Sermons on Self Forgiveness:

The Character Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2016

In today's sermon I want to examine the character of one who forgives.

Scripture Last week I started a short series of sermons on Paul’s letter to Philemon. One writer said, “Philemon is about reconciliation and relationships between Christians.” Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Actions Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2016

In today's sermon we examine the actions of one who forgives.

Scripture Two weeks ago I started a short series of sermons called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” from Paul’s letter to Philemon. Part of the reason I am preaching this series is because I want to learn how, when I sin (and I do sin all the time), to repent well, and to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Deal With Regret Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is one sermon in a series that deals with destructive behavior.

How to Deal with Regret As he hung up the phone he knew it was not what he wanted. But it had happened anyway. The voice on the other end had been the attorney, notifying him that his wife had filed for divorce. He knew that the marriage had not been going well. The weekend before she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010

The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For You

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 7, 2019

People often feel like God is against them. Many people suffer from rejection and condemnation. But in Christ all that changes. Discover how God can be for you. And learn the significance of God being for you. More importantly experience it for yourself.

GOD IS FOR YOU! Dr. Lewis W Gregory Illustration: No, No, No! one of the first words a child learns is no. No is seen as a negative. But in Christ no can be a positive. Romans 8:31–39 No accusation, No condemnation, No separation Part 1 Introduction: God is for you A. What things? Romans 8:31 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016

Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can Change Your Self Esteem

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 26, 2006

With God’s help we can change our self image so that it is more in line with how God sees us.

You can change you self-concept 1 Peter 1:18-19 How does our world place value on people? Physical beauty, Money, Accomplishment. By comparing yourself with others. That’s how many get the value of themself. However, If it don’t line up with the world of God, it needs changed. There is no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grace: The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

We love to talk about how God has forgiven us, but we sometimes choke on the idea of forgiving others.

INTRODUCTION People often speak about a certain kind of gift as a “gift that keeps on giving.” It’s used often, but do you know its origin? In 1924, Victor Talking Machines trademarked that phrase to promote the sale of their talking machines, later called phonographs. This was before cassettes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Program Of Self Vs A Greater Than Jonah! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013

God give an object lesson in His mercy and nondiscrimination concerning salvation to all and exposes Jonah's lack of grace.

Jonah Chapter 4 If I am allowed to headline the four chapters one maybe humorous way would be like this: Politically perverse prophet purposefully pursued by God Prayerfully penitent prophet precisely protected by God Powerfully preaching prophet pointedly pushed by God Pitifully ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Skeleton At The Feast...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2023

We need to consider the root of the problems we face. From where does strife and trouble come? Anger and bitterness become self feeding skeletons that are so weak they waste opportunities. We must identify strive causers.

THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) I have an old SIFTER I use. TEXT: Proverbs 30:33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:33, Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

-- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Forgiven People Forgive People Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we come to the fifth petition – forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. This is the only petition with a human response and the only one that Jesus actually elaborates on. The first part of this verse is incredible news. The second part is terrifying.

Forgiven People Forgive People Matthew 6:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-24-19 Drama: Hey, I’m praying here! Review Each week, I’ve been reviewing all that we have studied in these last few weeks. This morning, I’m going to just encourage you to go to Chenoa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Eat Fried Worms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the themes of self-pity, God's unconditional love, and the power of repentance.

Good morning, family. I’d like to take a moment to share with you a quote from Philip Yancey. He writes, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Now, what does that mean for us? Simply put, no matter how low we think we've sunk, God's grace is still available and abundant. Today, as we dive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: Self Pity

Psalm 32 - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon unpacks Psalm 32 along with the benefit of confessing your sins to God and the subsequent responsibility that followers the reconciliation and freedom that he offers to all believers.

I suspect many of you have some access to the news whether it is by television, the newspaper, or even by the internet, you probably caught wind of the tragic news story that came out of Colorado the other day. Apparently, there was a midnight showing at a movie theater outside of Denver that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian Church

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18