Sermons on Jesus Forgives:

Forgiveness And Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2021

Carrying the weight of guilt affects us, body, mind, and spirit. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others brings healing to our whole being.

March 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 32 Forgiveness and Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We aren’t like a car. You can take apart a car and put it back together. It’ll run just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Forgives

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2004

“Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. And He said to her ‘your sins are forgiven” Luke 7:47-48.

Theme: The Lord forgives Text: 2 Sam. 12:7-13; Gal. 2:16, 19-21; Lk. 7:36-50 Man’s greatest need is the need for forgiveness whether he realises it or not. It is the only way to restore a broken relationship and all humanity needs to be restored to a relationship with God that was broken through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Samuel 12:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive And Be Forgiven

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 29, 2025

Forgive!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we come before You, asking for mercy. We acknowledge our mistakes and ask for Your forgiveness. Lord, we ask that you forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Lord, increase our spirit of love and help us to forgive those who have wronged us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 23:34, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Other

Forgiveness Unlimited Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 16, 2001

The second word from the cross speaks of God’s unconditioal love in Christ, his forgiveness and acceptance of the worst of sinners.

FORGIVENESS UNLIMITED Text: “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 INTRODUCTION It is no accident that the Savior of humanity was crucified between two criminals. From eternity past, God had planned the time, the place, the method and the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Forgiving Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2023

This Palm Sunday, we’re continuing through our study on what a Christian heart looks like, with one of the most important aspects that should be at the heart of every Christian. And that is a forgiving heart. This is followed by just how vital having a forgiven and forgiving heart is.

A Christian’s Heart “A Forgiving Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDtCJO12I8 Whenever I counsel people when relational problems are present, I say that this one quality is the most important, but it is also the hardest to put into practice. Let me begin our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:34, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 6:12-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Forgiveness And Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Introduction A. This is a continuation of Jesus Sermon on the Mount 1. After having given His disciples the model prayer a. Lets turn to Matthew 6:12 b. Jesus continues to explain an important clause in His model prayer Matthew 6:12 (NKJV) And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious metal—let’s sa

September 4, 2005 FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE Matthew 18:21-35 Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006

The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

“The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Heart Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 5, 2026

Forgiveness reflects the heart of God. We are called to forgive just as we have been forgiven. But the thing is forgiveness is hard and almost impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit

Good morning church. I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But instead, her voice breaks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Practical Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016

Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Character Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

Forgiveness in Philemon

Last week we were introduced to the Philemon and the situation he found himself in. His slave, Onesimus had stolen from him and ran away to the city of Rome. While there Onesimus came across the apostle Paul was led to salvation in Christ Jesus. Paul has now returned Onesimus to Philemon. Along ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As We Forgive

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

The parable of the unmerciful servant and how it applies to believers.

As We Forgive Matthew 18:23-35 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Medicine Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The greatest healing in the world is to be forgiven, and the greatest healing you can give is the medicine of forgiveness.

Language can be lethal. Dr. Bernard Lown, professor of Cardiology at Harvard, tells of how he learned this, very dramatically. He had a middle age woman as a patient, who had a narrowing of the tricuspid valve on her heart. She had this problem for a decade, but one day a Dr. Levin was leading a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12