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Forgive Because You're Forgiven Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 10, 2004

We are to (1) forgive because we’ve been forgiven by God, (2) forgive without limits, and (3) forgive and be blessed.

Jesus lived a life that is more people-centered than task-oriented. He did finished his task, but He was known more for His compassion, mercy and grace. This month, we’re going to look at His teachings about forgiveness - a message which very necessary today - at the personal level, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004

The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Goes Right To The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2005

Why did Jesus think forgiveness is so important

NR 11-09-05 Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Home Improvement Series: being A Forgiver

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting.

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting. My suspicion is also that most of us would say nothing is more difficult and requires such a risk than forgiving and risking being hurt again. Lee Strobbel in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

We must forgive as we are forgiven. The same measure we use will be used to judge us.

Last week I talked about how we need to meet people where they are at and accept them as they are and love them as Christ loves them. And some might here this to say that we are to love all the down and outs in our society, but the opposite is true as well. If we are one of the people who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Some practical steps to forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: PHILEMON 1-25 TITLE: “FOUR VITAL PROCESSES IN FORGIVING OTHERS” OPEN: A. Melvin Newland, a Christian church preacher in Texas tells about an incident he witnessed at a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness (The Parable Of The Two Debtors) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011

Forgiveness – The Parable of the Two Debtors. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus and the Pharisee (vs 36 & 39). (2). Jesus and the Woman (vs 37-38). (3). Jesus and the parable (vs 41-43) (4). Jesus and forgiveness (vs 44-50). SERMONBODY: Ill: • Dale Carnegie once noted; • That there was only animal that the grizzly bear would allow to eat with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness And Belonging – A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2011

This is a brief baptism sermon highlighting the themes of forgiveness and belonging

Forgiveness and Belonging – A Baptism Sermon There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness, Celebration And Embrace - Father's Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 4, 2012

Even if our kids are old and have families of their own, they still look at us as their father, and their relationship with the God of the Universe is shaped by our character.

Forgiveness, Celebration, and Embrace Father’s Day June 17, 2012 Intro: I find father’s day quite a difficult day to preach. There are lots of reasons – first is the great diversity in our various experience of father. Some here today had wonderful, affectionate, Godly fathers ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Person In The World To Forgive….myself. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

God has forgivn us now it is time to forgive ourselves.

The hardest person in the world to forgive….myself. Matt 26:69-75 Last week we started a series of sermons that I call “About the F word.” We started with the subject of “Ultimate forgiveness.” I suggested that “Ultimate Forgiveness” is that the forgiveness that every person feels a need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Congregational

How Do I Forgive Others? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

According to Jesus we are expected to forgive others.

How Do I Forgive Others? Matthew 18:21-35 Today we are continuing our series which is about forgiveness, by talking about the difficult subject of—how can we forgive others? I suspect that the majority of you are familiar with the section of scripture we call the Lord’s Prayer. It’s found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Congregational