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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Forgiving Heart

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014
     | 8,923 views

    This message from Matthew 6:12-15 explains why forgiveness is essential and practical steps that can be taken to accomplish it.

    A Forgiving Heart Matthew 6:12-15 (Inspired by a message from Dan Allender) INTRODUCTION: Jesus had a lot to say about forgiveness. When he taught his disciples how to pray (in what we now call the Lord’s Prayer) Jesus said, “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Forgiveness.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    A sermon moving towards Advent that discusses forgiveness. Uses a number of illustrations that i used from Sermon central

    Choosing Forgiveness. The season we are in at the moment is advent. Advent kinda means anticipation - expecting something. When we think about what we are expecting it is of course the celebration of the coming of Jesus. If we were to think of what the coming of Jesus ushers in for us - high on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 444 ratings
     | 22,036 views

    We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

    7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,633 views

    We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

    A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forgiveness 101 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 397 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, challenging us to extend grace to others as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to another blessed opportunity to gather together, to unite our hearts in the love of God, and to find nourishment for our souls in His Word. We're here today, not by accident, but by His divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to learn from Him, and to be ...read more

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    Forgiving And Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,683 views

    Most of us know that we’re supposed to forgive and we understand what God says about forgiveness, but we still fight it. It could be because we think we have some valid reasons to not forgive.

    Forgiving and Forgetting Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/05 How many of you got into a fight on your way home from church last Sunday as a result of the two-part assignment I gave to married couples? The first part was to assign your marriage a number grade from 1 to 10, with “1” standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,877 views

    We regularly pray the Lord’s Prayer petition – “Forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” But what are the practicalities of praying such a prayer? Especially when we have many reasons for not forgiving? This sermon wrestles with these questions.

    Message Matthew 6:14-15 “Forgiving Others” You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ How many of you know the Lord’s Prayer? There is a line in the Lord’s prayer that should always make us stop and think. Forgive us our sins as we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive! Always Forgive!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013
     | 5,428 views

    There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

    Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Forgiver That Would Not Forgive

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 858 views

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him. Jesus explains with an illustration concerning the servant and a king. The king excuses the man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas - A Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2020
     | 4,309 views

    This message explains that the gift God gave us was based on His love for us and therefore the best gifts that we can give and/or receive in this life is love.

    Christmas: A Gift of Love Scripture: John 3:16; First Corinthians 13 John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” On Friday we will celebrate Christmas, that day of the year when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    This sermon explores one part of how God removes the barrier of sin, brings us into fellowship with himself, and grants us eternal life. This teaching is summed up in the Apostles’ Creed in which we affirm our belief in "the forgiveness of sins."

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Surety Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 12, 2022
     | 1,893 views

    I want to spend some time in the next few weeks talking about the surety of things. Can we really be sure of anything? We do have assurance. God wants every believer to have assurance of salvation.

    I want to spend some time in the next few weeks talking about the surety of things. Can we really be sure of anything? Someone once said, “The only things we can be sure of are taxes and the rent going up.” Some philosophers will tell you that we can't be sure of anything. After Covid-19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,739 views

    Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

    (based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unhindered Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on May 7, 2023
     | 1,255 views

    Forgiveness is one of the basic principles of the faith and yeah it is a discipline that is one of the hardest for us to master. Too often forgiveness has been misunderstood and therefore out of grasp of us. Unhindered forgiveness is the first step to radical healing in our lives.

    Life is not easy. This is one thing that you talk to anybody, and everyone will agree that there are hard things that happen in this life. Right before Jesus was arrested in John 16, Jesus is trying to prepare his disciples for what is about to come. Verse 32: 32 But the time is coming—indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Jesus Gift

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,387 views

    want you to see that Jesus is the greatest gift ever given. And Jesus is a gift. The offer of salvation, forgiveness, righteousness, and Heaven is a free gift given to anyone who would accept it. In fact, the Jesus Gift follows those three criteria we

    THE JESUS GIFT LUKE 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION... Top Holiday Gifts for 2002 As silly as it sounds, I did a little research this week on what gifts were most popular during the Christmas season. I found information about Christmas gifts for 2002. Of course, 2003 is still in the works. What were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ