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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Erasing The Debt Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

    Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Bussard avatar

    Praying As Jesus Taught 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,240 views

    Steps for forgiving others - may we freely forgive as He has freely forgiven us.

    Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seventy Times Seven Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,851 views

    A message about forgiveness... what it is and what it is not

    “Seventy Times Seven” Forgive One Another NOW IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on Me, on who I AM… I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Coy avatar

    Gotta Grudge?

    Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,369 views

    A sermon about letting go of bitterness and embracing forgiveness.

    Are you holding a grudge? A grudge? You know, you can’t physically see it but hidden in your heart is something of substance. Something you have a tendency to hang onto, even hold close. It’s a resistance. It’s reluctance. It’s a rebellion, and it’s resentment. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Magic Number

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017
     | 7,617 views

    This is a sermon about the dangers of un-forgiveness and why we should forgive others. Feel free to use my personal story that is in this sermon.

    There was a married couple that had many disagreements and heated arguments, but somehow the wife always stayed cool, calm and collected. One day her husband brought this to light and stated “When I get mad you, how come you never fight back, how do you control your anger so well?” The wife said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pulling Weeds - The Root Of Bitterness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,103 views

    Embrace the power of forgiveness, let go of bitterness, and walk in peace by extending the same grace, mercy, and forgiveness that God has given us.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you a message today that I believe has the power to change lives. We're going to be diving into Ephesians 4:31-32 and talking about the power of forgiveness, the root of bitterness, and the path to peace. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a ...read more

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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Can You Bury The Hatchet?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,564 views

    In the Lord’s Prayer we pray "forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin agianst us." It is not easy. We do not pretend to do it well, but forgiveness is a primary act of faith if we are to follow and imitate Jesus. the sermon includes the outlin

    In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2010 Text: Luke 4:11 Pentecost X - Redeemer “Can You Bury the Hatchet?” (read text) Sometimes I listen to Country Music. The songs in Country Music, whether sung by Johnny Cash, Tanaya Twain, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift certainly put words to music that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Moving On With God- The Next Step In Forgiveness And Faithsharing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    A sermon about how to move on one step in 1) Forgiveness 2) Faithsharing. All from the book of Philemon

    Moving on with God: the next step with forgiveness and faithsharing Philemon. Particularly v4-7 C.S. Lewis said ¡§Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until he has something to forgive.¡¨ Someone once said- evangelism is the most talked about and least practiced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,130 views

    One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.

    At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

    FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Should You Be Forgiven...should You Forgive...

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Many of us like to hold a grudge against people we feel wronged us, God hates sin, so should we.

    SHOULD YOU BE FORGIVEN…SHOULD YOU FORGIVE… Many of us say that if people show remorse or say something that makes them sorry for what they have done then maybe I will forgive them. However, it hardly happens like that and many excuses we use to continue in our bitterness, our anger, our desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "you Can Forgive The Past"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 25, 2020
     | 2,341 views

    Only as we live under the banner of Jesus can racial prejudice disappear. I have copied notes about Rev. Martin Luther King Senior from a sermon by Ray Pritchard. (June 2020) I have included "Steps for Forgiveness" from "Seventy Times Seven" by Robert Hoyer

    In Jesus Holy Name June 28, 2020 Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “You Can Forgive The Past” The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal. It was and remains the American dream. We all know it has been applied inconsistently, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roger Hartline avatar

    4th Sunday Of Trinity 2001

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    The Keys to the Kingdom of Mercy Judging, condemning or forgiveness

    THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, 2001 From the Gospel: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican