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  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 350 ratings
     | 24,836 views

    Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.

    Forgiveness  Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.  Most are fine with the principle of forgiveness but never truly execute its full meaning in their life.  The absence of forgiveness in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Durst avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sang Kwon avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 11, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    The Great forgiveness of God.

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2010
     | 7,179 views

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken from a series by the same name by Craig Groes

    Christmas is For-giving Part 1 Forgiving Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Three part series- finish Christmas Eve. Encourage people- invite friends- (Mtt 28:19-20, Eph 4:11-12). The Christmas Season The series is entitled- Christmas is For-giving. We think of Christmas as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,869 views

    Forgiveness. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,050 views

    When we learn what to avoid, when we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever

    2 weeks ago I said God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,927 views

    Forgiveness is SO important for a relationship to be healthy.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into week 5 of Fireproofing our Relationships, I want to talk to you about the second most important skill and action involved in successful relationships, friendships, and marriages. That skill is forgiveness. • This may be one of the most difficult skills to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JB Hall avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011
     | 16,329 views

    This sermon answers 5 questions: (1) What is forgiveness? (2) Why is forgiveness needed? (3 ) Who needs forgiveness? (4) How do I receive and give forgiveness? (5) What are the results of forgiveness having been received or extended?

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21 – 35 By: JB Hall Introduction: Central to salvation and the entire Christian life and experience is the issue of forgiveness. One who needs forgiveness is indebted and in bondage. The one who needs to forgive is also in bondage. This morning we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 5,470 views

    Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

    Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    To Forgive

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 24, 2010
     | 6,770 views

    To err is human, to forgive divine? Not if we are to believe what the Bible says on forgiving. Come and see the great release in our lives when we forgive like God forgives us.

    Introduction When we have been wronged in our own minds we feel a need to hold it against them, to want to get even, you harbor bitterness in your heart. After all I am a man and nobody disrespects me! Does this sound familiar? Does this sound right? Does this mean I am to let him off free? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,599 views

    Forgiveness is not an option for the Christian, it is a command. There are good and bad consequences when we forgive, and when we fail to forgive.

    Jesus had just given some detailed instructions about how to deal with a person who does you wrong. In v18, He says that heaven will back the person up who follows these instructions. This brought a question to the disciples' minds, and as usually was the case, Peter was the spokesman for them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Travis Shipley avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    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

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    Denomination: *other

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Forgiving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,581 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist