Sermons on Forgivenness:

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Empowered Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

244 - 7 Keys To A Blessed "Happy” New Year

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jan 4, 2003

A "Happy New Year" for the believer represents a "Blessed New Year". Discover 7 keys to obtaining a blessed new year.

Sermon Study #244 – 7 KEYS TO A BLESSED “HAPPY” NEW YEAR Blessed - in Hebrews: esher = Happy Blessed - in Greek: makarios = Happy 1. Happy are the forgiven. (Psa 32:1) Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Illustrate: There was a little boy visiting his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Yellow Ribbon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003

A modern story of the Prodigal Son from the song: ’Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree’

Jesus told a story of a man who had two sons. The younger son was discontented with life at home and he said to his father, ’Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between his sons and the younger packed his bags and left for a distant country. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is Conditional I Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

An introduction to the issue of forgiveness. We forgive as God forgives us. God forgives us conditionally, otherwise you would have universalism. Even believers must confess their sins before the relationship is completely restored.

Forgiveness, Part 1 Forgiveness is Conditional Introduction Some of what is taught in evangelical churches today is taught on the basis assumption. I have a special impatience with those who assume, but the problem is that I am sometimes one of them! Questions we will attempt to answer in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Vengeance

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

Turning the other cheek is often one of the hardest things a Christian can do. This is a message about Vengeance

Christian Vengeance Romans 12:19-21 I. The Offence A. Our Rights have been Denied – that is, until we realize that we don’t have any rights! · 1 Corinthians 6: 19, 20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Baltimore Riots

Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 4, 2015

We are faced with a problem in this nation today. There is no love one for another

Baltimore Riots Introduction: We are faced in this nation with riots looting and anger beyond comprehensive ability. Ive spent alot of time seeking the LORD on this subject and bible study. I pray this sermon reaches those involved.. Scripture: Ephesians 4: 24 -32 And that ye put on the new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-32

Denomination: Apostolic

He Is The Yesterday, Today And Forever

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 24, 2013

God have said in his word that he is for us. Ps. 124. Let us see how God is truly with us. Hallelujah, the spirit of the lord is here. How many of you know that the spirit of the lord is going to do something here today? Shout hallelujah

Walking in God’s Favour Heb13:8, Jesus Christ: the same yesterday, Today, and forever. Many years ago, God decided to help mankind. Many people did not understand that God is so great and we are nothing before him. God could have chosen to ignore us but he loved us that he decided to take ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 30, 2014

We must be in control of our anger.

Anger June 29, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be in control of our anger. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 Introduction: A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There's nothing wrong with losing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Peace Of God?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 10, 2012

The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as the Lord will never leave us. The peace God gives us is not of this world, it is a heavenly peace.

WHAT IS THE PEACE OF GOD? John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Touch Of The Master's Hand Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2011

Leprosy, like sin, need to be cured. Both can only be cured by the touch of the Master.

The touch of the Master’s Hand Matt 8:1-4 Intro: Biblical leprosy was one of the many scourges that the Israelites believed God had inflicted upon mankind in retribution for sins committed. Bear a mark of leprosy often meant a life of alienation because lepers were forced to live meager ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Jan 15, 2010

how we are seen by God

How many times does satan cause you to feel unworthy of Gods love and affection? Often time he will remind us of the many mistakes that we have made and tells us that we are not good enough to go before God. How many times have you felt that you were not the child of God that you should be due to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Of These Describes Your Heart?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 5, 2020

What is your heart like to others?

WHICH OF THESE DESCRIBES YOUR HEART? Ephesians 4: 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Forgiveness And Healing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2020

Jesus' authority to forgive sins.

FAITH, FORGIVENESS AND HEALING. Matthew 9:1-8. The place referred to as “His own city” (Matthew 9:1) appears to be Capernaum (cf. Mark 2:1). This is all the more tragic because of the ‘woe’ which Jesus would later pronounce against that city (Matthew 11:23-24). It would be a tragedy to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of God Is Available To All Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 26, 2018

Believe in Jesus and be imputed with righteousness

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IS AVAILABLE TO ALL THROUGH CHRIST JESUS* Romans 4:6-12 King James Version (KJV) 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic