Sermons on Forgiving:

Seven Steps To Forgiving Someone Who Really Hurt You

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Feb 10, 2018

Forgiving someone who hurt you is hard work. It is easier to stay wounded and go around talking bad about them. It is easier to let bitterness put down roots and let our hearts get hardened, but Jesus said to forgive...

A preacher tells the story of inviting a guest lecturer to speak to a counseling class he was teaching and asked him to specifically discuss the topic forgiveness. He told a powerful story from his own life that day to illustrate his point that we should forgive. His brother had many struggles, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Crucial Relational Issues Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2012

All our relationships are significantly affected by how we deal with anger, how we argue, and our comfort with forgiving and asking for forgiveness.

Crucial Relational Issues (topical) 1. This week, something amazing happened: By Good News Network Thursday, January 26, 2012 Just beneath the radar of formal diplomacy and strategic talks, the largest peace conference in the history of the Middle East took place Monday and Tuesday on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God.

The Unmerciful Servant Text: Matthew 18.21-35 Thesis: To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God. Introduction: (1) “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5.7). (2) The Background: “Then Peter came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Of Today

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

There is nothing in your past...or future...so heinous, that God cannot forgive a repentant heart.

“It’s not what’s happening today that drags a man down. It’s remorse over what happened yesterday, and dread of tomorrow.” - man to bartender on Perry Mason episode. Think about that statement for a moment. There is really a lot of truth in it, you know. Man is basically a fighter. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Orthodox

I Want To Know About Fellowship & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2023

Based on 1 John 1:1-10 - Encourages hearers to realize the importance of true fellowship & forgiveness in the life of the Christ-follower.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FELLOWSHIP & FORGIVENESS” 1 John 1:1-10 FBCF – 8/6/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever heard of The National Enquirer? It’s one of those tabloid magazines that you see as you’re waiting in line at Walmart w/ all the latest juicy celebrity gossip & hottest entertainment news. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Ourselves Free

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

When we forgive others, we are also setting ourselves free.

Whether we love it or hate it, we all will be familiar with Coronation Street, UK’s longest running soap opera. I am not much of a television watcher, but I do have a soft spot for the street. One reason is that the characters are like real people. They have flaws and blemishes, they do not wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

"Not Guilty"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

There is no sin that is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. None.

“Not Guilty” Psalm 32:1-11 I have noticed in the last year or so that on certain menus in restaurants and on certain items in the grocery store that they now offer certain food items that are “guilt free.” This also may mean they are taste free. I mean let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Made Me Whole

Contributed by Brian Young on Nov 20, 2016

Jesus makes us whole by forgiving us our sins.

Jesus Made Me Whole Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13, Psalm 51 I remember it like it was yesterday. A spot here. Then in two places. I went to the priest. He confirmed it. It was the skin infection. The kind everyone dreaded hearing. We waited. Each day seemed to get longer. A week later he looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When I Don't Forgive? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Forgiveness brings inner healing, but bitterness spews its poison.

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13, NKJV). “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psalm 66:18, NKJV). A. UNFORGIVENESS IS COSTLY “Forgive … that your Father in heaven may also forgive you” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Record Of Sins Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013

I see the path of forgiveness of sin in this text. 1- We cry and the Lord forgives 2- We wait and the Lord gives hope 3- We believe and the Lord redeems

INTRO.- Have you ever been stopped by a police officer for any reason, speeding, incorrect lane crossing, etc.??? ILL.- A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Peace and freedom comes from this command - be forgiven.

5. BE FORGIVEN (Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:13,14; John 4) OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDS Objective: Preach the awesome news of forgiveness which seeks to set people free from their past and empower them to live in the present thankful, honoring God, and ministering to others. I intend to teach the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Church Of God

What It Takes To Be Heard By God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 5, 2009

If you want to be heard by God, make sure God and not others are your audience, make sure that it is really you who is speaking, and make sure to forgive and to receive forgiveness.

The morning worship service had reached an emotional climax during the pastor’s fervent prayer. He had carefully crafted it with fine liturgical phrases, hallowed by centuries of use. It was backed up by a throbbing organ, playing a hymn that gently drew worshipers back to thoughts of that amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Bucks Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

As God has forgiven us, we must forgive, if we would pray God's way.

“Sixteen Bucks” Matthew 6:12 April 19, 2009 16 bucks. It’s the cost of a new CD—I’m sure the one pictured is in each of your libraries. Or, it’ll buy you and your spouse a combo lunch at Quizno’s Subs. It’s the cost of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006

The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talking About A Revolution

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A close look at the revolution of repentance and the wonder of forgiveness.

INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Denomination: Christian Church