Sermons on Forgiving Iniquity:

The Hardest Person In The World To Forgive….myself. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

God has forgivn us now it is time to forgive ourselves.

The hardest person in the world to forgive….myself. Matt 26:69-75 Last week we started a series of sermons that I call “About the F word.” We started with the subject of “Ultimate forgiveness.” I suggested that “Ultimate Forgiveness” is that the forgiveness that every person feels a need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Congregational

How Do I Forgive Others? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

According to Jesus we are expected to forgive others.

How Do I Forgive Others? Matthew 18:21-35 Today we are continuing our series which is about forgiveness, by talking about the difficult subject of—how can we forgive others? I suspect that the majority of you are familiar with the section of scripture we call the Lord’s Prayer. It’s found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Congregational

Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiveness Kills, Unforgiveness Gives Life

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Oct 16, 2006

Unforgiveness will hold you back where forgiveness will set you free.

Un-forgiveness will kill you Forgiveness will give you life Pastor Joe Bachman 10/15/06 Matt 6:9-15 9 "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10’Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11’Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Enemies: Repentance & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2008

The 1) Inquiry about forgiveness and then Jesus’ teaching about 2) The extent of God’s forgiveness of believers.

Kevin Davis says he will spend the next 25 years in prison because anything less would be a "horrible injustice" to Jennifer Teague, the young woman whom he admits to killing. Ms. Teague vanished as she walked home from visiting with friends on Sept. 8, 2005. Her body was found 10 days later in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Other

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Because You're Forgiven Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 10, 2004

We are to (1) forgive because we’ve been forgiven by God, (2) forgive without limits, and (3) forgive and be blessed.

Jesus lived a life that is more people-centered than task-oriented. He did finished his task, but He was known more for His compassion, mercy and grace. This month, we’re going to look at His teachings about forgiveness - a message which very necessary today - at the personal level, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004

The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

We must forgive as we are forgiven. The same measure we use will be used to judge us.

Last week I talked about how we need to meet people where they are at and accept them as they are and love them as Christ loves them. And some might here this to say that we are to love all the down and outs in our society, but the opposite is true as well. If we are one of the people who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Accept Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004

Questions about forgiveness and growth in grace are answered.

(As I begin this morning, I am letting you know that I will be making an invitation to come forward to the altar at the conclusion of the sermon.) In our text for this morning, many people are in a desperate place and only Jesus can truly save them. The woman who is dragged before Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Admit Your Guilt - The Lord Forgives

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Sermon on God’s Forgiveness

Text: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Admit your guilt–the LORD forgives Admitting our sins is one of the hardest things for us human beings to do. You see it already in little children. They do it even before they realize what they’re doing. “Who broke this glass?” “Glass?” “What glass?” “Oh, that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Goes Right To The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2005

Why did Jesus think forgiveness is so important

NR 11-09-05 Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist