Sermons on Forgiveness Is Edifying:

Forgiving Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009

We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

"The Great Forgiver"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus has the power to heal and the authority to forgive. But why did He forgive first?

"One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Anger, Speech And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Anger, our speech and forgiveness - all things we need to work on with God's help as we put off the old self and put on the new.

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Last week when we covered Ephesians 4:17-24 we talked about our new life. That when we become Christians there ought to be change. We need to leave behind the life we once lived, the life we lived as unbelievers and we need to put off the old self and put on the new. We spoke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010

God chooses to forgive us

27The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. 28And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Forgiveness Perfect

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011

This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 4: Forgiveness

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Forgive?

Contributed by William Hooper on May 3, 2011

Three conditions for forgiveness: I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is not; I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is; and I can forgive if I receive forgiveness myself.

CAN I FORGIVE? Psalm 32:1-6 Matthew 18:21-35 William L. Hooper, PhD Minster to Senior Adults First Baptist Church, Bolivar, MO April 23, 2006 When I have been wronged, what response should I give? This is a universal question for all people. In our own time we have seen this question answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Forgiveness

Title: Measure of Forgiveness Theme: Text: Matthew 6:12,14-15 Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011

Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness - A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 28, 2011

Do you ever contend for one who has fallen into sin? or in the wrong in a particular situation? What do we do with brothers and sisters who fall into sin? We should be there to pick them up, help dust them off and encourage them with the love of Christ th

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 30, 2011 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: From the Pen of Paul Title: Forgiveness…a Way of Life! Text: Philemon 10-21 Introduction: What do YOU do when a friend is sinful and falls in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Forgives Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message looks at the shocking action of Jesus, in which he offers forgiveness for sins

INTRODUCTION * A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions series: things Jesus did while on earth that were shocking to those around him at that time - things he did/said went against what many thought - his claims and actions were so shocking they eventually led to his death * Those moments are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Love, Forgiveness And Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 10, 2011

LOVE FOR OURSELVES WILL HELP US TO LIVE HEALTHILY AND MAKE HEAVEN

Introduction: This is a picture of a quarrelling usher and a member of the congregation. When this member gets to the entrance of the church and finds that the usher mounting the entrance gate is his/her enemies and immediately turns away from entering the church, how would God view your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiving Our Failures Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2011

Christ cleanses when we confess.

Forgiving Our Failures 1 John 1:5-2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/11/11 It was a happy day when my dad built me a bedroom in the basement. I loved my paneled ‘man cave’ and especially enjoyed having a refuge from my four sisters where I could listen to my 8-tracks in peace. One result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist