Sermons on Forgiving God:

Preach The Gospel, Says The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 9, 2007

Jesus’ announcment in the synagogue of him being the Messiah, and the fulfillment of the prophecy

This week we are going to talk about Jesus, after his 40 days in the Wilderness, and where he enters the Synagogue in Nazareth to announce his fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2a, which states: The spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring the good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Victory, Mistakes Or Defeat In Our Walk With The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2007

This sermon deals with acknowledging our failures. Accepting God’s forgiveness. Accepting Gods victory for your life through the Word and Holy Spirit. Look at some of these who in the natural were told they could not overcome or succeed.

Victory, Mistakes or Defeat in our Walk with the Lord! 2 Corinthians 4: [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007

A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Go In Peace

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 13, 2007

Jesus taught a great lesson on love in this story of a woman’s fall, faith and forgiveness

Go In Peace Today’s passage records the story of a woman. It is a beautiful story of love and forgiveness. It is a story of thankfulness, of faith and of hope. Do you take the time to remember what God through His Son has done for you? He loves you so much. He loved this woman so much. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Fix A Broken Relationship Series

Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon on being wholeheartedly honest and sincere when we come to God for forgiveness.

What it Takes to Fix a Broken Relationship 1 Samuel 7:2-13 2 It was a long time, twenty years in all, that the ark remained at Kiriath Jearim, and all the people of Israel mourned and sought after the LORD. 3 And Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, "If you are returning to the LORD with all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

How the gap between man and God is bridged by the Savior, by Submission, by Suffering, by the Scriptures, by Supplication, and by the Second Coming. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Bridging the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BridgingTheGap.html EZEK.22:30 "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap" THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN: [examples] A. Teens and Adults. B. Communists and Capitalist. C. Black and White. D. Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

Explores God’s amazing grace. Celebrates the great hymn of faith.

What makes Christianity different? Years ago that question was being discussed at a conference. Some argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. No, some argued, other religions teach similar doctrines. What about the resurrection? No, other faiths believe that the dead rise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Enough

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 18, 2007

Grace is a concept that is too difficult to understand, but is extremely difficult for some to implement and accept. It needs to be know that what Jesus accomplished on the cross was enough, for where sin abounded, grace abounded more!

The story is told (by Ernest Hemingway) of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, in a last desperate effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Exodus 2:2

The Crucifixion

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 4, 2007

The Cross of our Lord is the place where hope, help, and healing is offered.

* The crucifixion of Jesus stands as the center of history and Christianity around which life, as we know it, revolves. * It was on that hillside where darkness collided with light, where death battled life, where forces of hell confronted the powers of heaven. On that crucifixion day when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

I Go A Fishin'

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

Peter thought he had been disqualified from future ministry because of his denial. How can we understand the forgiveness and reconciliation that Jesus had for Peter. How does it apply to us today?

April, 2007 Father’s Day Sermon I Go a Fishin’ John 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Peter, once again the spokesman of the group said, “I go a fishin’,” and the others said, “We’ll go with you.” It may have been just an overnight fishing trip or maybe he was getting hungry and just wanted to catch a few ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Who Raised The Bar?

Contributed by Randy Wood on Apr 14, 2007

Do you ever get tired of people who say "their way" is "The way"?

WHO RAISED THE BAR? JOHN 3:1-16 1 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. "Rabbi," he said, "we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you." 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2007

A sermon on learning to accept the forgiveness Christ offers.

John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Sanctification At Work Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 21, 2007

As Christians we are all in the middle of a sanctification project. Once we have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal savior and Lord, we have all been entered into the sanctification process. We are all to strive to be pure and holy, which is

In this one verse that we are looking at tonight, Paul gives us five key features about God that assist in the divine work of our sanctification. I. His Person (2:13a) For it is God - The first truth about God’s part in the believer’s sanctification is His personhood. - Most pagan deities are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Breakfast With Jesus (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2007

Learning to forgive ourselves as Jesus has forgiven us.

John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

“When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church