Sermons on Keep On Forgiving:

Forgiven People Forgive People Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we come to the fifth petition – forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. This is the only petition with a human response and the only one that Jesus actually elaborates on. The first part of this verse is incredible news. The second part is terrifying.

Forgiven People Forgive People Matthew 6:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-24-19 Drama: Hey, I’m praying here! Review Each week, I’ve been reviewing all that we have studied in these last few weeks. This morning, I’m going to just encourage you to go to Chenoa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Widening Your Circle Of Unlikely Friends"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2005

Do we bypass people with the good news about Jesus because we think they wouldn’t be interested because they are not like us in the way they dress or talk? How to pull down the barriers that keep us separated from people who are unlikely friends.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches August 28, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Widening Your Circle of Unlikely Friends” Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the Jews. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Handle Problems?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 14, 2017

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you handle them. We need to realise that God wants to use problems for good in our lives.

I came across a sign post sometimes ago which says: "Be kind For everyone you meet is fighting a battle." “Fighting a battle” in this context means facing one problem or the other.  There are people including Christians facing the problem of bereavement, joblessness, barrenness, sicknesses, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2018

Advent I the call of John the Baptist to repent and produce fruit....combined with reflections regarding the funeral of President George Bush, flowing back to the story of the death of Ananias & Sapphira with out repentance. Some quotes from "Keep On Believing" (Acts 5)

In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2018 Luke 3:7-8a “The Mystery of God” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is for people of all kinds. Those who are bitter against Him for what they consider His lack of concern, and for those who sweetly tell His story. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-8, Acts 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Teaches How To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Forgiveness is made possible by Jesus Christ

Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness – Matt. 18:21-35 Aim: To help the people learn and apply the Biblical meaning of forgiveness in all of their relationships Illustration:Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:16-25, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

“Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001

When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003

Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need To Forgive Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Your life should be characterized by forgiveness because Jesus first forgave you.

When a person receives Jesus as their personal Leader and Forgiver, the Creator of the universe comes to dwell inside of them. Jesus forgave your sins past - present - future because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb 13:8) Jesus has given you the power to forgive Your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15