Sermons on Forgiveness:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 20, 2002

Shows why forgiveness is a vital part of Christian living; though not easy, it is commanded.

“Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 Robert Warren February 17th, 2002 I have made things easy for those who come on Wednesday night, because today I want to share some thoughts from God’s word that we discussed then. You’re not excused, but you should be ahead of the learning curve. On Wednesday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with the reality that forgiveness is a choice on all levels.

Forgiveness 10/13/02 GNLCC 1 Samuel 25:1-30 Matthew 6:9-15 Forgiveness is one of the most precious ingredients needed in building loving and lasting relationships. Let’s suppose for a moment you were the owner of a store and your product was bottles of forgiveness. What marketing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, 1 Samuel 25:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 11, 2002

Meaning of forgiveness

Forgiveness The United States of America is retaliating on Afghanistan where, according to their sources, Osama Bin Laden is in hiding. George W. Bush had said that acts of terrorism would not be tolerated and would lead to retaliation. They did choose to retaliate as they are currently undergoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need for forgiveness

Intro: We talked last week about Colossians 3:1 - setting our minds on heavenly things. Yet, so often we focus on things on the earth. We are slow to do that which we know is right. One of the areas we struggle is in the area of offering forgiveness. Is there anyone you hold a grudge ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need of confession

We all have them, don’t we. Some days are worse than others, and some days are better than others. You know, it’s a lot like that in our spiritual lives as well. Some days we live victorious over sin, and other days, it seems that we yield time after time to temptation. We gather great ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 28, 2005

Forgiveness is a powerful thing as well as Unforgiveness is.

Luke 17:1-4 The Message Bible 1 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on! 2 Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time! 3 "Be alert. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

A holistic examination of forgiveness and three areas where it is essential in our lives: God’s forgiveness of us, our forgiveness of others, and the importance of forgiving ourselves.

I normally like to begin my sermons with a good story to grab your attention. Recently that has meant sharing some story from my childhood that we all laugh at. I do want to tell you a story today, but in my opinion it isn’t very funny. It begins on October the 10th, just shy of a month ago. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

A detailed look at forgiveness - part 3 of 4.

February 14, 2010 Forgiveness For the past 2 weeks we have been looking at what it means to forgive another person. It’s not an easy topic to talk about because if we were to be really honest, forgiveness hurts, but you know what . . . unforgiveness hurts ever more. I can’t believe ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2011

Paul said in Gal 2.20 that the life he lived Christ lived in him. He was telling us that we are to allow the Holy Spirit to incarnate Jesus' life in us. Our life is not our own it was bought with a price. If Jesus is living in us then His life should b

Intro: Jesus came into the world at a time similar to ours. The social setting was very complex due to the conflicting religions and philosophies of the day. This led to a very pluralistic social structure in which you could justify anything in the name of a personal god (small g). In other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011

God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Jesus has once and for all paid the price for our sin. But we daily continue to commit sin. Jesus’ once and for all forgiveness is applied daily—just like our forgiveness many times has to be applied daily.

Many of you are familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom was a godly Christian woman who was Holocaust survivor. After the Germans invaded her home country of Holland, she hid Jews in her house to keep them from being sent to the concentration camps. After risking her life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 7, 2011

Forgiveness is about you as much as anyone else.

Forgiveness I shared with you Sun that sometimes when I share things, the message I have is for me. Who does the message the pastor has apply to? You? Just you? Everybody? No God may be speaking to all of us tonight but I know he is talking to me. Everybody has been wounded by someone? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: *other

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009

The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational