Sermons on Hope Of Forgiveness:

Outliving Our Past Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

Rahap’s faith is a wonderful demonstration of the grace of God.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 2 “Outliving Our Past” Joshua 2:1-21 Many people, even Christian’s struggle all of their lives trying to overcome their past. Since they have never forgiven themselves they have a hard time ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting Mercy

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002

How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having An Experince With Jesus

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 17, 2002

Have you had an Experince with Jesus?

(INTRO) Experiencing Jesus, what is that like? What does it feel like to touch Jesus or to have Jesus to touch you? To know how it feels to have the Son of God to minister to your Heart, your soil and your needs. Great thought right, well it is not just a thought or a fantasy or a dream, but a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Stone Or Not To Stone?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

An adulterous woman, a self-righteous crowd, or a forgiving Savior - which one do you identify with? They all teach us about forgiveness.

March 5, 2000 John 8:1-11 “To stone or not to stone?” INTRODUCTION I hold in my hand something that strikes fear into the hearts of most people. [hold up a 10-40 tax form] The date on which everybody makes a mad dash to the post office to mail in their tax returns at the last minute is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003

An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42, Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Congregational

Siege Ramps

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

When David allows a vacuum to grow in the nation’s leadership, Joab is forced to build a siege ramp to deal with the problem

Joab is not a good guy. We find him in the midst of a great deal of political intrigue in the midst of David’s Court. He literally MURDERS the man that David had replaced him in office with. David is not longer running from the confrontation such as that of Absalom, but is beginning to deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

Keys To Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2003

Keys to reconciling with God and people

Joseph Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Preparation for the Teacher Introduction 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to bring reconciliation in among their family, friends and neighbors. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Joseph teaches us how to get over any feelings of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be The Pastor Of"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2003

It may have been the criticism of the elder brother that drove the prodigal son away from home, but it was the love of the Father who brought him back!

“The Kind of Church I want to be the Pastor of” Introduction: It seems the reason why the prodigal son left home might have been because of the attitude that his elder brother had towards him. What brought him home was the love of the Father. I do not want to frame my Church around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

I See Dead People…they Don't Know They're Dead….they're Everywhere.”

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Sep 23, 2003

This sermon relates to the call of Matthew and how it relates to our call from Jesus.

9/21/2003 Text Matthew 9:9-13 Title “I see dead people…They don’t know they’re dead….They’re everywhere.” Grace, mercy and peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This past week I read an article about a movie that was released several years ago. It was called, “The Sixth Sense”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Going Where Few Have Gone Before

Contributed by James May on Sep 29, 2003

Straight is the gate and narrow is the way and few there be that find it. This sermon, based on the entrance of the High Priest into the Holy of Holies explores the question, What are the requirements for entering the presence of God?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Captivity

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2003

This sermon looks at seven results of grace that result when God turns our captivity.

Turning Captivity Psalm 126:1-6 when the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:31-34, Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational