Sermons on Mateo 18:28:

The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 28, 2009

The key to forgiveness is to stop focusing on what others have done to me and start focusing on what God has done for me.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] TWO DEBTS There are three main characters in this parable: • The king represents GOD. • The servant represents US. • The fellow servant represents the people who WRONG us. A huge debt is forgiven; a small debt is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Here we have both a reminder of just how great God’s love and mercy is and a warning about the need to respond appropriately, to demonstrate by our attitude to others that we’ve truly joined God’s family.

I think we all relate to this story. We empathise with the poor servant who only owes a few dollars and is thrown into gaol by the culprit of the story. We feel the sense of powerlessness of the poorer servant. We feel the outrage of the other servants as they see this injustice being played out. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

A devotion on Forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Me – Though Not How I Forgive Others

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Forgiveness is something we want, but seldom are prepared to give. A sermon on why we should forgive

“Forgive me – though not how I forgive others” - Matt 18:21-35 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/7/06 am Forgiveness is something we know we should do, but seldom do fully. There was once a man who was bitten by a dog, which was later discovered to be rabid. The man was rushed to the hospital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

How can I forgive others? 1) Remember the debt God has forgiven you. 2) Keep the sins of others in perspective. 3) Remember the high cost of unforgiveness.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS MATTHEW 18: 21-35 1. Illus. of partial forgiveness (1001 Humorous Illus. #385 • “I’ll forgive him tonight, but if I don’t die before I wake up, he better look out in the morning!” 2. We are all a little like James, aren’t we? Full forgiveness is foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Pride and dishonesty are the main obstacles to forgiveness. But you will never be free if you refuse to forgive. You really don’t have a choice.

“To Forgive is Divine” (Matthew 18:21-35) Pastor Sean Harder April 26, 2009 As we look at Scripture today, the themes of humility and honesty are at the forefront of the first half of Matthew 18, and forgiveness in the second half appears to be a product of these virtues. Therefore pride and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Grace And Forgiveness

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010

As God has forgiven us in Christ, so we have the obligation to forgive those who have wronged us.

Grace and Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. Kevin Tunell mails a dollar to a family he would like to forget. 1. Sued for $936 to be paid dollar at a time. 2. Pay each Friday for 18 years to remember the first Friday of 1982. 3. He was driving drunk and killed their daughter. 4. Served a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Forgiveness

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 15, 2010

As God has forgiven us in Christ, so it is our responsibility to forgive those who have wronged us.

Lessons on Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION One said, “Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it.” For three days a fierce winter storm had traveled 1500 miles across the North Pacific from Alaska, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

A Matter Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

Forgiving others will set you free.

A Matter of Forgiveness January 24, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiving others will set you free. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: After the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Others As We Have Been Forgiven

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 6, 2011

God has forgiven us. The blood of Jesus washes us clean. God does not hold our sins against us, so we should be like Jesus and forgive those who sin against us. Such is our duty and such is our witness.

MATTHEW’s GOSPEL chap 18 verses 21-35 and LUKE 17: 3b-5 Sermon: Forgive as we have been forgiven. Q.1 How many times have WE sinned? Answer 1 something like countless times. Q.2 How many times has God forgiven US? Answer 2 probably also – countless times, but once for every time we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational