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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016
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    In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    The Christ of Christmas has a gift for you. Come and learn more about his gift of grace. It’s what you or maybe those around you are really longing for.

    INTRODUCTION “I sat in my car in front of the Delaware Memorial Bridge,” writes Joseph Pfister. “Rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, and I was sick of my life. I had just driven from a three-day gambling binge in Atlantic City where I lost more than $5,000 and maxed out all my credit cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Outside The Circle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

    Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Should I Forgive

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
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    Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

    Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
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    A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

    Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 32 - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022
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    This sermon unpacks Psalm 32 along with the benefit of confessing your sins to God and the subsequent responsibility that followers the reconciliation and freedom that he offers to all believers.

    I suspect many of you have some access to the news whether it is by television, the newspaper, or even by the internet, you probably caught wind of the tragic news story that came out of Colorado the other day. Apparently, there was a midnight showing at a movie theater outside of Denver that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    David's Imprecatory Psalms

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 5, 2011
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    Every word in the Bible is for us to learn from; and we learn something from the words or actions of every character in it; so what are we to learn from David's psalms or prayers which invoke God's curses on his enemies

    Psalm 35 (especially verses 1-9) David’s ‘Imprecatory Psalms’ We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and everything in it is in it for our good in some way, so when we read about people and their actions and words, we are to learn from them, and either copy them or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For Forgiveness And From Temptation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 7, 2010
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    In the Prayer for Forgiveness and from Temptation we can see: 1) God’s Pardon, 2) God’s Protection, 3) God’s Preeminence & 4) God’s Postscript.

    With the closing of the Olympic Games and the forthcoming Paralympics coming, people are reflecting on the success and challenges of the games. One of the interesting legacies from the games was the hyper-critical treatment Canada received from the British press. With forthcoming Olympics to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Learning How To Walk A New Way Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
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    What is the major task confronting the church? – teaching people to walk properly.

    Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 OPEN: Today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. This morning we are going to be looking at chapter 4 and learning how to walk in a new and different way. Now I know we are not going to get very far ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Single Most Important Lesson In Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025
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    When Jesus was asked, "What's the greatest commandment?" how did He respond? He gave the single most important lesson in life: Learn to love God and love others. Can I really learn to love? How does Jesus love?

    What’s the single most important lesson God wants to teach us as Christians? Once you meet Jesus and know Jesus; what’s the first, foremost, and primary lesson He wants us to learn? It’s simple: He wants to teach us to love like Jesus. The single most important reason God put you on this planet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 20, 2021
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    We must learn to live as sisters and brothers in God's family.

    Unity – Ephesians 2:11 - 22 Intro: It seems to me that we live in an age that focuses on divisions, differences, and divisiveness. Organizations or things exist today such as: “black lives matter,” “me to,” “republican,” “democrat,” “catholic,” “Presbyterian,” etc. I started thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2014
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    We learn about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Dr. Luke wrote a book we call The Gospel of Luke in order to show that Jesus is indeed the promised Christ, the one sent by God to seek and to save lost sinners (Luke 19:10). In Luke 7:36-50 we read about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Real Forgiveness From God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,094 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,956 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
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    It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ