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  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    How Can I Ever Forgive You

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
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    The Necessity of Forgiveness

    Theme: HOW CAN I EVER FORGIVE YOU? 1. Because God has forgiven me. 2. Because God gives me the strength to do so How can I ever forgive you? You have hurt me for the last time! How many times have we heard or said these types of statements? In our Lord’s prayer we ask our heavenly Father to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Merciful... Are We?

    Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
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    We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

    God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,947 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

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    benefits of forgivness

    Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

    A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forgive Because You're Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,361 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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The God Of Mercy Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    In order to receive God’s mercy, we need to give mercy.

    God Stories – Mercy Part II June 1, 2003 Receiving God’s Mercy In Les Misérables the antagonist is a police man named Javert. He is a pitiful man who believes in judgment alone and not mercy. Last week we saw the clip from the movie where Jean Valjean receives mercy from the Bishop and I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pat Cook avatar

    My Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 228 ratings
     | 69,753 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
     | 9,304 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Jesus Teaches How To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
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    Forgiveness is made possible by Jesus Christ

    Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness – Matt. 18:21-35 Aim: To help the people learn and apply the Biblical meaning of forgiveness in all of their relationships Illustration:Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    This is the third in a series of three sermons dealing with the issue of Church Discipline, restoration, and the freedom we have through forgiveness in the process.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline, Part 3: The Freedom of Forgiveness I was talking with a friend of mine recently who was telling me of just an incredible run of adversity that he had been going through. He and his wife were arguing about a new house and not talking. He ...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
     | 14,733 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

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,055 views

    One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

    But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Standard Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 322 ratings
     | 139,442 views

    If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

    The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,636 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