Sermons on God Alone Can Forgive Sin:

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.

DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

If we had an understanding of how much we had been set free from, we would find it easier to forgive others;

MATHEW 18: 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

War . . . Or Peace With God? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 6, 2021

What is the current state of believers in relationship to God? Are we in need of somehow doing penance in order to atone for our sins, make ourselves right with God. The book of Romans has an answer to those who would say yes.

Jeanie and I recently watched the 2013 movie Philomena via Netflix at home. It’s based on the book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. It is the true story of a 19-year-old Irish woman who became pregnant out of wedlock in 1951, was disowned by her father and went to live in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:6, John 19:30, Romans 1:18, Romans 3:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Bringing Down The Roof Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Often times we think our greatest need is one thing when God knows that it is another. Follow the journey of one man and discover your greatest need in his story!

Bringing Down The Roof - Mark 2:1-12 - July 22, 2012 (Baptism Service) It’s not uncommon today to hear people say something like this, “If God would just reveal Himself, if He would just do some miracle for me to see, then I would turn to Him and believe.” People are looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

I Can Define God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must learn to forgive. We must also learn the biblical difference between frogiveness and reconciliation.

Character Counts! Forgiveness Matters (1 John 3:16-18) Theme: God?s character requires Him to forgive. Those seeking godly character must learn to forgive. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meal Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 14:17-31 The Meal of Forgiveness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme for Lent this year has been forgiveness. This evening we observe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Solus Christus | Christ Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017

For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Can Seperate Us

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 20, 2004

God wants us to understand that the only person who can separate us from His love is ourselves. You see He doesn’t separate us from Him. No, we separate ourselves from Him. I am one who has found this out over and over again. I walked away from Him. He ne

Nothing Can Seperate us, Romans 8:31-39 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Prayer And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

: In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26, Matthew 6:9-15, Colossians 3:12-13, Genesis 18:20-23, 1 John 4:20-21, Matthew 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Backsliding-The Greatest Sin For A Believer Series

Contributed by Raj Kosaraju on Feb 23, 2005

Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life

Backsliding- The greatest sin for a Believer Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Me! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of forgiveness, as taught in the Bible, and how it leads to peace, healing, and freedom.

Good morning, Church family! Today's sermon is all about a topic that we all sometimes struggle with - forgiveness. Max Lucado once said, "Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner." Let’s dive into the Scripture from Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV): [Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

Sola Fide - Faith Alone

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2020

This sermon was preached to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Title: Sola Fide – Faith Alone Scripture: Gen. 15:6; Rom. 4:1-5 Type: Series on the Reformation Where: GNBC 10-8-17 Intro: Today we will examine the next main theme of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Fide. Sola Fide means “through faith alone” and has to do with the operational agency thru ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Families And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist