Sermons on Only God Can Forgive Sins:

Only If The Lord Wills

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning that God is in control of all things--including time.

Title: Only if the Lord Wills Text: James 4:13-17 (NCV) "Some of you say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to some city. We will stay there a year, do business, and make money." 14 But you do not know what will happen tomorrow! Your life is like a mist. You can see it for a short time, but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fact Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2011

A sermon for those who have sinned greatly and who don't think that there is hope for them.

"The Fact of Forgiveness" Psalms 130:1-8 Scripture Reading Psalms 130:4 "But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared." I. The Torment of unforgiveness a. The depths v. 1a Out of the depths - The word rendered "depths" is from a verb - עמק ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

God gave us free will to be faithful to Him or not. It is choice that we all have.

The Law of Moses was given by the LORD to the people of Israel so that the people could live with high morals and ethics. During the prophet's times, the LORD would send messages to Israel and Judea's leadership through prophets. The prophets' common thread is that the government ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2010

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken from a series by the same name by Craig Groes

Christmas is For-giving Part 1 Forgiving Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Three part series- finish Christmas Eve. Encourage people- invite friends- (Mtt 28:19-20, Eph 4:11-12). The Christmas Season The series is entitled- Christmas is For-giving. We think of Christmas as a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2016

The angel said that Jesus had come to forgive us of our sins... but why would the story of a baby be important to the Gospel message. What is there about a baby that would figure into God offering us forgiveness?

OPEN: Here it is the first week of December and people are already getting into the Christmas spirit. They’re decorating their homes, putting up Christmas trees and mistletoe and holly… and Christmas lights all over the place. We Americans are so used to our traditions of the season ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Serious Side Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

Yes they were hypocrites, pretending to give all but in actuality only giving part. But how could they receive a death sentence just for that?

There are two approaches to presenting the gospel. One is a positive approach and the other is a negative. An emphasis on the positive is good for making a long term impact. The negative side sometimes instills a more reactive response. This passage is about the negative side of sin. It is a harsh ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018

If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Ain’t Really Surprised You Sinned

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 21, 2010

God knows we fail but loves us and does not give up; therefore we should not give up on ourselves

God Really Ain’t Surprised You Did It by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Sin 1. What is sin? I Jo. 3: 4 – transgression of the law. 2. What does it do? a. Gen. 3: 23-34 (Adam & Eve) b. Mt. 27: 36 (Jesus on the Cross) c. Lk. 16: 19-31(Rich man & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah.

I Am Jonah Part 1: You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Pastor Ryan Akers Jonah 1 There are certain stories in the Bible that if you attended church as a kid you tend to have grown up with. Samson, David and Goliath, Moses and ten commandments, Daniel and the Lions Den, Shadrach, Meshach and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Look, The Lamb Of God Who Takes Away The Sin Of The World!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 19, 2004

EPIPHANY 2(A) - Look at the Lamb of God and see what Jesus does so that you may imitate Jesus’ love.

LOOK, THE LAMB OF GOD John 1:29-41 - January 18, 2004 JOHN 1:29-41 29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 28, 2008

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect--God knows us better than that. God does encourage us, though, to acknowledge our sin, seek to turn away from our rebelliousness, and received God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-19 “A Merciful God” INTRODUCTION For decades, the church has focused on sin. Preachers appear to have taken delight in telling the members of their congregation how bad and sinful they were. The theme seemed to be, “If it felt good, then it had to be bad.” Congregational members ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Not Mocked

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

The Lord is serious about sin, judgment. The Lord is gracious with forgiveness, mercy.

“GOD IS NOT MOCKED” (Outline) August 6, 2023 – Pentecost 10 – EXODUS 32:7-14 INTRO.: There are various opinions about God. Is he a grandfather? One who sits in his rocking chair looking down on his children with only kindness and love. Or is God an angry judge? One who seeks only to carry out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016

Compassion, Empathy, Ministry, Transparency

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 November 27, 2022 Introduction: [“The evening meal was in progress and, the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 130 - No Record Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 7, 2021

The focus of this sermon is how God not only keeps no record of sins, but he actually forgives all our sins and gives us full redemption in Jesus Christ.

Good morning. If I can, I would like to start with a confession. The only confession is that I am a sinner. Any other sinners in the room? I confess that sometimes I have a misguided understanding of how God deals with sinners, particularly how he deals with them when they die and when they go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 30, 2021

God forgives us our sins, and He commands us to always forgive those that offend us in any way of the other. When we do, we have a lot of blessings to enjoy.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS Study Text: Matthew 6:12 - 15 Introduction: - It is impossible as human beings to avoid offending others and being offended by others, when we are still alive. And, while we do not have the ability to control how others feel or act when offended, we do have free will over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal