Sermons on Grace And Forgivness:

The Gift Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

The blessing of receiving the gift of forgiveness.

Psalm 32:1-11 “The Gift of Forgiveness” Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. I. The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) • Blessing = happiness. • 3 Fold Truth of Forgiveness 1. Transgression is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace: Unmerited Favor.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010

Paul gives eight blessing that Grace gives ❶ - v.14 FORGIVENESS ❷ v. 14 - REDEMPTION ❸ v. 13 - TRANSLATION ❹ v. 13 - DELIVERED ❺ v. 12 - PARTAKERS ❻ v. 11 - STRENGTHENED ❼ v. 10 - FRUITFUL/INCREASING &#10

A conversation on a bus was overheard between a young woman her friend ahead of her. The woman was reading - Scott Peck’s “The Road Less Traveled” (published in 1978. It eventually spent 13 years on the New York Times bestseller list to create a paperback record, sold 10 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 28, 2008

We need so desperately, the forgiveness of God daily. It is cleansing and vital to our walk with Him.

God’s Forgiveness Griffith Baptist Church – 6/1/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 32 Main Verse: Psalms 32:5 - I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. The Introduction In A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2021

Conflict creates impasses and dead ends in our relationships. Forgiveness opens a new way forward.

March 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:11-32 Forgiveness and Restoration Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You can’t get there from here.” It always sounds a little crazy when you hear someone say that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004

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

Scripture: Psalm 130:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weapon Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

The point of forgiving is to get Satan's foot out of the door of your life so that he cannot use the offenses of the past to spoil your present and future.

Paul Aurandt tells this story of General Thomas Jackson who was the right arm of General Lee. The Confederate soldiers were so impressed with his bravery in battle as he stood out in front that they called him Stonewall Jackson. His first brigade was the most devastating war machine the South had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Tancredo Pastores, Jr. on Feb 2, 2007

Grace is power from above dispersed to meet the needs of our lives.

God’s Amazing Grace What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Many years ago that very same question was discussed at a British conference on comparative religions. Experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Favored To Forgive Series

Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on Jun 3, 2011

Forgiveness is essential in the Christian walk; but how many can forgive while vengence is at their fingertips?

FAVORED TO FORGIVE GEN. 45:1-5 PT3(Getting over myself) Sermon by Rev. U.R. Mckneely II 6/6/2010 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi criminals and bringing them to justice. He is often asked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Forgiving Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 31, 2011

"To err is human, to forgive is divine," Alexander Pope. Being divine, Jesus displayed His forgiving heart. He can enable us to have a forgiving heart, just like His.

A. The story is told of a man who stood watching an old farmer plowing with his mule. 1. After a while, the stranger said to the farmer, “I don’t like to tell you how to do your job, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying, ‘Gee’ and ‘Haw’ to that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

"Grace"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Roman

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “Grace” A Samaritan woman gradually comes to belief in Jesus. She then spreads the word and many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist