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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Principles Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    Learning to forgive

    THE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 11:4 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES US TO LIVE BY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES. PRINCIPLES ARE PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER THAT STANDARDS AND RULES MAY BE MAINTAINED. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT SOMETIMES THE PRINCIPLES ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Healing Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2013
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    A talk given on Mothering Sunday and completing a series in the Book of James. God wants a praying, praising and healing church. The power of forgiveness brings healing.

    Historically mothering Sunday was a day when people returned to their mother church for a special service of celebration. People who did that were said to have gone a-mothering. By the 18th century Mothering Sunday was a specific Sunday in Lent just a few weeks before Easter when domestic servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Failures Should Pray Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 11, 2009
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    Who wouldn’t want God’s forgiveness? It’s free, forever, and complete. If Jesus is offering this kind of forgiveness for anybody, then why is He shunned and hated so much? Some public prayers are tolerated in our society as long as they don’t mention the

    Purpose: To describe the proper goals for repentance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue inner holiness. INTRODUCTION: King David was a great sinner who needed great forgiveness. Last time we looked at God’s pathway to forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness God’s way, we are forgiven. Period! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Forgiveness And Fathering

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015
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    In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

    1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Forgive As Jesus Forgives Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 24, 2016
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    How we can learn to love others through the love of Jesus.

    LOVE LIKE JESUS: Jesus Forgives – We Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 September 18, 2016 Has anyone ever hurt you or a loved one? I’m not talking about a simple incident which has been resolved. I’m talking about a real - big - ugly mess of a hurt! It was something which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012
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     | 9,786 views

    Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

    I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Forgive As God Forgives Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021
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    God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

    February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Forgiveness- Forgiving Yourself Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,586 views

    A sermon about forgiving oneself.

    Amnesty part 3--Pastor Rob Ketterling ANDREA: My uncle was full of life and just so much joy. He loved to find the simple things in life and to just enjoy the present. And I so admired that about him. And I knew he cared immensely for me. And so when he took his life, I was shocked. We showed up at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Forgiver That Would Not Forgive

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him. Jesus explains with an illustration concerning the servant and a king. The king excuses the man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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    : In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

    Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not Optionable

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    We have all been impressed with the measure of forgiveness our Amish brethren in Nickel Mines, PA. have shown in the past week.

    FORGIVENESS IS NOT OPTIONABLE "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14- 15 NKJV The only part of the Lord’s Prayer, or more accurately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Forgive Them Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus demonstrates God's self-giving love and forgiveness by praying for those who mock and crucify him, embodying his own teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

    Today, we're going to talk about something super important - forgiveness. You know, that thing we all need but sometimes find hard to give. We're going to look at a story from the Bible where Jesus shows us the ultimate example of forgiveness. So, let's dive in! Our main story comes from Luke ...read more

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  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Forgive! Always Forgive!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013
     | 7,766 views

    There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

    Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Praying From The Cross Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
     | 3,486 views

    Seven sayings from the cross.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The seven sayings from the cross. a. “Father forgive.” A forgiveness prayer to connect people to God. b. “With Me in paradise.” A prayer of salvation. c. “Woman, behold your son.” A prayer of relationship d. “My God, why have you forsaken me?” A prayer of deliverance. e. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radical Forgiveness

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013
     | 6,587 views

    IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

    Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist