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When It's Hard To Forgive

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025

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What is the hardest thing in the world to do? The answer comes back the same: the hardest thing in the world is to forgive. Yet this is what Jesus calls us to do.

Introduction – The Hardest Thing in the World What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Some might say climbing Mount Everest, running an ultra-marathon, surviving cancer, or raising teenagers. But ask almost anyone — psychologists, pastors, ordinary people — and the answer will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

“The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Difficult People - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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How many times should I forgive? What are the steps of reconciliation?

You Do The Math Dealing With Difficult People – Part II Matthew 18:21-35 June 13, 2004 Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT) Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" [22] "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven

Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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We must forgive others before we can be forgiven ourselves.

Forgiven By Pastor Jim May I want to focus only on one scripture this morning, but to me it is one of the most powerful scriptures in the Bible. Luke 23:34, "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." All of us know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free To Set Others Free

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 23, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Forgiveness is characteristic of God that we need in our lives to be a free person.

FREE TO SET OTHERS FREE Matt 18:21-35 In our look through the Bible the one that we find is most like other humans is Peter. On many occasions, his desire to be spiritually tough and dependable surpassed his depth of his commitment. He often is shown as one who is weak spiritually than the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Deliverance

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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God forgives and can deliver us from chastisement if we will repent.

I praise God for His blessing us beyond measure. We as a church are very blessed and enjoy a peace and calm that many churches never experience. Last night was a wonderful experience where we were blessed by a great group of young people and young adults at our Valentine Banquet. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Releasing Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 31, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The intention of this message is to get us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

Lesson on Faith from The Lord’s Model Prayer Releasing Faith “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 November 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Forgiving Your Spouse, Citation: Glenn E. Schaeffer, Christian Reader ("Kids of the Kingdom" September/October 1997)] During a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness:you Don't Give-You Don't Get

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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FORGIVENESS:YOU DON’T GIVE-YOU DON’T GET

FORGIVENESS:YOU DON’T GIVE-YOU DON’T GET MARK 11:24-26 4/16/00 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by turning our attention to the consequences of refusing to let go of offenses: First of all Jesus meant what he said :IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE NEITHER WILL YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN FORGIVE YOUR TRESPASSES. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Sin Is More Sin Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 5, 2020

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God's judgement is sure but His forgiveness is just as sure.

The price of sin is more sin Romans 1:18-32 “18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Be Gone! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

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One of the great blessings of God is His forgiveness of our sins and guilt.

1. A few weeks ago, our secretaries were cleaning out some old records and found some response cards from Cornwell Drive days. Tender hearts requesting forgiveness from God and the church; [Read confessions/requests 2. Fits into Ephesians 1.7-8 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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First of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Word #1- ?Father forgive them; for they know not what they do? Luke 23:34 In Gods Holy Word there may be at times when reading through the scripture that it seems like we have no hope. There may be times when it appears that God is very upset and wants nothing to do with us. But you know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Really Forgive All My Sins? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Sermon from the series based on questions asked on various spiritual issues.

Joe was overcome by emotion as he sorted through his father’s belongings. After a long battle with cancer it was hard to believe that his father was gone. Reflecting on the past decade, Joe had plenty of regrets. He had a rebellious streak and lived a very indulgent life. As a result of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Family Values: Love, Acceptance And Forgiveness

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

based on 23 ratings

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The church is the family of God. What are our family values? Love, acceptance and forgiveness. Morton Kelsey wrote, “The church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners.” What does that mean?

OUR FAMILY VALUES: LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS INTRODUCTION: Welcome to our ‘family’. Every family has different values. Some families are really big on sports, others music, etc. What are our family values at Firestorm? OPENING TEXT: “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: *other

"Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002

based on 497 ratings

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While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances or statements. My task and purpose today is to preach on the fires of just one of those statements. " Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s.

Luke 23:34 “FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO” Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s Intro: The crucifixion procession arrived at Calvary a little before nine o’clock on Friday morning. The two thieves were fastened to their crosses and raised into place. Next the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

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