Sermons on Forgiving Our Enemies:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced whenI give up my right to hurt you for hurting me

This week I ran across a website called ThePayback.com. This paragraph on the home page of that site describes its purpose: ThePayback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Layered in this story is the fact that forgiveness is a gift offered to us long before we ask for it! Jesus’ completed the redemptive work, by which forgiveness is made possible, on the cross. It remains whether we will accept/receive the gift He secure

Just Words: Forgiveness Scripture Text: Mark 2.1-12 NOTE: this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of a new year. INTRODUCTION I know that a-lot-of-people really love New Year’s. The kids like New Year’s Eve so-much because they get to stay up way-past their bed-times. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 7, 2011

Forgiveness is about you as much as anyone else.

Forgiveness I shared with you Sun that sometimes when I share things, the message I have is for me. Who does the message the pastor has apply to? You? Just you? Everybody? No God may be speaking to all of us tonight but I know he is talking to me. Everybody has been wounded by someone? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: *other

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2018

Need forgiveness in 4 areas

HoHum: Not far from New York City there is a cemetery where there is a grave which has inscribed upon the headstone just one word- “Forgiven” There is no name, no date of birth or death. The stone is undecorated. Just one word- “Forgiven”, but that is the greatest thing that can be said of any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2020

The text shared the importance of forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 What Does the Text Say about Forgiveness ? It’s a grim scenario for one who refuses to forgive. Even Jesus said “Father Forgive them” 1. The text tells us How often one should forgive * Peter had it all figured out 21 Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Forgiveness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 21, 2016

This Palm Sunday Jesus struggles with the Elders of the church, He struggles with Pilate, and finally he must struggle with his fate.

Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Luke tells us about the passion of Jesus. He recounts in painful detail how Jesus stood before Pilate and Herod, was sentenced to death and was crucified and killed. Today’s story is all about struggle, not celebration. Passion not palms. A cross, not a crown. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

"Forgiveness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2017

Forgiveness is a choice we must make accordin to the text in Matthew 18, if reuse to forgive wow are we.

Matthew 18:21-35 | 9/17/2017 1. Forgiveness is a Choice I can choose to forgive or not • Scarlett Lewis lost her 6-year-old son Jesse in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He was one of 20 children killed in that horrific attack in 2012 -- an absolute nightmare come to life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Renew Us Our Days

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004

The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 9, 2010

Forgiveness is not an option for the Christian, it is a command. There are good and bad consequences when we forgive, and when we fail to forgive.

Jesus had just given some detailed instructions about how to deal with a person who does you wrong. In v18, He says that heaven will back the person up who follows these instructions. This brought a question to the disciples' minds, and as usually was the case, Peter was the spokesman for them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2017

Getting and giving forgiveness is critical to a Christian’s spiritual health.

Forgiveness October 1, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Getting and giving forgiveness is critical to a Christian’s spiritual health. Focus Passage: Psalm 32:1-11 Introduction: Forgiveness: give up resentment of or claim to requital; 2 :to cease ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003

The Great forgiveness of God.

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

A look at the life of Joseph - how God used his circumstances to provide an example of "How to forgive one another"

After 36 years of life, I have come to the conclusion of the following: if we as Christians would forgive one another as Christ Jesus has forgiven each one of us, the Body of Christ could move forward as a mighty army - and not limp in neutral as a wounded/divided militia! Forgiveness is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist