Sermons on Matthew 18:35:

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022

So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

"In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mercy For The Merciful

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jan 16, 2023

The Lord is merciful to us in so many ways, and we need to be merciful to others too.

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” While the world calls blessed those who are well-educated, wealthy, good looking and the accomplished, Jesus re-defined those who are blessed from a heavenly point of view. God sees not as man sees, for God searches the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Mark 8:2, Luke 23:34, 2 Samuel 22:26, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 6:36, Matthew 5:45, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

From Debtor To Servant: The Transformative Journey Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 19, 2023

Today, let’s look at the powerful words of Jesus found in Matthew 18:23-35, where He shares the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. This parable holds immense relevance for us today, as it reveals profound truths about forgiveness, mercy, and the consequences of harboring an unforgiving spirit.

1. God's Unlimited Mercy: In the parable, we encounter a servant who owes an enormous debt to his king. Despite the servant's inability to repay, the king, moved by compassion, forgives the debt entirely. This act highlights God's boundless mercy toward us. As Psalm 103:10-12 states, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Psalm 103:10-12, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 17:3-4, James 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "One" Thing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2017

Families can often be shattered by pain and anger and bitterness. There's only one thing that heal those broken homes and fix what has been damaged by the abuse, neglect and selfishness that family members often inflict on each other. What is that?

POEM: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours, if it doesn't, it never was. (Pause) But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn't appear to realize that you've set it free... you either married it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Is Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Forgiveness cause us to live in victory instead of the burden of guilt or shame. knowing hurting people hurt people we see an opportunity to love like Christ.

Forgiving is living Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Prayer- Introduction- Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.” This verse does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Hebrews 7:27, Colossians 2:13-14, Psalm 32:1-6, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compassionate Grace

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 20, 2016

Jesus was never to busy to stop and help whoever was in need. Wether a tax collector, or a rich young ruler. He showed grace to everyone, all the way to the cross. If we call ourselves Christian and we are Christ, shouldn't we be willing to do the same?

Compassionate Grace Matthew 18:35-42 NKJ 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Takes Away Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Unforgiveness is like a prison, where you do time for someone else's crime. Don't let it spoil your joy and your life.

Last in the series of Jesus takes away - looking at some of the messes Jesus cleans up in our lives. Today's is a biggie - unforgiveness Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime Unforgiveness is like drinking poison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Charismatic

My Story And My Passions #2: Forgiveness And Freedom

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

People who have experienced God’s grace and freedom in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #2: FORGIVENESS AND FREEDOM OPENING TEXT: “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” (Acts 20:24, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

The Call To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 1-8 - Messages In Romans (Part 4) - All Are Guilty And Wrath Is Stored On Account Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul exposes the guilty hypocrite, examines the kindness of God, then speaks of the wrath of God against sin stored up on account. In these last days, men’s hearts are like concrete reinforced with tungsten steel. They do not want to repent.

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 1-8 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS (PART 4) - ALL ARE GUILTY AND WRATH IS STORED ON ACCOUNT [A]. THE INTRODUCTION {{Romans 2:1 “Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself, for you who judges ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8, Matthew 18:23-35, James 1:16-17, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Psalm 62:12, Proverbs 24:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10,000 Reasons To Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2023

Today we’re looking at what forgiveness is, the consequences of unforgiveness, and four things to do to forgive those who’ve offended you. If God commands you to forgive, He'll also give you the power to forgive.

10,000 REASONS TO FORGIVE Matt. 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two judges got speeding tickets and decided to try each other’s cases. The first judge came before his friend and received a fine of $5. 2. The second judge came before the first and received a fine of $500! In consternation, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"forgiveness: An Act Of Grace"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 13, 2023

The message is about our "walk" not "salvation". “The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. If we follow him in faith, it is the first thing we do in our following. Quotes from Solzhenitsyn & Robert Hoyer

In Jesus Holy Name September 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 18:15,21,22 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Forgiveness: An Act of Grace” The message today is not about how you can have peace with God. It is not about how you can be sure you will be in heaven when your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 18, 2023

Jesus expects us to forgive each other.

Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness we need to give it 1. Forgiveness is a Christian virtue • October 2006, a gunman took hostages in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania. In an act of horrifying violence, he shot 10 children, killing five, and then he committed suicide. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran