Sermons on Learning Forgiveness:

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

They say "To err is human and to forgive divine"...a lot of truth in this statement. It really takes the power of The Lord to help us truly forgive one another.

Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' But that you may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017

Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS WERE SPOKEN AT THE CROSS. JESUS NAILED IT WITH THESE WORDS. "FATHER FORGIVE THEM, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING."

2017.01.29.SERMON The POWER of Forgiveness William Akehurst, HSWC “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 29, 2014

A funeral service for an ex serviceman who was a recovering alcoholic and a Salvation Army soldier. A man who knew the grace of God.

As already mentioned ..... was a Salvation Army soldier, his faith was in Jesus, he come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. His life as many of you will not always been one of a man of faith, but as a man of faith was how he had lived his life for the last 16 years, prior to that time ..... had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Father Forgive Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2015

This sermon looks at the words: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." It is a - 1. Prayer of RELATIONSHIP 2. Prayer of FORGIVENESS 3. Prayer of IDENTITY 4. Prayer of UNAWARENESS 5. Prayer of COMPLETENESS

Father Forgive Today we begin a new series. I want us to spend the next seven weeks examining each of the seven sayings of Christ upon the cross. The series will take us up to Easter Sunday and the resurrection. Three of these sayings we will look at were addressed to God the Father. Four of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imagine Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

Based on the I can only imagine series / campaign. Imagine what forgiveness looks and feels like. Mainly based on God's forgiveness toward us but does talk briefly about forgiving others. Forgiveness is resetting the relationship. This is what Jesus does! Includes 9 ways God forgives

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-23, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

If we no longer want to feel guilty, or ashamed. If we want to live as if a sinful event in our lives never happened. If we want this, we need to understand the forgiveness of God to us.

Message Psalm 38:1-22 Forgiving Yourself You can hear the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Today we’re starting a new sermon series looking at forgiveness in action under three general titles of forgiving ourselves, forgiving others and then also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

We regularly pray the Lord’s Prayer petition – “Forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” But what are the practicalities of praying such a prayer? Especially when we have many reasons for not forgiving? This sermon wrestles with these questions.

Message Matthew 6:14-15 “Forgiving Others” You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ How many of you know the Lord’s Prayer? There is a line in the Lord’s prayer that should always make us stop and think. Forgive us our sins as we also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when you are so upset at God that you actually tell Him you are upset with Him and that He doesn’t care? When you feel upset … and disappointed … and hurt by God … what do you do? This message wrestles with these questions.

Message Psalm 69:1-3 Forgiving God You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Over the past months we have kind of been working our way through a mini sermon series. The topic of this series was FORGIVENESS. So far we have talked about … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 88:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Forgiving The Unforgivable Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 18, 2018

Jesus models forgiving the unforgivable as he prays for forgiveness from the cross. As we recognize that he is praying for us, and that we are no better off than those we need to forgive, we gain the power to draw on the Father's love to forgive others.

Forgiving the Unforgivable Luke 23:32-37 * Seven Last Words from the Cross - Part 1 Today we begin a new seven-week series entitled, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” If you read the crucifixion account in each of the four gospels, you find exactly seven statements or questions Jesus made in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 17, 2019

Second in the series Extraordinary Life: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. We, as believers, should be able to forgive anyone of anything.

Extraordinary Forgiveness March 17, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. When we understand the extraordinary forgiveness that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 8, 2019

Exposition of David's Psalm of reflection concerning the devastation of his sin with Bathsheba and the wonder of God's forgiveness.

“The Blessing of Forgiveness” An exploration of Psalm 32 Introduction The last time I was with you, we explored Paul’s string of specific blessings that should inspire us to bless Him every time we think about them. He called the believers who gathered in Ephesus to bless the Lord who blessed us ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

AS CHRISTIANS WE LIVE IN THE WORLD OF THE EXTRAORDINARY. AS TUTU’S DAUGHTER SAID, “WE ALL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BE EXTRAORDINARY.” OUR CHALLENGE TODAY IS TO BE EXTRAORDINARY FORGIVERS. PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.

THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 6:12-15 A LETTER WAS WRITTEN FROM A LADY TO HER EX-BOYFRIEND EXPRESSING HER UNHAPPINESS SINCE SHE BROKE OFF THEIR ENGAGEMENT. IT READ: DEAREST JIMMY: NO WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS THE GREAT UNHAPPINESS I’VE FELT SINCE BREAKING OUR ENGAGEMENT. PLEASE SAY YOU’LL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 16, 2018

We are told to forgive because God forgave us. We can do that when we take off the old garments of bitterness and anger and replace them with love, compassion and humility. Today we'll see Jesus communicating how serious forgiving others is.

THE SERIOUSNESS OF FORGIVENESS Last week we looked into the subject of forgiveness. I started by saying we first had to answer the question of whether or not we want to forgive. And if we do we need to determine how to go about it. We looked at Paul's words in Eph., and Col. and saw that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24, Luke 17:1-10, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ