Sermons on Forgiveness Of Debt:

God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Sep 4, 2001

In this message we look at why God forgives, why man needs forgiveness, what God’s forgiveness is, and how one can experience God’s forgiveness.

God’s Forgiveness Ephesians 1:3-8 What is forgiveness? It is, quite literally, the setting aside of a debt by the one to which the debt is owed. When we talk about forgiveness in this light, are we to understand that it is possible for us to “pay” God for our forgiveness? Of course not. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive To Enjoy Forgiveness Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Our vertical relationship with God depends on our horizonal relationship to others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Man bitten by dog – realizes, going to die. Wrote a long list of people not in his will. “People I hate, before I die I will bite them.” 2. Proof of your relationship with God. “Inasmuch … ye have done … to least … done unto Me” (Matthew 25:40). 3. “Our Father” means Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40, Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 17, 2025

Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. If you hold a grudge and refuse to forgive, you are 100% outside of the will of God!

The Power of Forgiveness June 15, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. Focus Passage: Matthew 18 21-35 (Pew Bible page 1134) Supplemental Passage: But Jesus was saying, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A look at forgiveness from our perspective, as well as from God’s perspective.

THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT Matthew 18:21-35 Key Verse and Theme: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qrc Forgivness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 18, 2012

This message looks at what Forgiveness isn't.

He just kept right on smiling. It didn’t matter what they did or what they said he just kept right on smiling. They were American army officers and he was their Korean house boy, and for whatever reason they gave him a hard time about everything, he wasn’t fast enough, he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

benefits of forgivness

Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extraordinary Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 17, 2019

Second in the series Extraordinary Life: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. We, as believers, should be able to forgive anyone of anything.

Extraordinary Forgiveness March 17, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. When we understand the extraordinary forgiveness that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

Part one introducing a study through Philemon

The Ability of Forgiveness Proverbs 19:11; “A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.” It has been said that people pay attention to sermons on forgiveness more than any other subject preached upon. Why is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is Not Optionable

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 9, 2006

We have all been impressed with the measure of forgiveness our Amish brethren in Nickel Mines, PA. have shown in the past week.

FORGIVENESS IS NOT OPTIONABLE "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14- 15 NKJV The only part of the Lord’s Prayer, or more accurately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2012

Forgiveness is a choice to pardon someone for which they do not deserve. Just as we have been forgiven, we are to forgive. It is not easy, but it is possible when God is in it.

The heart of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-16 Introduction I want to continue our series “Nuts and Bolts of life.” We have looked at several areas of our lives that we depend on God to give us guidance and direction. This morning I want to look at forgiveness, and with it also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014

We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Forgive

Contributed by Harold Oswald on Nov 3, 2008

What kind of behavior does God’s forgiveness demand of us?

Free to Forgive I Introduction This is a parable of forgiveness If this were an allegory, each act of the King would be a statement about God But our God does not condone selling into slavery or physical torture Parables have a single message The message of this parable tells us something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offenses And Forgiveness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18.

Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive As We Are Forgiven - Applying And Living The Gospel

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing." and taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." In this same fashion, we are to forgive those who have 'trespassed' against us.

2017.02.05 SERMON. FORGIVING AS WE ARE FORGIVEN. APPLYING AND LIVING THE GOSPEL William Akehurst HSWC Psalms 32:1-11 (KJV) RESPONSIVE READING 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (GWT) Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational