel was given the visions from God, he was filled with great hope for his people and nation. This hope involved one of the most phenomenal experiences of Daniel's life, and it took place during the reign of Darius, the new ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

“contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

A New Start PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores our need for forgiveness, how to accept God's offer of forgiveness, and the symbolism of baptism as a public declaration of this forgiveness.

Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered in the Lord's house today, to share in the Word and drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. I am reminded of a quote from the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Baptism