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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Myth #3: I Could Never Forgive That Person Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2023
     | 1,768 views

    Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful.

    Myths Christians Often Believe I COULD NEVER FORGIVE THAT PERSON Introduction Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful. We have likely heard stories of people who forgave someone who hurt them deeply and it captures our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,962 views

    What does it mean when I forgive someone?

    Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Tatro avatar

    Who Can Cast The First Stone

    Contributed by Edward Tatro on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    Chirsitian Forgiveness

    Leviticus 20:7,10 (New Living Translation): So set yourselves apart to be holy, for I am the Lord your God. “If a man commits adultery with his neighbor’s wife, both the man and the woman who have committed adultery must be put to death.” Revelations 22:14-15,17(New Living Translation): Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Unforgiving Debtor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,193 views

    Explore the power, necessity, and blessings of forgiveness as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing that forgiveness is a liberating journey.

    Good morning, family! You know, I recently came across a quote from C. S. Lewis, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Friends, that got me thinking about our own journeys and how forgiveness plays such an essential role in our ...read more

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    Charge That To My Account

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 4,947 views

    Forgive others for the sake of Christ.

    Charge That to My Account January 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgive others for the sake of Christ. Focus Passage: Philemon Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I. Onesimus, the Useless One (verse 11a) a. Philemon was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

    Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012
     | 9,427 views

    you need to forgive yourself!

    One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Neither Do I Condemn You

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ

    John 8:1-11 Neither Do I Condemn You do not continue in sin! "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 1,625 views

    This sermon explores our need for forgiveness, how to accept God's offer of forgiveness, and the symbolism of baptism as a public declaration of this forgiveness.

    Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered in the Lord's house today, to share in the Word and drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. I am reminded of a quote from the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not ...read more

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  • Carl Benge avatar

    What Does God Want? Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    How forgiveness is a two way street and how God wants us to forgive and be forgiven to break the cycle.

    Over the past two weeks we have explored the message that God wants us to be repentive, loving kindness , seeking a holy justice for all, as well as being in humble love with God. Today Jesus brings us another message from God, and that message is He has come to deliver people from captivity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,840 views

    So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

    "In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

    Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Jesus Forgives And Empowers New Life

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    7th Sunday after Epiphany, Series B Jesus heals us through forgiveness.

    7th Sunday after Epiphany February 10,2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious God, through the gift of your Son, you have come among us to offer us your promise of pardon and the hope of new life. Yet all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness And The Enemy Who Becomes Brother

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 23, 2025
     | 243 views

    This is a message bout forgiveness and its importance in the life of a believer, looking at St. Stephen and St. Paul.

    Forgiveness and the Enemy Who Becomes Brother Today we are continuing in our September series on the topic of forgiveness. We decided to do this series because as we spoke with individuals over the last while, we heard a very common theme of many of us struggling with forgiveness. What is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Remember Who Forgave You

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,944 views

    Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.

    Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational