Sermons on Open To Others:

"Forgiveness And Redemption" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2008

A sermon on the salvation which comes from forgiving others.

Luke 11:2-4 “Forgiveness and Redemption” Beginning with a clip from the movie: Spider-Man 3 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org A friend mentioned to me this past week: “I once spent 6 years angry at another person. It didn’t do a thing to them, but boy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

A devotion on Forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2008

Realize the revolutionary nature of the Good Samaritan story, and turn it into a changed attitude toward your enemies.

“Who is My Neighbor?” The great musicologist and Congregational minister Erik Routley was once greeting his parishioners as they left church on Sunday. He noticed one of the teenage girls carrying one of the popularizing versions of the Scriptures. “I see you have the new translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who Forgave You

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 16, 2009

Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.

Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005

Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009

The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008

Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

This text contains a very important interchange between Jesus and Peter. And although in total it contains just a couple of sentences it is very important. Jesus has been talking about dealing with a brother who sins against you and after that teaching Peter came to ask Jesus a question about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Can't Be All About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 4, 2018

If I want to love others like God loves me I can’t make life all about me

ENGAGE I have occasionally been known to drive a few miles an hour over the speed limit – especially on the section of Oracle Road that I drive almost every day where the speed limit is 55. In my mind, I have a very good reason for doing that, claiming that if I don’t, I’ll get run over by all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know God, Know Love

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Feb 9, 2018

Our gateway in knowing God is to know love in particular loving others as what Jesus has commanded us.

Intro: February is a “Love” month as we see again couples whether married or engaged are lining up their favorite restaurants to have a romantic dinner. We can feel that love is in the air. However, this love that we are seeing and sometimes we tend to abuse because of its vast meaning has a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Fights And Sweet Turn Outs…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

Today is the final lesson from the life of Jacob. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. As we meditate the life of Jacob, I think that we will find the awesome power of forgiveness in today’s

Bitter fights and sweet turn outs…. Life of Jacob –part 4 Genesis 33: 10 “ And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 9, 2012

Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance Is Not Ours

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 15, 2012

We should forgive others for we have been forgiven.

Vengeance Is Not Ours February 12, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should forgive others for we have been forgiven. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The call to serving God

Improving Your Serve - Romans 12b - 3/22/09 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 12. We want to go on in this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome in the first century to tell them that we have “good news” to share with the world. God takes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I A Team Player

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012

Evangelism and church growth, just like all of life, is a team effort.

Becoming a Team Player Eph 4:1-3 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene