Sermons on forgiveness:

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

One of the things I love about this prayer is that it doesn’t pretend there aren’t real problems around us. It confronts the real needs in the world – pain and hunger. The Lord’s Prayer is designed to change our priorities and to reverse our thinking.

This is the fourth message for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. One story stands out about the importance of the Lord’s Prayer in the life of a Christian is from a gentleman who attends at NRH, Mike O’Neil. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If you are a genuine Christian, you will be both willing and able to forgive others. According to Jesus, when you say, “I cannot or will not forgive,” you’re essentially saying, “I am thinking about going to hell.”

We are in the last installment of a sermon series entitled Digging Deeper. Our goal is to answer this question: WHAT makes Christianity more “sticky” in some? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Or, What makes a Christian a Christian? We lose a lot of items in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:17-21, Luke 17:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

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

Walking In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Walking in forgiveness is a daily choice that leads to liberty, healing, and spiritual power. It is the pathway to peace, divine favour, and answered prayers.

WALKING IN FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-14, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37, Romans 12:17-21 INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian faith. God’s forgiveness toward us is the foundation of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Astounding Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: ASTOUNDING FORGIVENESS A. Today is the second to the last lesson of our study on the Life of Joseph that I’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We started this series on the first Sunday of June looking at the “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY” of Joseph and saw how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgiveness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Forgiveness is the divine method of releasing us from guilt, setting us free to continue loving God and others.

In Colossians 3:1-3:18, Paul provides us with guidelines for holy living. He instructs us to set our hearts and minds on heavenly things, reminding us that as believers, we have died to ourselves and now Christ lives in us. Paul urges us to put to death the sinful nature of our fallen selves, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18

Topics: Forgiveness, Love, Freedom

Unhindered Forgiveness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through Jesus' sacrifice, forgiveness is available to all who confess and believe, and we are called to extend forgiveness to others as we have been forgiven.

Today, we're gonna talk about forgiveness. Forgiveness is something we all need but sometimes struggle to give or receive. So, let's dive in and see what God has to say about it. Object Lesson: Grab a backpack and fill it with heavy objects like rocks or books. As you talk about forgiveness, put ...read more

Topics: Emotional Healing, Reconciliation, Personal Growth, Compassion

The Promise Of Forgiveness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter how much we mess up, God's love is always there to forgive us. When we confess our sins, God promises to forgive us through Jesus. We can live pure lives because of God's forgiveness.

Bring out a big red button labeled Reset. Talk about how video games or computers have reset buttons to start over when things go wrong. Explain that God's forgiveness is like the ultimate reset button for our lives. Share a personal experience of messing up and experiencing God's forgiveness. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 3:23

Topics: Divine Mercy, Redemption, Spiritual Renewal, Grace

Forgive Me! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of forgiveness, as taught in the Bible, and how it leads to peace, healing, and freedom.

Good morning, Church family! Today's sermon is all about a topic that we all sometimes struggle with - forgiveness. Max Lucado once said, "Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner." Let’s dive into the Scripture from Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV): [Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

Forgiveness In The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the redemption, forgiveness, and unity we receive through Christ, and our purpose to know God and find solutions in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because I am a vessel, humbly chosen by our gracious Father to share His divine message with you. We find ourselves here in this sanctuary, nestled in the embrace of fellowship, bound by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Blood

Forgiveness 101 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, challenging us to extend grace to others as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to another blessed opportunity to gather together, to unite our hearts in the love of God, and to find nourishment for our souls in His Word. We're here today, not by accident, but by His divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to learn from Him, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 18:21-22

Topics: Forgiveness

Unhindered Forgiveness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of unhindered forgiveness made possible through Jesus' sacrifice, replacing the Old Testament's sacrificial system, and the availability of this forgiveness to all who confess and believe.

Welcome back church! Today we’re going to continue on in our series, Unhindered. If you weren’t with us last week, here’s a brief recap; The book of Acts is not a list of attributes to memorize or bullet points to fit into a spreadsheet. It tells the story of the birth of Christianity and the very ...read more

Topics: Unhindered Forgiveness, Sacrificial System, Salvation

Sermon Series: Unhindered

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

Experiencing Forgiveness “forgive Us” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us”

Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us” Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 December 19, 2010 We have spent several weeks looking at a tool and a strategy to be more effective in our prayer lives. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"forgiveness"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 2, 2019

Forgive as Jesus forgave. We must forgive others if we want forgiveness.

SOTM “Forgiveness” Matthew 6:14-15 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ