Sermons on Forgiver:

The First Word "Father, Forgive Them.” Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 19, 2019

This short 3-min sermon is designed to be used with 6 other short sermons as the 7-words from the cross.

Jesus’ first words on the cross show us the true nature of who He is. Following judgement by Pilot, Jesus was ordered to be crucified. On the way to the cross Jesus was mocked and spit on, and beaten to the point of being physically unable to carry His own cross. When he finally arrived at The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, John 19:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Foot Washing Forgiveness - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 24, 2020

This is the 41st sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus washing the disciples feet, and the greater lesson He teaches through this action

Foot Washing Forgiveness –Part One (John Part 41) Text: John 13:1-17 Just a quick announcement before we begin this morning. There’s been some questions about whether or not we’re going to continue with the livestream after the Coronavirus pandemic ends, and the answer to that is – I don’t know. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 12, 2022

Mark 2:1-12

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12 Good Morning, Matthew 1:20 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 And she will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Us To Be Forgiven And Forgiving Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2022

How can we get there? 1. Count the cost of our sin debt (vs. 21-25). 2. Receive the riches of God's mercy (vs. 25-27). 3. Model God's mercy to others (vs. 28-35).

God wants Us to Be Forgiven and Forgiving The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. Last time in vs. 14-20, we studied the Lord's great priority for unity in His Church. Our harmony is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"forgiveness: An Act Of Grace"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 13, 2023

The message is about our "walk" not "salvation". “The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. If we follow him in faith, it is the first thing we do in our following. Quotes from Solzhenitsyn & Robert Hoyer

In Jesus Holy Name September 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 18:15,21,22 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Forgiveness: An Act of Grace” The message today is not about how you can have peace with God. It is not about how you can be sure you will be in heaven when your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 9, 2023

I used this sermon before our first communion of the New Year. It concluded a visual aid for everyone. Small bags filled with soil were put out around the seating of the church. These were available to pick up in the sermon, and then bring to a cross near the front

What are you guilty of? A guy was found guilty of overusing commas. The judge warned him to expect a really long sentence. Forgiveness We all carry with us: Guilt – • Guilt at something done • Guilt at some bad words said to someone • Guilt at deliberately going against what God wants. • Guilt ...read more

Forgiving Those Who Hurt You 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. We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. 1. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENT ACTS, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. COMMENT: Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates developing a certain amount of THICK SKIN. Unfortunately, THICK SKIN ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Sins Is Also A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2023

Our biggest problem can be fixed by repentance and confession. We can be healed through this charism of the Church.

Pentecost Sunday 2023 Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so striking, with its description of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the form of fire, and the resulting prayer in tongues, that it tends to overwhelm the rest of the Scriptures. So let’s look at today’s psalm 104 to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Letter About Forgiveness- Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 18, 2023

This is the 154th sermon in the series Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Philemon.

Series: Action [#154] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- FINISH STRONG Philemon 1:17-25 Introduction: I saw a video with a Little League Baseball Coach talking to his team and I loved what he had to say. He said, “We are winners. We are going to practice hard and play hard because we want to win. If ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

He Would Forgive Them All

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus gives an opportunity for her and her accusers to repent and be forgiven and change a sinful life. By God’s grace, won for us in the crucifixion of Christ, all of us are given that chance.

Monday of 5th week in Lent John 8 If one reads the two Bible stories we proclaim today, it is very easy to see that the Gospel is a midrash on the Susannah story from the Deuterocanonical chapters in the Book of Daniel. A midrash casts a later incident in the style of an older one, particularly ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Father Forgive Them… (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Every four years our nation has to re-elect or elect a new president.

During the campaign season we watch the polls of these candidates go up and down from week to week like a yo-yo. The Presidents popularity can be 70 to 80% one day and a week later it might be below 50%. WHY DO THE POLLS GO UP AND DOWN? It has everything to do with the candidates doing something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Purpose: Praise, Provision, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the power of prayer remains a vital lifeline for our spiritual journey. As Jesus taught His disciples, understanding how to pray can transform our communication with God, guiding us to align our hearts with His will.

>> Bible Verse Reading Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Luke 11:5-8, Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is Right Where You Fell

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jul 21, 2025

Satan is a great deceiver. We've been taken captive and our rescuer is right there, but yet we run around not believing that Jesus is right there wanting to take us out of our POW Camp.

The idea for this lesson comes from a Switchfoot Song "Dare You to Move" INTRODUCTION With the Pacific fleet sunk or badly damaged in Pearl Harbor it was impossible to keep the supply lines going for a war in the Philippians. Just three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor MacArthur ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 4:10-19, 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 5:8-10, Psalm 139:7-10, Romans 8:31-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet Like Honey - The Promise Of Forgiveness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the promise of God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ, emphasizing that no sin is too great to separate us from God's love and urging believers to confess, repent, and embrace a new life in Jesus.

Church, good morning once again! I am excited you decided to join us as we close out this fantastic series we’ve been in, all about God’s promises to us. We’ve called it “Sweet Like Honey,” which comes from Psalm 119:103, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 3:23

Topics: Forgiveness, Redemption, Confession

Sermon Series: Sweet Like Honey