Sermons on Jesus Forgives:

St. Patrick

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He became a hero by winning the Irish to Jesus Christ.

St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Play Celtic worship in the background for fellowship time. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 14 – Psalm 130 – From Out Of The Depths To God’s Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 7, 2023

There are times we cry to the Lord in distress or because of sin. The Lord always hears us. We have a loving compassionate God who forgives our sin. All of us stand condemned but the Lord opened God’s presence for us. Our sins are remembered no more.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 14 – PSALM 130 – FROM OUT OF THE DEPTHS TO GOD’S FORGIVENESS Just a reminder that this Psalm forms a collection of 15 psalms that were sung by the pilgrims travelling each year to the feasts of Jehovah in Jerusalem and they came as representatives from all over Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-2, Jonah 2:1-3, Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 130:3, Ezekiel 18:20, Genesis 2:17, Psalm 130:4, Colossians 2:14, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 20:11-15, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 130:6, 2 Timothy 4:8, Psalm 119:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Difference Does Jesus Make Today? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Our faith is in God who has never failed to do what He says. He knows what He has promised, He can’t lie, and He can’t forget. He will deliver on time, every time, and all the time. God is a promise-making, promise-keeping God.

Would you take a moment and lend me an assist. On Sunday, April 23 and 30, you choose the sermon topics. Go to our websites and vote – I would love to hear from you. I have had one of the more challenging weeks in recent memory. One of our children had allergic reaction, another needed 25 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Friend Of Sinners; Peter: Friend Of Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 1, 2014

The life of the disciple Peter teaches us much about the amazing, unconditional love that Jesus has for us as sinners that can transform our lives.

JESUS: FRIEND OF SINNERS; PETER: FRIEND OF JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss our road trip to BC and rained-out camping trip with my family. INTRO TO TOPIC: I wrestled all week with a topic for this morning’s message. When I woke up this morning, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: *other

What Jesus Says About Doubt

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 2, 2008

A sermon preached at the Salem Lutheran Home Chapel in Elk Horn, Iowa during the week of the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This sermon looks at doubt, both Thomas’ doubts about the resurrection, as well as our doubts, and what Jesus has to say about them.

How many of you there this morning have ever heard the phrase “Doubting Thomas?” I’m guessing quite a few of you have at some point in your life. We usually use it to refer to someone who doubts the truth of what we’re trying to tell them. That phrase “Doubting Thomas” comes from Thomas, one of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 2 - Matthew 9:9-13 - Jesus, Did You Just Call Me Scum? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 20, 2010

The Pharisees can't see why Jesus would want to "eat with such scum?" (Matthew 9:11). JESUS AGREES THAT THEY ARE SCUM! He just says, "Healthy people don't need a doctor-sick people do." (Matthew 9:12). There it is again - REDEMPTIVE POTENTIAL.

Part 2 - Matthew 9:9-13 - JESUS, DID YOU JUST CALL ME SCUM? In Kiev, MONEY CHANGERS sit in little booths with a small window. You can't see their faces and they mutter to you in Russian as you hand over American dollars in exchange for Grivnas. Whenever I exchanged money I seemed to be getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Only God can put justice and mercy together. We continue to study the characters of God to apply to our lives

This sermon was prepared by prayer and illustration and ideas from some of my colleagues. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We continue our study of the sermon on the mount. It is our fifth week here and today we will be looking at verse 7 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cost Of Unforgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of forgiveness as a deliberate choice, reflecting on God's forgiveness towards us and the necessity of extending that forgiveness to others.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to unpack a powerful parable from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage speaks to the heart of our human struggle with forgiveness, and it lays bare the consequences of unforgiveness in our lives. It's a story that calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Unforgiveness

What Is Good About Friday? An Easter Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that exists to commemorate the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross?

The question to begin: Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that commemorates the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross? It’s easy to think of Good Friday as a dark day, it was the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but it is also a day of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Climbing Calvary’s Hill!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 12, 2023

Climbing the hill to find the cross of Jesus we would find there was 3 crosses and each one had a message for man, The first was the Cross of Salvation, second was the Cross of Rejection and third the Cross of Mercy.

CLIMBING CALVARY’S HILL! Climbing the hill to find the cross of Jesus we would find there was 3 crosses and each one had a message for man, The first was the Cross of Salvation, second was the Cross of Rejection and third the Cross of Mercy. I First was the most important was the Cross of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, John 1:12

An Easter Exodus

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 18, 2011

Jesus came to set people free, and His death and resurrection provided for that. I’d like to look at some parallels between God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and how He delivers us from bondage in our lives.

An Easter Exodus Matthew 11:28 Intro: Nearly every Easter I make it a point to take another look at why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And as I look at my own spiritual journey over the years, I can identify several pieces of evidence that have strengthened my belief that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"He's Still Waiting At The Well"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010

Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

“He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons On Service, Faith And Influence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2017

At this point Jesus began to instruct His disciples more fully as the time drew near for going to the cross. The Pharisees had been treating the tax collectors and sinners who crowded around Jesus with contemp. He warns the disciples not to do the same.

Perea Lessons on Service, Faith and Influence Luke 17:1-10 Jesus Instructs His Disciples on Forgiveness (Luke 17:1-2) Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

While Still Sinners Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 11, 2008

Whether "wretches or worms" type sinners, Christ died so we could have forgiveness. No one can be so bad that the death of Jesus cannot forgive their sins.

In a few minutes we will be conducting the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. It is a tremendous visual display of the love and work of Christ for us. Jesus did not only give us insightful teachings, and incredible miracles --- He demonstrated His love. He put the message into action on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Clean Start On The New Year

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 27, 2016

An encouragement to unbelievers to get a clean start on the new year by becoming forgiveness, cleansed by the grace and forgiveness people receive when they show their faith in Jesus, as the paralytic did in this story.

Getting a Clean Start in the New Year Mark 2:1-12 Well, we’ve come to the end of one year, and the beginning of a new year. And, of course, we tend to look back at this point in the year to what has happened. And 2013 certainly has been an eventful year for the Wallace clan, climaxed of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church