Sermons on Forgiver:

God's "Flaw" Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

Have you ever embarked upon the enormous task of contemplating all of your past sins? It is inevitable; overwhelmed by the amount of forgiveness God has bestowed upon us we begin to thank him for forgiving us of all our past sins. Maybe you have even

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s "Flaw" Hebrews 8:10-12 Sheryl and I are coming up on our tenth wedding anniversary and naturally after being together for that amount of time you eventually get around to playing the "Remember when" game. "Remember the time. . ." Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Jubilee Year

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 15, 2014

A perspective on Luke 4: 14-21. The Jubilee year has no end since forgiveness and renewed life continues to be freely given by Jesus.

Luke 4: 14-21 A Jubilee Year The writer of this Gospel, Luke has gone to great length and detail in the first three chapters to inform the reader of the exact identity of Jesus. He begins with the story of the miraculous birth of Jesus and shows his impeccable genealogy through the ages to Adam, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings From God The Son Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2012

There are wonderful blessings that flow from God the Son to those who are "in Him": Redemption, Forgiveness of Sin, and an Eternal Inheritance

Blessings from God the Son Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 25, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:7-12 – “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Jesus - Mark 1:40-2:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

To receive forgiveness, realize your disease, have faith, and follow him. And once you’re forgiven, obey, invite others, and rejoice.

Mark 1:40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. 43 Jesus sent him ...read more

"what It Really Means To Repent" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 20, 2023

Repentance is the bridge to forgiveness, but how do I know if I've crossed it? What does it really mean to repent?

Did you know that there is a “most hated” word in the English language? Google it. I did. I typed in, “The most hated word in the world and do you know what came up?” The word “moist.” As a matter of fact, marketers steer away from the word because it is so hated. No one evidently wants to hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Climbing Into The Manger Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 23, 2001

We experience the Christmas touch of God as we personally give the gift of ourselves to God and experience both belonging and forgiveness.

It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea became angry, and the two had a difficult time keeping the sailboat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Compassion And Light On Christmas

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004

Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Talking To Your Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 8, 2004

Examinatiion of the "Lord’s Prayer" in its context. Our prayers should be unselfish, our forgiveness unlimited, and ourattention undivided.

Talking To your Father Matt. 6:6-18 INTRO.: Jesus very frequently referred to God as "Fa ther." In this short passage, He uses the term 8 times to describe God. Further, He is not calling God His Father, but ours. As Father, He is the source of our life, our protector, and our provider. He also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Guilt Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006

It is only by admitting our guilt, confessing it and receiving God’s forgiveness that we can move on to overcome it in our lives

OVERCOMING GUILT PSALM 51 In recent survey in the UK 41% of people said that they would enjoy everyday pleasures more if they did not fell guilty afterwards. Isn’t that amazing? 41% of the population feel guilt everyday about enjoying something. This morning I want to teach you what Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven.

“THE PURCHASED POSSESSION” TEXT: Ephesians 1:11-14 “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things (manipulating, moving, maneuvering, & arranging all things according to His purposes) according to the counsel of His will, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-30

Denomination: *other

Get A New Heart!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Get A New Heart! 1) A heart that recognizes its own sinfulness 2) A heart that treasures God’s forgiveness

With it beating an average of 100,000 times a day it’s surprising that the heart doesn’t give out more often than it does. After all, have you ever heard of a car engine that ran 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 70 years without the need of a tune-up? Still, there are times when the human heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran