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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

    Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,444 views

    This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

    God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Harrison avatar

    Forgiveness- What Do We Carry And What Do We Let Go?

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    Forgiveness is not about accepting that something wrong is somehow right, or trying to forget it: a prayerful reflection on Matthew 18.

    Today I would like to say a few words about things in our lives that we carry and things that we let go. I find today’s Gospel reading one of the most challenging in the Bible. With any apology, Jesus talks quite bluntly about the forgiveness God offers to us, and the expectation God has of us, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    How To Forgive And Forget Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 20,968 views

    This is the eighth sermon in a series of messages based on I Corinthians 13. This series is entitled, "How to Improve Your Love Life."

    The other day I saw an advertisement for Karate Lessons, and it made me think about the different lessons people usually take (Golf Lessons, Piano Lessons, Gun Saftey Lessons, etc.) But I’ve never seen an advertisement for lessons on one of the most important things we’ll ever do - lessons on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    My Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 228 ratings
     | 70,123 views

    Expository and topical look at forgiveness from the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

    Matthew 18:21-35 - My Chains Fell Off At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Forgive One Another

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,612 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gerald avatar

    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    PENTECOST 15(A) - Follow the Leader by knowing the will of God and by giving your life to God.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER Matthew 16:21-26 - September 12, 2004 - Pentecost 15 MATTHEW 16:21-26 21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness Comes From The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    PENTECOST 17(A) - Forgivness comes from the heart: from the heart of our Lord and from the hearts of believers.

    FORGIVENESS COMES FROM THE HEART MATTHEW 18:21-35 - September 26,2004 - Pentecost 17 MATTHEW 18:21-35 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Victor Yap avatar

    To Forgive Is Divine Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 2

    TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Hamby avatar

    The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 45,022 views

    # 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

    The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Unlimited Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

    Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...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
     | 8,726 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

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Does God Give Second Chances?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,938 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
     | 6,052 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