Sermons on Forgivenness:

Know You Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 25, 2006

There are many different responses to the offer of forgiveness that Christ offers us. The gift of forgiveness is needed by all, no matter what one may feel or think.

ACCEPTING THE FORGIVENESS OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION EPH 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Condemned? Condoned? Forgiven!

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jul 8, 2014

We can’t overlook or diminish the reality of sin and its consequences, but we can rest in God’s forgiveness of all our sins.

Introduction A. A huge thanks to my Sunday School class for the lively discussion last week which made the preparation of this sermon extremely easy and hopefully timely. B. Dr. Chris Thurman, in his book The Lies We Believe, tells the story of Jill. 1. Jill had been a Christian for a long time, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not Perfect, Just Forgiven

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Jesus’ call for us to be perfect is complemented by the Lord’s Prayer’s petition for forgiveness. "Trespasses" and "debts" are different nuances, and both need to be forgiven.

He marched up to me, stopped me in my tracks, fixed my eyes with his eagle look. And then slowly he raised both arms and clapped both hands on my shoulders, cleared his throat slightly, and intoned, "I forgive you.” And then, as quickly as he had encountered me, he walked away. Just dropped his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Sins Are Forgiven

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 26, 2014

Have we really consider the love demonstrated by the LORD when He forgave us of our sins?

My Sins Are Forgiven Psalms 32:1-11 This Psalms is written by David doing a very difficult time in his life that he brought upon himself. In fact you do not see in this psalms David asking the LORD to deliver him from the hands of his enemies, because he here is his own enemy. He uses the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven People Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 8, 2021

A message about relationships, forgiveness and the gospel

Title: “forgiven people forgive” October 3, 2021 Text: Matt 18:21-35 Subject: Why do we forgive? Complement: because we too are forgiven. Big idea: Forgiven people forgive. 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiven Forgotten And Fruitful

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 11, 2022

A Sermon comparing Joseph as a type of Christ, and of this Gospel Age.

Forgiven Forgotten and Fruitful Joseph is a type of Christ: Both were the favorite son of a wealthy father: Gen. 37:3, Matt. 3:17 - were rejected and hated by their brothers; - were sold for the price of a slave: Gen. 37:28, Matt. 26:15 - their brothers conspired to kill both of them; Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3, Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Forgiven Person Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

A. Psalm 32:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: Some years ago, two TEENAGERS with a long history of CRIME and DELINQUENCY robbed a DRUG STORE on the lowest East Side of New York City and then ran into a YMCA to HIDE OUT while all the POLICE activity was going on. On the way out, they saw ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving And Being Forgiven

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Overcoming the debilitating ailment of unforgiveness.

Let's talk about our doctors today. How do you know you have a good doctor? It's not just tied to his medical school or training. A good doctor applies that knowledge well. A good doctor knows what questions to ask. A good doctor discerns what symptoms mean and prescribes the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven And Justifid By Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 18, 2022

It is so easy to repent why can't ever one except Jesus as Lord of their life.

FORGIVEN AND JUSTIFID BY FAITH Romans 3:21—31 God forgives us by his mercy, he keeps us from our enemy harassing us He forgives and justifies us praise the Lord 1.revelation and forgiveness and faith. Ver.24-25 God reveals his plan by Christ finished work God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh (3) Forgiven Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

The issue found in John 8:1-11 is a woman who was caught red handed. She had done something wrong and there were consequences for her actions. The reality of the story concerning the women caught in adultery. She’s probably naked, dirty, broken and now facing death in the face. The Law required she ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

David’s story, which follows his greatest victory over Goliath and his greatest failure with Bathsheba, shows that with God, there is life and blessing beyond our sins. Psalm 32 teaches us the joy and restoration that come from being forgiven.

The Blessing of Being Forgiven Psalm 32 Introduction: Ps. 32 = The Rest of the Story Illust: Famous Radio Commentator Paul Harvey – “The Rest of the Story” Learned… every Psalm has a story and Psalm 32 is the rest of the story of David’s life. This Psalm follows David’s moral failure with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Adulterous Woman

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

What does the story of the adulterous woman teach us about how we are to act with one another

The Adulterous Woman John 8:1-11 Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the Temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto Him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven, Restored, Called Part 3 Of Our Revival 2018 Series Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

part 3 of revival 2018

Forgiven, restored and called John 13, 18 and 21 As we near the kickoff of our Old-fashioned Tent Revival I pray you have been seeking God I pray you have examined your own heart I pray that you have mad a commitment to allow revival first in your own heart Then you have sought God’s guidance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2021

Truly forgiven people will become forgiving people.

We are in the middle of a series on Relational Living and what it takes to make a relationship work. We started with LOVE. Then last week we added ENCOURAGEMENT. Today, we add something that might be the hardest for us to do—FORGIVE. Forgiveness many times is not easy, especially when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-33, Romans 8:11-14, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapon Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

The point of forgiving is to get Satan's foot out of the door of your life so that he cannot use the offenses of the past to spoil your present and future.

Paul Aurandt tells this story of General Thomas Jackson who was the right arm of General Lee. The Confederate soldiers were so impressed with his bravery in battle as he stood out in front that they called him Stonewall Jackson. His first brigade was the most devastating war machine the South had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11