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Total Forgiveness- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

We allwant total forgiveness from God... but we need to learn how He wants us to Totally Forgive one another.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 1” Text: Ephesians 4:30-5:2 9-7-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. Today we’re going to focus on a very, very important and essential doctrine of the Christian Church... Forgiveness. In fact, if you take ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Our Enemeis? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2003

A sermon on how we need to be attractive bait to the fish of the world. We need to practice forgievness that Jesus talks about in His Sermon!

Sermon for 9/21/2003 Forgive our enemies Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The movie Braveheart is based loosely upon the life of William Wallace, a Scottish patriot fighting for the freedom of Scotland from England. In the movie, King Edward of England takes steps to make sure that Wallace does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Forgive Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Peter 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005

The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

0822 Trinity Xxii: Parable Of Unforgiving Servant:forgiving And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Nov 7, 2005

The parable of the Unforgiving Servant : Forgiving and Forgiveness. How can God grant forgiveness and then rescend it?

Sermon: The parable of the Unforgiving Servant: Forgiving and Forgiveness. Text: Matt 18:21-35, Phil 1:3-11 Occasion: Trinity XXII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, October 23, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Part 2 - True Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Part 2 of our Faith sseries - True Forgiveness.

FAITH PART 2 – TRUE FORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) Last week we talked about Faith and unforgiveness, and how unforgiveness can cause a roadblock and prevent God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Forgive & Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Enemy?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 2, 2006

We’ve all heard the question, Who is my neighbor? But no one ask the question, ’Who is my enemy?’ Inside you will find out the answer to this question and may be surprised just who our real enemy is.

WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? ROMANS 12:14-21 Pastor Ryan Akers Warrenton Wesleyan Church Romans 12:14-21: 14Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them. 15When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. 16Be friendly with everyone. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiving The Debt

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006

This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

In a world where retaliation is common, believers are called to be different. We are to pray for our persecutors, forgive them, and minister to them. Jesus’ principles for His followers are challenging, but with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness by Paul Fritz Ephesians 1:7-1:18 Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational