Sermons on Forgives And Redeems:

Offenses And Forgiveness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18.

Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven And Forgiveness

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 11, 2023

BIG IDEA: GOD IS THE GOD OF FORGIVENESS. AS HE FORGIVES, WE ALSO MUST FORGIVE.

2023.01.08. Sermon. Forgiven and Forgiveness William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD IS THE GOD OF FORGIVENESS. AS HE FORGIVES, WE ALSO MUST FORGIVE. FORGIVENESS COMES BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST 1 John 1:5-10 (NKJV) 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Romans 5:8-11, Matthew 26:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 6:37, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 17:3-4, Mark 11:25-27, Ephesians 4:31-32, Isaiah 43:25-26, Acts 3:19, Isaiah 1:18, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:13-14, Daniel 9:9, Numbers 14:19-21, Micah 7:18-19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 10:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Forgiveness received and given restores innocence, frees us from bondage, and releases God’s joy and power through faith in Jesus Christ.

Introduction – Unlocking What’s Stuck Not long ago I picked up my phone and realized I’d forgotten the passcode. No matter how many times I swiped, the screen stayed locked. I tried combinations I was sure were right—nothing. That’s what unforgiveness does to the heart. We try every swipe—new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 17, 2025

Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. If you hold a grudge and refuse to forgive, you are 100% outside of the will of God!

The Power of Forgiveness June 15, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. Focus Passage: Matthew 18 21-35 (Pew Bible page 1134) Supplemental Passage: But Jesus was saying, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Walking in forgiveness is a daily choice that leads to liberty, healing, and spiritual power. It is the pathway to peace, divine favour, and answered prayers.

WALKING IN FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-14, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37, Romans 12:17-21 INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian faith. God’s forgiveness toward us is the foundation of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgiveness Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 1, 2025

A short sermon to adults on God's Forgiveness

A few years ago I got a phone call from a friend of mine named Danny, he was a fellow I worked with for years. I hadn’t talked to him in quite a while but he had a couple of questions for me. Are you still a preacher? Will you preach a funeral for me on Wednesday? Listen, I truly believe God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Tour

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2025

Praised be God. He will always give us the grace to accomplish anything He requires. The gift of forgiveness, even of our enemies, is ours for the asking.

Tuesday of First Week in Lent 2025 Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God, as Genesis teaches, but our mental image of God, if we try to make one, is corrupted by our experience of other people. When the Greeks envisioned their so-called gods, they tended to be a lot more powerful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Psalm 15:4, Psalm 34:4-7, Psalm 34:16-19, Isaiah 55:10-11, Isaiah 55:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Heart Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025

This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving The Unforgivable Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2025

We must uncover and confess our sins if we want God to cover and cleanse us.

Forgiving the Unforgivable Psalm 32 Rev. Brian Bill August 9-10, 2025 So many things today fight for out attention and strive to capture our hearts. Let’s begin with some class discussion. I’m going to ask a few questions and I’ll put your answers on the white board. Q: What creates distance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2023

This morning we look at Matthew 18:21-35 and learn the true meaning behind Forgiveness. Forgiving others is not just a command which Christ gives to us, but something which heals us from bitterness.

The Freedom of Forgiveness (Thanks to Jeff Strite @ Sermon Central for many ideas in this) Our Epistle Lesson begins with Paul thanking God for the Philippians. Their Bishop, Epaphroditus, brought Paul a substantial love offering to help cover his costs while he sat in house arrest in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

On Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

On Divine Forgiveness

Acts 2 v 14 - 41 On Divine Forgiveness 1. THE MESSAGE ON FORGIVENESS - 1. It's Person - The Words - 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; The Works - Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, The Wonders - which God did by him in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiveness 101 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, challenging us to extend grace to others as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to another blessed opportunity to gather together, to unite our hearts in the love of God, and to find nourishment for our souls in His Word. We're here today, not by accident, but by His divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to learn from Him, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 18:21-22

Topics: Forgiveness

Free To Forgive

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Forgiveness releases your heart from the prison of bitterness and opens the door to God’s healing, mercy, freedom, and restored relationships.

INTRO – THE HARDEST COMMAND AND THE SWEETEST FREEDOM There are certain things Jesus says that sound beautiful when you read them on the page… and then they hit like a hammer when you realize He means them. “Love your enemies.” “Bless those who curse you.” “Pray for those who despitefully use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-32, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Forgive And Be Forgiven

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 29, 2025

Forgive!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we come before You, asking for mercy. We acknowledge our mistakes and ask for Your forgiveness. Lord, we ask that you forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Lord, increase our spirit of love and help us to forgive those who have wronged us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 23:34, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Other

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2022

Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10.

Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10. Faith to Forgive Let’s not isolate Jesus' comments from their context. “One day Jesus said to his disciples, ‘There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist