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  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Why Should I Forgive

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

    Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,270 views

    A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

    War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Mustian avatar

    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

    Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,530 views

    This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    What does it mean to really forgive?

    The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013
     | 4,645 views

    Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

    A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Mercy, Forgiveness, And A Stolen Coat

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,846 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36; Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Mercy, Forgiveness, and a Stolen Coat Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The words of our Lord: “And from anyone who takes away your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Why We Need To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    Your life should be characterized by forgiveness because Jesus first forgave you.

    When a person receives Jesus as their personal Leader and Forgiver, the Creator of the universe comes to dwell inside of them. Jesus forgave your sins past - present - future because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb 13:8) Jesus has given you the power to forgive Your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Real Relationships Require Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 24, 2018
     | 4,740 views

    Relationships, Truth, Anger, Tenderness

    JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Real Relationships Require Forgiveness September 15, 2024 Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: Relationships cannot survive without forgiveness…It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about our marriage, a friendship, our family or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Behind The Scenes Of The Forgiveness Of Sins

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013
     | 2,890 views

    When your pastor tells you that you are forgiven of your sins, a big upset has just taken place...

    7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter About Forgiveness- Be Different Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,745 views

    This is the 152nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philemon.

    Series: Action [#152] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- BE DIFFERENT Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls, gifts, and food. As Pastor of Bel Aire for almost 25 years, I have spent many hours with people while their loved ones were having surgery. I have sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Forgiveness 7 X 70

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,172 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

    1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    The Burden And Blessing Of Forgiving Others

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
     | 3,401 views

    The gospel has made us all brothers and sisters, one in Christ Jesus. It has torn down whatever dividing walls used to stand between us, and it’s given us a reason to love and to forgive.

    There are two sisters who aren’t speaking to one another because of things that happened, years ago: What does the gospel say to them? There’s a brother in the church who’s made a serious mistake: What does the gospel say to him, and those around him? There’s a whole congregation that needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,101 views

    When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.14 Forgive? Why? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Forgiveness is like gravity, it’s not just a good idea it’s the law. This message looks at Christ’s words on forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer

    Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Why We Must Forgive Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    Jesus is in the tradition of the OT when he commands us to forgive without limit; if we do not, we imperil our immortal souls

    Twenty-fourth Sunday in Course September 11, 2011 The three precious verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans that we read on this Sunday come and go so quickly that we might miss their import entirely. “None of us lives for himself, and none of us dies for himself. If we live, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic