Sermons on Gods Forgiveness:

Title: Offended And Unforgiving — Nursing Grudges In Jesus’ Name - How Unforgiveness Poisons The Soul—and The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Oct 12, 2025

“When you become offended, you take an idol from its shelf, put it on the throne of your heart, then you kneel before it and adore it.” — Paul David Tripp

Title: Offended and Unforgiving — Nursing Grudges in Jesus’ Name - How unforgiveness poisons the soul—and the church Text: Matthew 6:14-15 “ For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

What makes Jesus Christ Supreme in our lives. Yes, our mundane, day-to-day, mundane lives? What is the message of the Cross for us?

We are in yet another Lent season, meditating on the Power of the Cross, and this week we are specially focusing on the Supremacy of Christ. Rightly, so, the pastor has chosen the first four chapters of the Book of Hebrews for this study. Those of us who are familiar with the book of Hebrews will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost, Found And Restored

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2021

The Lord Jesus values one soul more than all the riches in the world.

LOST, FOUND AND RESTORED "3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon for the season of Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 14

July 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The bishop was interviewing a senior seminarian, assigned to his district. He asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Guilty But Pardoned

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus was our Savior on the cross, but He was also our Judge, and He pardoned us for all of our unknown sins of omission that we can never confess. His forgiveness was universal and comprehensive.

If God did not pardon the guilty there would be no Gospel, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we feel there is a danger in being too merciful. Abraham Lincoln was accused of this during the Civil War when he seemed willing to pardon just about anyone. He would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Unshackled Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Unshackled” Romans 3:24 November 2, 2008 Undoubtedly, it ranks as one of the strangest things that Scripture records God asking a person to do; it’s found in the second verse of the book of Hosea; allow me to paraphrase: God’s first word to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 4: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Parts 4 & 5 of this series focuses on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 4: Un-forgiveness Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; Mark 11:24-26; Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This is part four of my series focused on the schemes of the devil. The foundational scripture for this series is Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aggravation Or Freedom

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

REPENTANCE CAN BRING FORGIVENESS OF SIN AND A FREEDOM FROM THE GUILT SIN BRINGS

AGGRAVATION OR FREEDOM 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-12 THIS MORNING I WANT TO SPEAK ON THE ISSUE OF REPENTANCE. PAUL IS GOING TO TEACH US IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY THAT TRUE REPENTANCE AND REMORSE IS THE GATEWAY TO DEEP SPIRITUALITY AND BLESSING FROM GOD. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF REPENTANCE THAT WE NEED TO BE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023

A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcome Back - Philemon Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 8, 2022

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness.

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness. Let's talk about bitterness in our life today. As kids, we could look at certain foods and be convinced it would taste bad. And some foods can surprise us. Take, for example, an apple. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 37:18, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sting Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

Sin stings and the result is death. The venom against the poison of sin is the blood of Jesus.

"For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56-58, Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying From The Cross Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Seven sayings from the cross.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The seven sayings from the cross. a. “Father forgive.” A forgiveness prayer to connect people to God. b. “With Me in paradise.” A prayer of salvation. c. “Woman, behold your son.” A prayer of relationship d. “My God, why have you forsaken me?” A prayer of deliverance. e. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy . . . Mercy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 4, 2008

What does it mean to be merciful? Can you be merciful without forgiving others?

Mercy . . . . Mercy November 2, 2008 Matthew 5:3-7 Does anyone who is over 30 years old remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Love And Kindness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Verse 6 of Psalm 23 encapsulates the essence of our Shepherd's favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal presence. This verse is the cornerstone of the entire Psalm, highlighting the everlasting love and kindness of our Shepherd.

Tonight's message is titled "Goodness and Mercy," as we continue our series on "The Lord is My Shepherd." We come to verse six of the 23rd Psalm, which serves as the foundation for the entire psalm. This verse encapsulates the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal nature of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: Sheep, Faithfulness, Forgiveness