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  • Scott Burr avatar

    Forfeiting Our Forgiveness

    Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 7, 2012
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    Is it possible to forfeit the forgiveness shown to us by Jesus Christ? The answer may surprise you! Time and again Scripture ties God's forgiveness to our willingness to forgive and by withholding from others what God so graciously extended to us, we are

    “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Debra Klein avatar

    Do You Charge To Forgive?

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    This sermon talks about the importance of forgiving others and the dangers of not forgiving.

    Do You Charge to Forgive? Colossians 3:12-13 & Matthew 6:14-15 There was a time in Arizona that I had been feeling really uncomfortable about something, but I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. For about a month I was irritated with everything and everybody around me. Then one morning I woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Meyer avatar

    Total Forgiveness- Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    In our continuing examination of the doctrine of Forgiveness, we learn of the benefits for us personally to Forgive the way God Forgives us.

    “Total Forgiveness- Part 3” Text: Luke 6:27-36 9-21-03 Grace, Mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There was once a Pastor who arrived at his new Church and his first Sunday in the pulpit he delivered a powerful sermon that really hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Findind God's Love In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
     | 5,464 views

    Forgiveness will set yo free, not give the guilty a free pass.God's forgiveness is life changing.Un-forgiveness is life challenging

    Love Worth Finding Series Finding God’s love in forgiveness Introduction- Every one of us has a story to tell…what is your story? What are you telling others not only with words, but by your actions? People are watching you at the grocery store, your work place, sporting events you attend and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Four Steps To Forgiveness

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2014
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    When we find hate in our heart, it is simply a sign that we are going to need to forgive. Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it sets you free. For a believer , forgiveness is not simply the wisest choice, O Beloved, it is our only choice.

    For Those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114; Romans 14:1-12 and Matthew 18:21-35 A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car..... which ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,951 views

    How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

    This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life Of Forgiveness - #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    Forgiveness is not a one-time event, it is a lifestyle for the authentic believer

    Believers Who Are M.A.D. A Life of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Once there was a millionaire who owned a lot in an exclusive residential area of a large city. This lot presented an unusual problem. It was only 2 yards wide but nearly 100 feet long. There was nothing that he could do but sell it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Forgiveness: God's Way Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,251 views

    Understanding how forgiveness affects our relationship with God.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Title: “Forgiveness: God’s Way” • There are two things that we all have in common, no matter how old we are, where we grew up, or what we do for a living  we all need to be forgiven and to extend forgiveness. • I want to also this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,402 views

    Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

    A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

    UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 10, 2008
     | 3,085 views

    To encourage those holding on to grudges to release them and forgive.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Forgiveness Mark 11: 20-25 Sermon Objective: To encourage those holding grudges to forgive. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 12:14-15 Series Intro: We have been looking at Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Scudder avatar

    Prayer Is Seeking Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2011
     | 3,282 views

    We may say that we forgive, but when the next irritation arises we are quick to dredge up the past problems. We like to "bury the hatchet" with the handle sticking out. That way we can easily pick it up again and use it to our advantage.

    Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Purpose: To highlight the importance of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to value their forgiveness and practice it. INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of confusion about forgiveness. Here is an example. Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, who used to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Turning Towards: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 5,710 views

    Turning towards forgiveness is something we need to do in two dimensions – first, we need to turn vertically towards God and accept His forgiveness offered to us, and second we need to turn horizontally towards each other and choose forgiveness in our rel

    Turning Towards: Forgiveness Ps 103:1-18, Luke 23:34 Lent Series; March 12, 2006 Intro: Imagine starting your week out with a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For each person that wrongs you, you must take a potato and write that person’s name, date and what the wrong was onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,367 views

    Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Art Benavidez avatar

    Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    Forgiveness is not an option.

    Forgive or Not be Forgiven (Part 1) Matt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV) Jesus said that in order to be forgiven that we must forgive others of their sins. I believe that this is one of the hardest issues that people fight with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal