Sermons on Reconciliation Forgiveness:

When The Finger Of God Writes It Down

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 20, 2013

On three different occasions God literally wrote words for the benefit of certain people. Let us see what importance there is in those events.

WHEN THE FINGER OF GOD WRITES IT DOWN All the Bible is the inspired Word of God, but there are specific times when Jehova wanted to make a very strong point. 3 times we find that God literally wrote with His own finger I. LAW Exo. 31:18 18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, Revelation 3:12, Exodus 31:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Confessions

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2013

A sermon that encourages Christians to come clean about the sin in their life.

“True Confessions” I John 1:5-10 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If you are a Christian you are the target ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Antidote For Anxiety Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 7, 2011

If we want to overcome our fears, then we must always remember: God is faithful and we are forgiven.

In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from “eat a chocolate chip cookie” to “have a stiff drink.” But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every January 1st, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genuine Apology Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Pastor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 Hebrews 8:12 Open Letter to A DEAR FRIEND and PASTOR The Reading “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb.8:12 Dear Pastor – Yes I said pastor! From where I sit, you have abandoned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 6:6, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday Of Easter: Sunday Of Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2024

Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.

Psalm 85:10, “Justice and Mercy have kissed.” Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.1 What did the Frenchman say when God gave him mercy? Merci Speaking of Frenchman, the celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Hope.

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 1, 2017

Easter gives us hope in four areas; Hope of Forgiveness; Hope of God's love; Hope of Eternal Reward; Hope of Eternal Life

“Easter Hope” April 2, 2017 1 Corinthians 15:1-23 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Good News For The Poor Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

God is ever willing to forgive and heal us of our moral leprosy.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany Reading 1 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Can Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2008

Salvation seems elusive, whether it means personal peace, reconciliation, or productive life. Good Friday we see what God will do about that frustration.

I Everyone gets frustrated. In ways small or great, we feel the frustration of not being able to do what we want to do, not being able have what we want to have, not being able to achieve as we would want to achieve. Young people, by nature, dream great dreams. If you give them half a chance, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

"_______ Come Forth"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 7, 2024

Lazarus represents the church a Royal Priesthood the 5-fold ministry called to perform the duties of reconciliation but had become sick and Jesus said, Lazarus was DEAD.

“_________ Come Forth!” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are 37 recorded miracles of Jesus in the Bible John 21:25 states “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic

We Are Resident Aliens (July 22, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The wall of the Law that kept Jews and Gentiles separate was removed to bring about reconciliation. God did this so that they were no longer be strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens.

WE ARE RESIDENT ALIENS Text: Ephesians 2:11 – 22 According to the online Encyclopedia known as Wikipedia, “The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and 1965 …. Some examples of Jim Crow laws are the segregation of public ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking Barriers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the theme of unity and reconciliation between divided groups, using the conflict between Jews and Gentiles in the New Testament as a reference, and emphasizing the role of Jesus as the ultimate bridge builder.

Welcome church, I am so excited that you have come to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been exploring our series called Bridge Builders. Using the bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see that we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Bridge Builders, Jewish-Gentile Relations, Unity In Christ

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001

If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord's Prayer 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 8, 2002

Looking at why we should forgive.

Lord’s Prayer 3 Forgive us our sins as we forgive others Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have been debating that question for years and as far as I know, they have still failed to come up with an answer to it. Fortunately, as we look at the subject of forgiveness today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist