Sermons on Honor Others:

He Made It Again/Fruit Salad

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2003

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE JESUS IS TO FORGIVE THAT PERSON WHICH YOU ARE, BITTER, ANGRY OR HURT. AS YOU FORGIVE ANOTHER, YOU WILL RELEASE YOURSELF FROM BEHIND THE BARS OF BITTERNESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

HE MADE IT AGAIN! FRUIT SALAD! Broken, spilled out, at Jesus’ feet. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jeremiah 18:2 The word of the Lord told Jeremiah, ARISE, and GO to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear my word. 4. And the vessel that He made of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:2-4, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving--Why And How

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

The basic steps to forgiving--we must forgive perfectly as Christ forgave us.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:12-15 Romans 12:19 Colossians 3:13 Luke 17:4 Romans 6:23 Colossians 3:13 Isaiah 43:25 Philippians 4:13 Luke 23:24 Matthew 6:12 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Based On: The Keys to Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes, Christianity Today, December 3, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

A Restored Relationship With A Drowning Church

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

Paul and his fellow servant Titus are excited that the Corinthians have responded to his letter with such a positive attitude. Paul knew how firm the letter had been, but was grateful that the church responded correctly to his disciplinary epistle - I Co

II Corinthians 7 - A Restored Relationship The majority of this chapter deals with Paul’s joy over the response of the Corinthians to the letter that he had sent with Titus. He had been apprehensive, but now was relieved that the Corinthians responded positively to his letter and treated Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Give Second Chances?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

We exam the truth of God’s forgiveness toward us, and our responsibility to forgive others.

Before we begin today, I want you to think of someone that you have a hard time forgiving. Someone that you just can’t seem to forgive, no matter how hard you try. Now, if you have your notes, I want you to write the initials of that person down on your notes. One thing I’ve learned over the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Forgiveness- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

We allwant total forgiveness from God... but we need to learn how He wants us to Totally Forgive one another.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 1” Text: Ephesians 4:30-5:2 9-7-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. Today we’re going to focus on a very, very important and essential doctrine of the Christian Church... Forgiveness. In fact, if you take ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Forgiveness- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In our continuing examination of the doctrine of Forgiveness, we learn of the benefits for us personally to Forgive the way God Forgives us.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 3” Text: Luke 6:27-36 9-21-03 Grace, Mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There was once a Pastor who arrived at his new Church and his first Sunday in the pulpit he delivered a powerful sermon that really hit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Our Enemeis? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2003

A sermon on how we need to be attractive bait to the fish of the world. We need to practice forgievness that Jesus talks about in His Sermon!

Sermon for 9/21/2003 Forgive our enemies Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The movie Braveheart is based loosely upon the life of William Wallace, a Scottish patriot fighting for the freedom of Scotland from England. In the movie, King Edward of England takes steps to make sure that Wallace does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

"Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006

Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Feb 15, 2006

A sermon on the challenge of forgiveness, as taught by Jesus in the parable of the debtors.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA Jesus’ Great Teaching Stories “Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 12 February 2006 How many of you struggle with forgiveness? Some of you may not wish to admit it, but it is a very human struggle, isn’t it? When someone hurts us, when someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive & Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational