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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    A Rebuke To Forgiveness-Only Salvation

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2025
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    This is a challenging passage. Surely Paul doesn't mean that we have to actually live like that?! What it all points us to is a false gospel that is too often preached today - "forgiveness-only" belief. What does this passage tell us about what real salvation looks like?

    A COMMON BELIEF TODAY: I am “saved” and unchanged. - Matthew 7:15-20; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 13:6-9; John 15:8. - This passage makes us uncomfortable. It sounds harsh and unrealistic. We will delve into how we are to understand it as we move forward. - A good place to start is a major reason why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Forgiveness, Faith & Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2019
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    Forgiveness, Faith & Thankfulness- Luke chapter 17 verses 1-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Forgiveness (vs 1-6). • (2). Faithfulness (vs 7-10). • (3). Thankfulness (vs 11-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Last month on June 6th, 2019. • You may or may not be aware that POPE Francis changed the Lord's Prayer. • Now as you can imagine this has caused a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025
     | 1,317 views

    The first word of Jesus on the cross

    On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009
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    Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

    Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,330 views

    Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

    Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Gaston avatar

    Why Should I Forgive?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2016
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    The dramatic story of 66730 and how she forgave her tormentors. The 3 top arguments of those who say they can't forgive and the rationales to disarm those arguments.

    WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? Lk. 17:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An army recruit was assigned to the paratroopers’ outfit. The instructor explained the operation of parachutes and the fundamentals of skydiving to the recruits. 2. He included a lot of terminology, such as: “Jumpmaster, Air ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ty Tamasaka avatar

    Dropping The F (Forgiveness) Bomb

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012
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    We often think that forgiveness is for the one who offended us. In this lesson we learn that we need to drop the forgiveness bomb on other because it frees us from bitterness and anger.

    Dropping the F-Bomb! How many of you know that when you receive Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, you receive forgiveness of your sin? If we are going to learn to be more forgiving and to forgive others, we need to first know that Jesus has forgiven us. When I was younger, I remember running ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #7understanding Love: Forgiveness...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 12, 2016
     | 5,493 views

    We need a deep understanding of love. There are many avenues of love. One expression of love is to be quick to forgive the hurts, frustrations, revenge, resentment that can secretly erode love.

    #7 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: FORGIVENESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS: To refuse to forgive is like burning a bridge that crosses the gap between us and heaven. REAL LOVES FINDS FORGIVENESS EASY. FORGIVENESS IS THE SWEET FRAGRANCE OF THAT THE ROSE LEAVES ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    The Healing Power Of Forgiveness In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Is divorce inevitable, or could there be another way? A Sermon in series on RELATIONSHIPS.

    Some time ago a friend of mine held a "Celebration of Marriage" Service in his Church. He sent out invitations to 150 couples that had been married in his Church in the previous eight years. "Only one couple came to the Service" he said. "By far the largest number of replies came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

    The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013
     | 6,084 views

    I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

    Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Forgiveness And The Unforgivable Sin: The Unforgiven Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,701 views

    All sins can be forgiven, except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The meaning of this is explored with practical application.

    This morning we have some absolutely wonderful Scripture in front of us that opens our eyes to spiritual things. I love the Scriptures of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know, isn’t this true: We have difficulties in our lives, we have situations we find are hard to deal with, we have relationships that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Does Forgiveness Require Repentance

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2016
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     | 4,250 views

    We are to forgive as Jesus forgave. Did Jesus forgive everyone? How should we respond to people who haven't repented.

    Does Forgiveness Require Repentance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title & Text Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Last week in teaching on this text I made and illustrated the point that if we want God to take care of our big pile of sins He requires us to give Him our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016
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     | 9,511 views

    In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Forgiveness Shapes Our Character Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    We are defined by the experiences we allow into our lives. When we have been forgiven we will have a forgiving character - Philemon has this character and we can learn from that.

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Forgiveness Shapes our Character”. There are times when powerful experiences shape who we become. A few years ago I interviewed Ross Davie, he was a well known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist