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To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me; It's About My Dad

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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So what is Jesus telling us about his kingdom? If you want to be great, become small. God isn’t looking for us to be independent, but dependent. The strongest in the kingdom of heaven is the one who realises that they have no strength themselves, but t

Intro: My dad’s bigger than your dad! My dad’s stronger than your dad! My dad’s smarter than your dad! My dad’s faster than your dad! Does this sound familiar? The cries and taunts of childhood, usually tossed at our mortal enemies. Why did we use such words, what purpose did they serve? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivenes

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus teaches us to forgive.

Matt.18:21-22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. People have a wrong idea of what forgiveness really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Taking The Initiative To Reconcile" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?

Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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We must forgive as we are forgiven. The same measure we use will be used to judge us.

Last week I talked about how we need to meet people where they are at and accept them as they are and love them as Christ loves them. And some might here this to say that we are to love all the down and outs in our society, but the opposite is true as well. If we are one of the people who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Correcting A Family Member

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 4,538 views

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Feb 15, 2006

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A sermon on the challenge of forgiveness, as taught by Jesus in the parable of the debtors.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA Jesus’ Great Teaching Stories “Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 12 February 2006 How many of you struggle with forgiveness? Some of you may not wish to admit it, but it is a very human struggle, isn’t it? When someone hurts us, when someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Set Others Free

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 23, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Forgiveness is characteristic of God that we need in our lives to be a free person.

FREE TO SET OTHERS FREE Matt 18:21-35 In our look through the Bible the one that we find is most like other humans is Peter. On many occasions, his desire to be spiritually tough and dependable surpassed his depth of his commitment. He often is shown as one who is weak spiritually than the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Hopefully Humorous Suggestions Concerning How To Get Involved In Confl Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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Conflict is inevitable in life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge to learn to be a reconciler.

SOME HOPEFULLY HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 Matthew 18:15-35 Luke 17:1-10 Conflict is inevitable in all aspects of life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge of the Word of God to learn to be a reconciler. 1. BE BORN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Rebuking Is Not Appropriate Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Jesus told us that we need to rebuke erring brothers. However, such rebuke is certainly not appropriate at certain times and conditions.

WHEN REBUKING IS NOT APPROPRIATE REBUKING IS NOT APPROPRIATE IF IT IS PUBLIC AND HAS NOT GONE THROUGH THE PROPER PRIVATE STAGES. Mat 18:15-17; Pro 10:12; 11:13; 17:9; 18:8; 28:13; 1 Peter 4:8; Psalm 32:1-5; Isaiah 43:25; 44:22; Jer 31:34; Hebrews 8:6-13 2. REBUKING IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The Wonder and Challenge of the presence of the Lord Jesus with us at all times and in all circumstances.

JESUS IN THE MIDST Matthew 18:20 “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” I. THE ATONING ONE John 19:18 they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Romans 5:11 we joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Prevent From Being Smacked By A 2x4!

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

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So many people say to us,"Don’t judge me!" But as believers in Christ it is our responsibility to hold other believers accountably to their actions, but we must make sure we ouselves are walking in obedience with Christ before we judge others.

HOW TO PREVENT FROM BEING SMACKED BY A 2X4! 15"If your brother sins against you,[b] go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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