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Our Right Vs The Right

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

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Is our right to withold forgiveness more important than doing the right thing?

Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they verbally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Love Them Freely

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

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Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

What You Give Is What You Get Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007

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If we give mercy, we will get mercy.

We live in a world that gets but not gives. We want to receive but we don’t want to give. But our Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”[1] Note that it is blessed to receive. Yet it is more blessed to give. We always want people to understand us. But we don’t always want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Un-Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

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Part 2 of our "They must be GIANTS!" series focuses on un-forgiveness as our giant that we must face, as David faced Goliath.

They Must be Giants 2 – Un-forgiveness Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Steps To Forgiveness And Healing Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

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We are looking at this from three angles today, the first angle is Freedom for your soul, freedom for the offender and accepting God’s forgiveness.

Healthy Hearts Happy Homes Steps to Forgiveness and Healing Sunday February 6, 2004 Intro: This series we are calling Healthy Hearts Happy Homes is focusing on the issues that are common to all people but few have real freedom in. They are issues that plague Christians and non-Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

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Steps to forgiveness

First Baptist Church June 18, 2006 Forgiveness On January 23, 1999, missionary Graham Staines and his sons, Philip, 10, and Timothy, 8, were asleep in a vehicle in the village of Manoharpur, Orissa. Staines, who for 34 years worked in India with people who suffer from leprosy, had been conducting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Father, Forgive Them...." Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 27, 2003

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If we are to model Jesus in every area of our life that must include his forgiveness as well. This sermon takes a look at three aspects of forgiveness of Christ that our forgiveness should model.

This morning we will be starting a new seven-week series. I know just a few weeks ago we ended a seven-week series on the deadly sins. But as you know the number 7 in scriptures is symbolic of perfection. So hopefully this series will be perfect for what you need in your life. For the next ...read more

Scripture: John 23:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Digging Up Bones Series

Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002

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We are to forgive as Christ forgave us - forgiving and forgetting - we are not to "dig up bones,"

“Digging Up Bones”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Ps 103: 8-12; Col 3: 12-17 Many of you may be familiar with the song “Digging Up Bones” sung by Randy Travis. It was quite popular in the late eighties as I recall and gets continued exposure in old Matlock reruns. Just in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Jim Pye on Mar 20, 2001

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Lectionary : Lent 4

25/3/01 6 p.m. Luke 15:1-3,11-32. 151Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3Then Jesus told them this parable:... 11 "There was a man who had two sons. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

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Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions Part 2

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 30, 2001

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An expository sermon from Psalm 32 on "How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship With God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" Part 2 Introduction: Read Psalm 32. What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept One Another

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

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Accepting others made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ’s death is an essential consequence of our being accepted by Christ.

Accept One Another Romans 15__4-13 Advent2 Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Second Sunday in Advent(A) : Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In verse Romans 15, verse 7 St. Paul wrote: "Accept one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

How To Receive An Apology

Contributed by W F on Jul 5, 2006

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Joseph shows us how to forgive others in the same way God forgives us.

INTRODUCTION (Video – From the movie “Hope Floats” [Sandra Bullock] Birdee’s interview with Dot). We hear a lot in church about the need to seek forgiveness and how to seek forgiveness. But I want to talk today about how to give it. How should we receive and apology? People change. And Christians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

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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

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

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This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

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