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    Loving Your Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 833 views

    This sermon explores the challenging Christian call to love our enemies, breaking barriers through love, and embodying Christ-like love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here today, standing on holy ground, in a house built not of stone and mortar, but of faith, hope, and love. It's in this warm embrace of fellowship that we find ourselves today, ready to unwrap the divine wisdom of God's word. We're ...read more

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    Forgiveness!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 13, 2014
     | 6,399 views

    Let me stress a point here, when we fail to forgive, we are actually torturing ourselves; because bitterness causes depression, inability to sleep, tension and much more.

    THE FIRST WORD OF JESUS ON THE CROSS! Luke 23:34-Jesus said: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Memorize) Day 34- Mathew 5:44 “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”(Memorize) These are the most awesome words uttered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,517 views

    Discover how biblical forgiveness restores hope for marriage.

    This morning we continue with our third message in the series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. No one I know goes into marriage planning to fail or to be miserable. Most go into marriage with great hopes and dreams. But over time, misunderstandings, selfishness, unmet expectations, violation of ...read more

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  • Johanna Radelfinger avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 26,032 views

    Satan uses the trick of not forgiving others. Not forgiving, tears up families, churches and friends.

    Forgiveness defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is to give up resentment of or claim to requital for (forgive an insult) or to grant relief from payment of (forgive a debt); to cease to feel resentment against (an offender). When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    A discussion of the Mysteries of the Church. The biggest mystery is forgiveness.

    September 8, 2002 Pentecost 16 “Forgiveness?” Grace, peace, love and forgiveness are yours through Jesus Christ, our living and reigning God. Amen. The Mysteries of the Church. Have you ever heard someone, perhaps another pastor, one of your Sunday School teachers, or maybe me, talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Father, Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022
     | 6,308 views

    Jesus prayed for His murders. He prayed for the very people who were His cruelest enemies. "Father, forgive them" is for the very ones who are doing unimaginable cruel things to Him.

    Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each of these statements is significant and worthy of every drop of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

    Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018
     | 8,638 views

    The first word from the cross is for forgiveness. In it, Jesus makes some key declarations.

    1. Scripture Reading Before Sermon: Matthew 5.43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 350 ratings
     | 24,866 views

    Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.

    Forgiveness  Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.  Most are fine with the principle of forgiveness but never truly execute its full meaning in their life.  The absence of forgiveness in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,032 views

    If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

    This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,034 views

    Forgiveness is a powerful thing as well as Unforgiveness is.

    Luke 17:1-4 The Message Bible 1 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on! 2 Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time! 3 "Be alert. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Warren avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,135 views

    Shows why forgiveness is a vital part of Christian living; though not easy, it is commanded.

    “Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 Robert Warren February 17th, 2002 I have made things easy for those who come on Wednesday night, because today I want to share some thoughts from God’s word that we discussed then. You’re not excused, but you should be ahead of the learning curve. On Wednesday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outliving Our Past Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,484 views

    Rahap’s faith is a wonderful demonstration of the grace of God.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 2 “Outliving Our Past” Joshua 2:1-21 Many people, even Christian’s struggle all of their lives trying to overcome their past. Since they have never forgiven themselves they have a hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Are Our Strangers? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

    When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Deepening Our Desires Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.

    Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational