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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,804 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Extending Grace

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 15,028 views

    Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

    EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
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    To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God.

    The Unmerciful Servant Text: Matthew 18.21-35 Thesis: To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God. Introduction: (1) “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5.7). (2) The Background: “Then Peter came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Erasing The Debt Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

    Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Does God Give Second Chances?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,879 views

    We exam the truth of God’s forgiveness toward us, and our responsibility to forgive others.

    Before we begin today, I want you to think of someone that you have a hard time forgiving. Someone that you just can’t seem to forgive, no matter how hard you try. Now, if you have your notes, I want you to write the initials of that person down on your notes. One thing I’ve learned over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Stefanski avatar

    Jesus Calls A Sinner! Series

    Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    "Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"

    Jesus Calls a Sinner St. Matthew 9:9-13 St. Matthew had quite a reputation to live down! The ’publicans’, or ’tax collectors’, of the Roman Empire were so crooked that the animosity toward the IRS today is partly because of them. Why should we be mad at the taxmen when it is Congress that levies ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Longsuffering

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,324 views

    Fruit of the Spirit.

    Longsuffering February 25, 2001 Intro: Read Readers Digest article - (read a recent issue on the section about unbelievable injustice) Doesn’t that just burn you? The thought of how criminals like this can slip through legal loopholes and get away with their crimes just makes my blood boil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving The Unforgivable

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,689 views

    As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what Jesus went thr

    FORGIVING THE UNFORGIVABLE by Gary MacDonald INTRODUCTION: As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking Out From Behind The Bars Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    This sermon deals with being forgiven and forgiving others. The premise is that unforgiveness toward others leads to bitterness. We need to experience forgiveness in order to get out from behind the bars of bitterness

    Breaking out from Behind the Bars of Bitterness The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Something the people of God deal with everyday is unforgiveness and unforgiveness leads to a life of bitterness. The bible is very clear; if you want forgiveness, then you need to forgive. As we look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

    Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Giving Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

    GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    "...as I Forgave You"

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    This is a two-part message teaching our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part deals with God’s forgiveness toward us.

    January 12, 2002 Matthew 18:21-27 “…as I forgave you.” INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a verse this morning that is not in the text that we will be studying today. It will be the guiding principle for our services for the next several weeks, so pay close attention. The verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Forgive Because You're Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    We are to (1) forgive because we’ve been forgiven by God, (2) forgive without limits, and (3) forgive and be blessed.

    Jesus lived a life that is more people-centered than task-oriented. He did finished his task, but He was known more for His compassion, mercy and grace. This month, we’re going to look at His teachings about forgiveness - a message which very necessary today - at the personal level, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Norm Story avatar

    Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

    Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

    "Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    The Great forgiveness of God.

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist