Sermons on Forgivenness:

Qualified

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 6, 2003

“Qualified” is a welcomed word for anyone who strives to reach a definite goal in any area of life (athletics; employment; academics, etc.). How infinitely more thrilling to be declared “qualified” for an eternal home in heaven!

QUALIFIED “Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

His Benefits

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 29, 2006

Sermon exhorts the goodwill of God for our lives.

The Benefits of God ( Sermon upon Psalm 103) Text: Psalm 103:1-5 v.1) I like the way David begins his psalm. He begins it the same way we should start our day or any thing in life we do. Bless the Lord! When you wake up and get out of bed. Before you eat. Before you drive down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

God Encounters: Isaiah Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 10, 2004

This is about Isaiah’s God encounter.

What comes to mind when I say, “In the year 2001”? 2001 was a year that changed the way we look at security. The WTC attack rocked our world. It had been 60 years. OKC was domestic. WTC ’93 failed. We were hit at home. Life is not the same. Threat level codes. Air marshals. Dep. of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Git 'er Done

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006

Thanks-giving: our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives.

Title: Git Er Done! Scripture: Hebrews 10: 11-25 Theme: Thanks – Giving; our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives. Call to Worship: Jesus is Lord of All Hymn 1: Come Ye Thankful People Come Anthem: Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me Hymn 2: Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Think When He Thinks About You?

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 29, 2010

Are God's thoughts good or bad when he thinks about you?

Psalm 8 What do you think when you see, The England Football Team, Tony Blair, a lady wearing the Bearcat. People some times say “I’ll think for myself” or “no one tells me what to think” the truth is our thinking is often preconditioned or influenced by significant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Romans, Part 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2011

Even though Israel disbelieved that Jesus was the Messiah, they are still God's chosen people and we must align with them.

Romans, Part 30 Romans 9:30-33 Introduction - V18 – “Therefore (because of all of this), God has mercy on whom he wants” - APP: What’s the primary application? God is faithful to His promises!! -- He is not a God who plays let’s make a deal, nor is it a Burger ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011

When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

We have freedom in America because many fought and died for it. We have freedom in Christ because He died for us.

“I Pledge Allegiance” Since tomorrow we as a nation will celebrate our independence would you please stand and recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” with me? We recite these words because we are free to do so because blood was shed by our forefathers for our freedom, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bother To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011

Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extra Ordinary Jesus- Prophet, Priest And King Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Oct 25, 2011

Part 11 of a series looking at the Extra Ordinary Man Jesus Christ

Last week we looked began to look at the Resurrection of Jesus, and said, like Paul, that for Christians the Resurrection is of vital importance, because without it there is no Christianity, no Saviour, no salvation, no forgiveness of sins and no hope of resurrected eternal life! Without the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

Knowing who we are in Christ

WHO ARE YOU? PASTOR ERIC J. HANSON Preface: This is written to people who are already believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. The answer to the question “Who Are You?” depends entirely upon whether (or not) you have turned your life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handing Over The Keys

Contributed by Mari Larson on Sep 7, 2014

The authority to forgive (The Office of the Keys) has been given to us, but we don't use it.

Church life on the prairies of the Midwest is often quite different from church life here (in Arizona). Small congregations of Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and German origins are slowly dying out, and since we no longer preach in the languages of our mother-lands (Thank God!), and because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

You Owe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 1, 2013

We focus on their debt to us, instead of our debt to God!!

Matthew 18:21-35-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Trapped Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2011

Paul discovers that he cannot escape from the pwoer of sin and evil in his life. His only hope is Jesus.

Romans 7:15-25a “Trapped” INTRODUCTION I going to name a number of people, and I’d like to see if you can identify the one thing that they have in common. Here goes: Moses, King David, Thomas Jefferson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, JFK, Martin Luther King, Elizabeth Taylor, Bill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran