Sermons on Keep On Forgiving:

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

A Servant Church Forgives Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

As Christians we have the command to model our lives in the form and manner of Jesus Christ. Therefore, a servant church must have at its essence the embodiment of forgiveness.

Sunday, November 5, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Forgives Text: Luke 6:37 – 42 Focus: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven In rereading the Luke passage during this past week, I was reminded that Jesus’ public ministry only spanned three years. Time is indeed a gift from God. We do not control it, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Power Up Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023

There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father, Forgive Them... Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2021

As Christ was lifted between heaven and earth upon the cross, He uttered seven statements as He hung dying to provide redemption for fallen humanity. The first was a prayer to the Father, one in which Christ sought forgiveness for those responsible for the crucifixion.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Luke 23:33a – And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. These are the solemn words that Luke records concerning the crucifixion of our Lord. There is no great detail, just a simple statement, there they crucified him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

"forgiveness"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 2, 2019

Forgive as Jesus forgave. We must forgive others if we want forgiveness.

SOTM “Forgiveness” Matthew 6:14-15 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Forgive Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' profound act of forgiveness on the cross, urging us to receive and extend forgiveness in our own lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in our gathering today that speaks of unity, of shared faith, and of a collective longing to draw closer to the heart of our Savior. We are here, not as individuals, but as a family. A family brought together by the love of Christ, and sustained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Topics: Them

How We Find Trouble

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 29, 2012

We have to stay on gard twenty four seven

HOW WE FIND TROUBLE 2ND Samuel 11: 1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

The Joy Of Forgiveness Ii

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 32

Islington Baptist Church July 24, 2005 Psalm 32 Scriptures: I John 1-2:2, Romans 5:1-11 The joy of forgiveness As people we spend of lot of time and money pursuing pleasure and joy. What sorts of things bring joy? WAIT FOR RESPONSES What is the typical “shelf life” of the joys that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Forgiveness - #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2010

Forgiveness is not a one-time event, it is a lifestyle for the authentic believer

Believers Who Are M.A.D. A Life of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Once there was a millionaire who owned a lot in an exclusive residential area of a large city. This lot presented an unusual problem. It was only 2 yards wide but nearly 100 feet long. There was nothing that he could do but sell it to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009

We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

God Promises...forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

God promises that He will forgive if we are willing to ask Him for forgiveness.

God’s Promises…Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Introduction- Recap-We have looked at faithfulness, wisdom, peace, purpose, and today his forgiveness. Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral and Illustrations I found there. This morning we will look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

Jesus teaches us to forgive others on the basis of His forgiveness ... out of grace & mercy ... not because they deserve it.

“Forgive One Another” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 4:31 - Last Sunday we looked at “bitterness” … WHY we are bitter … WHAT bitterness looks like … HOW to overcome bitterness. TODAY we will look at one of the CAUSES of BITTERNESS. If we want to AVOID bitterness, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love That Forgets And Forgives

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

The fifth sermon of a post-Easter series on Love.

(Slide 1) It was a conversation that has stuck with me over the years. I was not a part of the conversation, per se, but I was a part of the audience that listened. I think that it took place in 1986 but I cannot remember. It was, I remember, a Sunday night at the church where I was serving as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God