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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Forgiveness Factor

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forgiveness And Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
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    God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn or buy; it transforms our hearts from striving and bitterness to rest, faith, and love.

    If you’ve ever tried to buy a birthday gift for someone who already has everything, you know the head-scratching feeling it brings. What do you give the person who lacks nothing? Now lift your eyes a little higher and imagine bringing your best to the God who has never needed a thing. We sometimes ...read more

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    Forgiven To Forgive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
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     | 151 views

    The sermon emphasizes embracing God’s forgiveness so deeply that it transforms us into people who freely extend mercy and forgiveness to others in everyday life.

    Some of us walked in today with invisible suitcases—stuffed with memories we’d rather forget, words we wish we could unsay, and wounds we struggle to understand. We smile, we sing, we shake hands. Meanwhile, there are names that tighten our chest and moments that make our stomach drop. You’re not ...read more

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    Unhindered Forgiveness Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 844 views

    This sermon explores the concept of unhindered forgiveness made possible through Jesus' sacrifice, replacing the Old Testament's sacrificial system, and the availability of this forgiveness to all who confess and believe.

    Welcome back church! Today we’re going to continue on in our series, Unhindered. If you weren’t with us last week, here’s a brief recap; The book of Acts is not a list of attributes to memorize or bullet points to fit into a spreadsheet. It tells the story of the birth of Christianity and the very ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Unhindered

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    Forgive Me! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    Emphasize the importance and power of forgiveness, as taught in the Bible, and how it leads to peace, healing, and freedom.

    Good morning, Church family! Today's sermon is all about a topic that we all sometimes struggle with - forgiveness. Max Lucado once said, "Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner." Let’s dive into the Scripture from Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV): [Read ...read more

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    Can I Forgive?

    Contributed by William Hooper on May 3, 2011
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    Three conditions for forgiveness: I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is not; I can forgive if I know what forgiveness is; and I can forgive if I receive forgiveness myself.

    CAN I FORGIVE? Psalm 32:1-6 Matthew 18:21-35 William L. Hooper, PhD Minster to Senior Adults First Baptist Church, Bolivar, MO April 23, 2006 When I have been wronged, what response should I give? This is a universal question for all people. In our own time we have seen this question answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Forgiveness “forgive Us” Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 4,085 views

    Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us”

    Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us” Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 December 19, 2010 We have spent several weeks looking at a tool and a strategy to be more effective in our prayer lives. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "forgiveness"

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 2, 2019
     | 3,970 views

    Forgive as Jesus forgave. We must forgive others if we want forgiveness.

    SOTM “Forgiveness” Matthew 6:14-15 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 4: Forgiveness

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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    The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness: For Others And For Ourselves

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
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    Seek forgivness and grant forgiveness to others.

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Our Gospel message today has a clear message for us. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Don’t forgive, and expect your debts to come back to you. The slave had amassed an unprecedented debt. In today’s standards, it would be the equivalent of $15 million. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Father Forgive Them"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 21, 2016
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     | 6,635 views

    The sermon shares with us why God forgives, How God forgives, where God forgives us, and when God forgives.

    Luke 23:34 Father forgive them 1. Why does God Forgive? The answers is John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not parish but have everlasting life • God Forgives because WE all Need Forgiveness (Isaiah 53:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Forgive You, Forgive Not, Forgive Your..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 13, 2004
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     | 1,619 views

    When you forgive and forget, forget that you forgave while you’re at it! The problem Christians have most, is in the area of forgiveness. Let’s examine the principles together!

    Introduction Forgiveness, why is it so hard! One reason may be, we don’t understand truly what the offended has gone through. Maybe then we’d be more compassionate and patient. If there is a subject more misunderstood than forgiveness, I’d like to know what it is. It can be confusing. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

    Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

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    Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2020
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    What is the relationship between forgiving and trusting? Forgiving and forgetting? What should be our primary motive in forgiving?

    Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting 1. Once upon a time in their marriage, Saul Rosenberg did something really stupid. Ethel Rosenberg chewed him out for it. He apologized, they made up. However, from time to time, Ethel would mention what he had done. "Honey," Saul finally said one day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Forgiveness-God's And Ours" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    God’s forgiveness frees us to forgive others.

    "Forgiveness-God’s and Ours" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car which read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment, and if I don’t park here I’ll lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational