Sermons on Forgiver:

How Jesus Responded To Abuse

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007

On the cross Jesus was mocked, insulted, abused. His response was only to offer forgiveness. We must learn from this.

“He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the chosen One” (23:35). “If you are the King of the Jews; save yourself” (23:37). “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us” (23:39)! When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011

Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Parable Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The awesome love and forgiveness of a Father for his wandering son and the contrast between a repentant sinner and a self-righteous older brother.

TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Taking God's Name In Vain

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

Why do sinners take God's name in vain, and how they can have forgiveness through the Lord Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 20:7 "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." Psalms 139:20 "For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show ...read more

Short Of The Glory Of God

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

What does it mean to fall short of the glory of God and how we can have forgiveness in the Lord Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE:: Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" INTRODUCTION: Gods glory is the infinite and matchless worth of his person which includes his triune nature, and all of His perfections, His unblemished character, and His boundless dominion and sovereignty, all of ...read more

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

A world without Jesus would be a world without forgiveness, a world without a future and a world without faithful Jesus followers.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, came out in 1946. It is the story of a man named George Bailey, a man who gave up his dreams in order to help others. After his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Even The Old Covenant Was Made With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the first always the best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:18 (Amplified Bible) 9:18 So even the [old] first covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerless To Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them.

I. EXORDIUM: Are animals powerless to take sins away? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:4 (Amplified Bible) 10:4 Because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Encounters #2 - Jesus The Healer

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015

Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins, and He is also the Healer by whose wounds we are healed.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #2: JESUS THE HEALER: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week we started a series looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus. Foursquare Gospel: Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. Theme verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: *other

Be The Change You Would Like To See? Kindness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2022

We have an imperative command in the Bible: Be kind, compassionate and forgiving... Kindness needs to be intentional. SHALL WE KILL THE ENEMY?

BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE --- KINDNESS HAS A CHAIN REACTION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (MSG) Make a clean break ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, 2 Kings 6:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Compassion And Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Highlight the immense compassion and unending mercy of God, emphasizing that His love and forgiveness are greater than our sins and failings.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of Micah, specifically Micah 7:14-20. It's a passage that really highlights the heart of our God, His immense compassion, and His unending mercy. As Henri Nouwen once said, "God's mercy is greater than our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20

Topics: Compassion, Mercy

God's Symphony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's unconditional love, our responsibility to love and correct each other as church members, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

Good morning, beloved family of God! As Max Lucado once said, "God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so. He loves you when you don't feel lovely. He loves you when no one else loves you. Others may abandon you, divorce you, and ignore you, but God will love you always. No matter what." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Church

A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Christ

The God Who Dismisses Your Case With Mercy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God extends His mercy to forgive, overlook, and release believers from judgment, giving them peace and new beginnings.

THE GOD WHO DISMISSES YOUR CASE WITH MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:8-12 (KJV) “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God