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  • Johnnie Travis avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,336 views

    Why should we forgive?

    MATTHEW 18:21-35 I want to give credit for parts of this sermon to Richard Donovan at Sermonwriter.com, also the illustration is one I have heard and don’t know to whom I owe credit. Forgive me Please? Our text for this Sunday is about forgiveness. It is a difficult word to hear, because we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Uncertain Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    Bad stuff happens, people need forgiveness; how the two fit together and draw us closer to God.

    15Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” 16So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    End The Family Feud

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    End the Family Feud 1) Forgive what has been done 2) Foresee what God has planned

    “An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel” (Proverbs 18:19 NIV UK Version). That was King Solomon’s way of saying that family feuds are among the most painful things in life. That’s true isn’t it? After all, if you get into it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    For Love's Sake Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    Sermon 2 of 3: Why We Should Forgive

    Philemon 8-14 For Love’s Sake Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction When Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that God has given to us the ministry of reconciliation, I believe he primarily had in mind the privilege we have of introducing lost people to God through a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Me This Favor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,857 views

    Sermon 3 of 3: How do we forgive those who hurt us?

    Philemon 15-25 Do Me This Favor Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction God works in mysterious ways doesn’t He? Many times in our lives we are left to wonder why He does a thing or why He might allow a thing to happen. A young man is sold into slavery by his family and 30 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 21,407 views

    The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

    FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,053 views

    BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

    "Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

    UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Feb 15, 2006
     | 8,270 views

    A sermon on the challenge of forgiveness, as taught by Jesus in the parable of the debtors.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA Jesus’ Great Teaching Stories “Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 12 February 2006 How many of you struggle with forgiveness? Some of you may not wish to admit it, but it is a very human struggle, isn’t it? When someone hurts us, when someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,282 views

    this meeagse talks about anger and bitterness and the need to get rid of it.

    Text. Eph 4:30-32. Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life's Too Short To...carry A Grudge Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,324 views

    Part 3 of series, Life’s Too Short To..., this message looks at forgiveness.

    Life’s Too Short To. . .Carry A Grudge Life’s Too Short To… prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/10/05 Describe the scene in the movie Rainman – “squeezed and pulled and hurt my neck.” He writes this stuff in a journal, folks! Few of us keep an actual journal of offenses – we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Ability Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    Part one introducing a study through Philemon

    The Ability of Forgiveness Proverbs 19:11; “A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.” It has been said that people pay attention to sermons on forgiveness more than any other subject preached upon. Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,368 views

    The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

    To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Nestor Menjivar avatar

    Perdon

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    El perdon es una parte muy importante del desarrollo cristiano y algo necessario para poder amar a tu projimo como Cristo nos manda hacer

    Perdón Serie – Amando tu prójimo como a ti mismo Mateo 6:12 El gran mandamiento - Imagínate que difícil era ser judío: o Haciendo a lado la circuncisión (aun para adultos convertidos) o No podías comer carnitas, ni cheeseburgers. Muchas restricciones. o También había mucha ceremonia y varios ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,776 views

    How many times should I forgive? What are the steps of reconciliation?

    You Do The Math Dealing With Difficult People – Part II Matthew 18:21-35 June 13, 2004 Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT) Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" [22] "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational