Sermons on Hope Of Forgiveness:

Resurrection Of Lazarus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus meets us in our deepest sorrow with compassion and power, offering resurrection hope that transforms grief because he himself conquered death.

Some of us arrived today with a heart that feels heavy. The week brought news we didn’t want. A chair at the table is empty. The silence in the car is louder than the radio. We know the sting of loss, the ache of waiting, the long walk from “why” to “what now.” John 11 is God’s kindness to souls ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Hope, Death

Velveteen Rabbits

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 16, 2008

The classic story of The Velveteen Rabbit is really a story of redemption, and isn’t that our story as well?

Tomorrow my granddaughter has to turn in her Book Fair project on her favorite book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. It’s a story that most of you are probably familiar with about a boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by some of the other better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

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

Be An Overcomer, Or You’ll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Sep 13, 2025

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “ Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Praise the Lord, I sure do!”

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “Ha’im yesh lekha et hanitzachon? Or Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Hallelu-Yah, bevadai sheken! Or Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 23, 2025

Sermons covering chapter one of Ephesians

Bible Studies in Ephesians Sermon 1 Copyright 1987 by Bob Marcaurelle Ephesians 1:1-2 THE QUEEN OF THE EPISTLES Ephesians has been called the “Queen of the Epistles”. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Satanism - Part 3: How The Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, And Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The highest form of love is not silent tolerance, but bold truth that leads to repentance and redemption.

Modern Satanism - Part 3: How the Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, and Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom) May 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 1:27; John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Today, we step into a sensitive, yet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Ten Healed, One Saved

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 2, 2024

Jesus healed ten lepers, and here we look at the difference between the 9 who valued their healing, and the one who valued the healer.

Good Morning. A thought came to me as I was reviewing the lessons this week. Will there be pain in heaven? If you do a Bible search, you find that Revelation 21:4 which tells us NO! We could end it there, but closer inspection of that verse says that that reference is about emotional pain, since it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Mothers Day Sermon

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

resenment kills, forgiveness heals.

Mothers Day Sermon: Eph 6: 1-3 Eph 6:1 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. Eph 6:2 "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, Eph 6:3 "so you will live well and have a long life." Who wants to live a long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Erasing The Debt Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Praying As Jesus Taught 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008

Steps for forgiving others - may we freely forgive as He has freely forgiven us.

Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Trusting Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

It is not until we can come to a place in our life like that Samaritan woman at the well when we fully trust Christ, that we will ever experience his grace.

Moments with the Master Series A TRUSTING MOMENT John 4:1-30 Intro Did you know that people will pretty much believe anything? For instance, the percentage of Americans who believe: That Elvis Presley is still alive: 10%; In reincarnation: 30%; In ghosts: 39%; That aliens have visited earth in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Mistakes: Moving Past Regrets

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon look at how regrets from the past do not have to paralyze our lives. Jesus has the power and authority to remove regrets.

Overcoming Mistakes: Regrets From The Past 7/14/2016 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Luke 7:36-50 We are in part 3 of our series of Overcoming Mistakes. Pastor Kellie showed us the mistakes we can make when we let our desires get our control. Last week Pastor Toby showed us the mistakes we can make ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Release The Murderer

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 7, 2024

Jesus on trial before Pilate

Release the Murderer Mark 15:1-15 Good morning. Last week, the Atlanta first News website reported, “A murder suspect is on the loose after he was accidentally released, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Zion River Shaka, 30, had been booked in Fulton County Jail since 2020 but he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational