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"Help! I Can't Forgive Myself"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2003

based on 279 ratings

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The forgiveness of Jesus is inclusive and applies to forgiving ourself for things we have done.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 1, 2003 “Help! I Can’t Forgive Myself” John 21:9-19 INTRODUCTION: Garrison Keillor who is the host of the Prairie Home Companion on Public Radio tells of a man in Lake Wobegon who was saved 12 times at the altar of a Lutheran church that never gave altar ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Methodist

Wedding Sermon - Give, Live, Forgive

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2021

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• Give – Give kindness when the other is selfish. • Live – Live with tenderness when the other is suffering. • Forgive – Forgive when the other sins.

PRELUDE MUSIC PRE-CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT To honor the sanctity of this service, please turn off your cell phones and refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. SEATING OF PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS MOTHERS LIGHT FAMILY CANDLES GROOM AND GROOMSMEN COME UP STAIRS AND GET IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Forgive Him? How Do I Forgive Her?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2002

based on 879 ratings

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This sermon walks through the 5 steps toward actually forgiving someone.

Last week we spoke of why to forgive [see sermon “Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?”]. Quickly on the heels of that question, though, comes the equally difficult question of how you forgive. We all understand the general concept of forgiveness, but most of us are not especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 2,720 views

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

based on 23 ratings

| 5,615 views

The Offender

Matt 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. (NIV) Life in itself is very difficult. As we our lives in and for Jesus, offences will and do come. It’s one thing to be attacked by an enemy because we expect that. What’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 6,719 views

God’s has a plan for your life.

Gen 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, NKJV I have always loved this story. It deals with the guy who was wronged. There is something in us that says “life is not fair” What happen to Joseph was not fair and we want justice and we want it now! We can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002

based on 2 ratings

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A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

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It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 12,646 views

Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

“ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Healing Power Of Forgiveness In Marriage Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 26, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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Is divorce inevitable, or could there be another way? A Sermon in series on RELATIONSHIPS.

Some time ago a friend of mine held a "Celebration of Marriage" Service in his Church. He sent out invitations to 150 couples that had been married in his Church in the previous eight years. "Only one couple came to the Service" he said. "By far the largest number of replies came from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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