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  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    The seventh and final message in a series on the life of Joseph; here the emphasis is on Joseph’s practice of biblical forgiveness.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 30, 2006 Character on Display The Freedom of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 Packed away, near a town in the state of Washington, are millions of gallons of radioactive atomic wastes, stored in huge numbers of underground tanks. The tanks have a life expectancy of 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    a prostitute, religion and Salvation in the house

    Intro: in Luke 7:36-50 there is an amazing story about religion, sinners and a Saviour. Jesus forgives a prostitute but doesn’t pardon a religious crowd. Jesus tells a story of someone who is forgiven a little and someone who is forgiven a lot, and asks who will love the most. Today, let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Journey Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007
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    It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

    THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Black avatar

    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,832 views

    The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Vella avatar

    Forgiving Words

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,458 views

    Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,804 views

    Sixth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

    The ritual was a familiar one to the people of Israel—once a year, the High Priest would select one bull and two goats—innocent animals. The bull he would sacrifice as atonement for his own sins and the sins of his household. Then he would slaughter one of the two goats, take its blood inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007
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    On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

    Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

    THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Forgive Endlessly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    Forgiving endlessly is the doorway to spiritual breakthroughs, and may be the missing link in your search for spiritual power.

    “Forgive Endlessly” (Luke 17:1-10) Welcome to FFC’s 50-Day Adventure! And our journey begins with a close look inside the issue of forgiveness. In fact, I’ve come to believe that few things are as hard to do as forgive. Yes, forgiveness is probably the single, most difficult thing to do. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007
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    Jesus forgave many people during his ministry. Likewise, God has also forgiven us.

    The Forgiveness of Jesus One of the hardest phrases in the English language to say is “I Forgive You”. As humans we are often too reluctant to forgive. God wants us to be healed of past hurts so our healing can begin. If we are not healed ourselves, we cannot heal others. We should look to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Forgiveness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    We have all chased after the world, shame and pride held us away, but the invitation of the Lord is the same, "Come Home."

    THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD THEME: THE LOVE OF GOD IN FORGIVING OUR SINS. Five year old Madeline climbed into her father’s lap. “Did you have enough to eat?” he asked her. She smiled and patted her tummy. “I can’t eat any more.” “Did you have some of your Grandma’s pie?” “A whole piece!” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007
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    Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

    Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Economics Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 7

    THE ECONOMICS OF FORGIVENESS (LUKE 7:36-50) Every Saturday, a man goes into his barber shop. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what flight he was going to take. The man responded “A-1.?The barber yelled, “A-1!? Are you crazy?! That plane’s food is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Family Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 14,845 views

    Because everyone has sinned, everyone needs forgiveness. That is especially true within families. How does forgiveness play out in our families?

    You might have heard the name Clara Barton before. After the Civil War, she helped organize the American Red Cross. One day a friend came up to her and reminded her of something awful that someone had done to her in the past. When her friend brought it up to her, she looked at her like she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgiveness Is The Pits

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2009
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     | 5,109 views

    Forgiveness is a healing process. It clears the way for a person to move forward.

    8/16/2009 Forgiveness is the Pits Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Introduction- I want to talk a moment about forgiveness, and of course un-forgiveness. I want to look at: What it is, what it is not. How it affects you and those who have wronged you. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene