Sermons on Inviting Others:

Freedom Through Forgiveness

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008

Forgiveness is easy to talk about, but not always easy to put into practice. This message illustrates why it is so important to forgive.

Bumper Stickers usually convey a great deal of truth: “The more people I meet the more I like my dog”. • No doubt, many people have had bad experiences with other people. • It seems that many people have been burned; disappointed. When Jesus was asked the greatest commandment; he replied, “Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pardon Une Clé Double

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

A peu près tous les problèmes émotionnels et le stress sont le résultat de conflits qui n’ont pas été réglés, de l’incapacité à établir de bonnes relations avec les autres, ou avec Dieu. Et c’est pourquoi un grand nombre de personnes ressentent un profond

LE PARDON Introduction (10 min) A peu près tous les problèmes émotionnels et le stress sont le résultat de conflits qui n’ont pas été réglés, de l’incapacité à établir de bonnes relations avec les autres, ou avec Dieu. Et c’est pourquoi un grand nombre de personnes ressentent un profond besoin de ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Saints Disagree Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007

Disagreements among believers don’t have to wreak the church.

WHEN SAINTS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41, 28-30 (adapted from a message from Steven Shepherd Church of Christ (When Christians Disagree) This title came from a sermon booklet by Dr John R. Church.) INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiveness Part 2

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 1, 2008

This sermon is about how far God wants us to go in forgiving those who hurt us.

Forgiveness Part 2 This morning we are going to follow up my sermon from 2 weeks ago on the subject of forgiveness. Jesus said a lot of extraordinary things in His 3 years of public ministry. This morning we are going to discuss one of those extraordinary statements. We’re going to look at His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"My Best Friend, The Only One That I Trust!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 4, 2008

Here is my concern: There is a movement in Christianity to take us backward, backwards, into the failures of the Old Testament. In the New Testament, We have been given a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, the Holy Spirit!

Title: “My Best Friend, the only one that I can trust” Text: (Prov 18:24 KJV) …there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Introduction: After reading the story of Cain and Able in the 4th chapter of the Book of Genesis, you can see the utter helplessness of mankind. After Cain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Forgiving Church

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007

This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 5: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 5 continues to focus on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 5: Un-forgiveness Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 17:3-4; Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you the fact that we are required to forgive if we want God to forgive us. Jesus taught that God will only forgive our sins (and forget about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Hearts: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus offered his blood for the forgiveness of sin and for that we should be thankful and productive by introducing others to Jesus.

I. Jesus Offers Forgiveness. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 II. Forgiveness Offered to All Nations. Repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in Jesus’ name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006

We must overcome negative feelings.

HOW TO BE AN OVERCOMER Psalms 41:4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. We must overcome negative feelings and needless fear to be an overcomer. I. HIS CONDITION. A. DAVID WAS IN DECLINING HEALTH. B. DAVID WAS DEEPLY HURT. 1. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know God? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 10, 2007

The contrast between God’s love for us and the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. a grave warning against syncretism and coming judgment.

Hosea 3.1-4.12 How well do you know God? I remember seeing a programme on television once where an old man through tear stained eyes spoke of his love for his wife. What became apparent over time was that she had left him on many occasions and led a quite decadent and immoral life. Yet each time ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 6: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Part six closes the series with the last segment on Unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 6: Un-forgiveness Part 3 Scriptures: Eph. 4:26; 31; Matt. 5:25; Ps. 23:4; 56:4; Pro. 17:22 Introduction: Last week I shared with you how it is fully our responsibility to forgive, regardless of the attitude of the offending person. Being able to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Forgive

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

God can teach how to accomplish the hardest thing we struggle with as humans - learning how to forgive.

Learning How to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 Today, I would like to talk with you about what I believe is the most difficult thing we are asked to do as a human being and that is to forgive. You remember the old cliché: To err is human, to forgive is divine. Yeah, no kidding right? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

I Almost Quit

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Oct 24, 2006

Some Time in our Life Situations may come up to make us ALMOST won’t to quit. But Jerimiah said it was like fire shut up in my bones. When God has put fire inside of you, you can not quit!

I Almost Quit! Jeremiah 20 8-11 August 6, 2006 Pastor Edwards Have you ever been in a situation where it seemed to be over bearing? Maybe it was a job or a relationship. Maybe it was a task you had that seemed not to go right. It seemed the harder you tried the more things seems to go wrong. When ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Sailors Seek Solutions Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 14, 2008

Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.

JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist