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Becoming A Forgiving Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2002

This is a revamp of a 1997 message. Jesus shares with us insights as to how to become a forgiving person. I do not remember where I got the wording for the 5 point outline.

INTRODUCTION • A man lay on his deathbed, harassed by fear because he had harbored hatred against another. He sent for the individual with whom he had had disagreement years before; he then made overtures of peace. The two of them shook hands in friendship. But as the visitor left the room, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

We may think that it is hard to forgive someone. But living with bitterness is much more damaging than forgiving.

You can’t live on this fallen earth of ours for very long without taking some hits and accumulating some scars. There’s somebody that you really trust and the day comes that they let you down. And it really hurts. And suddenly your mind is filled with questions: What is that person going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Forgive As We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Lin Fricker on Sep 24, 2002

Based on the parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 about forgiving others as we are forgiven

Peter begins by asking Jesus a question, "how many times must I forgive my brother, up to seven times? This would have been a very generous act in those days as God had finished his work of creation and on the seventh day rested, seven was a perfect number. So Peter thought he was being very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Root Of Bitterness

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 15, 2009

Bitterness is a root that grows in our lives & seeks to destroy us. However, there is hope.

Heb 12:14-15 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (KJV) Heb 12:14-16 14 Work at living in peace with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Some Will Not Forgive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020

Not everyone is willing to forgive the truly repentant. This lack of forgiveness can be divided int three categories at least.

Why Some Will Not Forgive Luke 15:25-32 Review: We forgive as God does, conditioned upon repentance. When we wrong another, and we take responsibility and ask forgiveness for the specific wrong, things are then out of our hands. If people forgive us, it is out of their graciousness. If they do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationships Are Everything - Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A Biblical look at the importance of forgiveness.

Relationships Are Everything Forgiveness is Key Mark 12:31 When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, “Father, I have no enemies. I have shot them all.” If I were to ask you this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011

Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness Brings Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010

Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Philemon: An Appeal To Forgive Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of Philemon and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

Philemon: An Appeal to Forgive by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 57 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible Several TV mini-series were popular during the 80s. For example, some of my favorites were The Blue ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What does Jesus means when He says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin?

Max Lucado says that one of the most difficult truths he has had to come to grips with is that God's grace is big enough to extend to someone like Jeffery Dahmer. If you recall, Dahmer was the young murderer in Milwaukee a few years ago who cut up the bodies of his victims. While in prison, Dahmer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Forgiveness

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Word: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.

Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness And A Renewed Spirit Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2021

Forgiveness releases us from the burden of guilt and regret we carry. When we're freed from it, our spirit is renewed.

March 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 7:36-50 Forgiveness and a Renewed Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The movie “The Mission” came out in 1986. Church Times has named it as the #1 movie on their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran