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Forgiveness?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 9, 2002

A discussion of the Mysteries of the Church. The biggest mystery is forgiveness.

September 8, 2002 Pentecost 16 “Forgiveness?” Grace, peace, love and forgiveness are yours through Jesus Christ, our living and reigning God. Amen. The Mysteries of the Church. Have you ever heard someone, perhaps another pastor, one of your Sunday School teachers, or maybe me, talk about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Times Of Refreshing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2002

A sermon on Acts 3:16, 19 (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 3:19)

Sermon for 4/28/2002 Acts 3:16-19 Introduction: For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. The skier appeared in good form as he headed down the jump, but then, for no apparent reason, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost But Found

Contributed by Marty Logsdon on Jul 14, 2001

The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.

July 14, 2001 Message Title “Lost but Found” Scripture Reading Luke 19:10 (Read Aloud) We will also be looking at the 3 parables in Luke chapter 15. Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to serve on the foreign mission field. On one of my trips to Russia, July of 1998, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

It Was No Accident.....

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Apr 10, 2007

Easter sermon

It was no accident that the Lord of glory was crucified between two thieves. There are no accidents in a world ruled by God. Certainly there can be no accident on that day and with that event which lies at the center of world history. No. God was in charge. From eternity He had decreed when and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

“The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

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

Giving Grace

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Revival Is A Dangerous Pursuit Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST ALSO PRAY FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST ALSO PRAY FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION INTRODUCTION: David certainly qualifies as an Advocate for Spiritual Revival I. (:1-2) ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST SEEK GOD’S EAR IN PRAYER AS PART OF THEIR DAILY SACRIFICE OF WORSHIP A. Listen to My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caught In The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Caught in the Trap Series: Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 16, 2006 Last week I told you to prepare yourself for an eye-opening confrontation with truth, and I introduced you to this humble mechanical marvel called a ‘mouse-trap’ (actually this is a rat-trap). I demonstrated for you how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tough Words – Good News

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon on Luke 3:1-20.

Sermon on Luke 3:1-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 10.12.00; 2nd Advent. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor's homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, when your words are at times hurtful, let us not doubt that they are nevertheless good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Curse Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008

The Bible is very clear concerning our responsibility to forgive and forgive we must.

Psalm 103 A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can The Love Of God Be Upon Me If I Hate My Neighbor.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Feb 14, 2007

We don’t know the hearts of others only Father does therefore we must ernestly seek the salvation to all includeing our worst enemies.

How can the love of God be upon me if I hate my neighbor. Good evening everyone . Today we’re going to be talking about the love of our Father and how or even why it doesn’t seem to be upon us sometimes . You know that feeling when you have said that thing you shouldn’t have said or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

We are to love God and love others

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Two—Love John 13:34-35 Sunday, November 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write "I love you" in 25 words or less, without using the words "I love you." She gave 15 minutes. A ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gift Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007

We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

- Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Salvation Army