After Easter:A Journey to Pentecost

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on the forgiving father:

showing 196-210 of 152,285
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Bill Butsko avatar

    A Father's Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,915 views

    This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,986 views

    We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

    A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    A Father’s Compassion Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 16, 2018
     | 12,945 views

    The: 1) Personal (Psalm. 103:1-5), 2) National (Psalm. 103:6-18) and 3) Universal (Psalm. 103:19-22) praise for the compassion of God the Father.

    Of all the qualities that fathers are generally known for, love and compassion is often not high on the list. There are social norms, popular depictions and personal history on how we have been fathered that makes those qualities rare. As much as we might strive to achieve them, we can find it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Father: Reaching Into The Pockets

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,354 views

    The waiting father reaches deep into the reservoirs of love, extending compassion to his wayward son. So we also as parents must seek not to control but to guide and then be ready for forgiveness.

    I shall not soon forget the image he presented, this father of the bride. He had smiled all through the vast and elaborate preparations for the wedding; his daughter was a kind of elegant princess, he knew it, she knew it, everybody knew it – and so the princess must have a grand occasion. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,513 views

    Learn to practice the grace of forgiving other people.

    Introduction: Several years ago there was an article in the Tuscaloosa News entitled “Would you forgive these men?” The article mentioned Mohamed Atta, the man who led the attacks on the world trade center; Timothy McVeigh, who bombed the Federal Building in Oklahoma City; Ted Kaczynski, the man ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 10,788 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32 Title: “Forgiveness” According to the tradition of the Church and because of its emphasis on the confession of sin, this is one of the seven Psalms of forgiveness which include Psalm 6, 32, 38, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    The Great forgiveness of God.

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    This sermon focuses on Peter and forgiveness

    Peter stood tall among the disciples. He was one of Jesus closest friends and everyone knew it. While they sat at the table, Jesus began to describe the hard road he was about to face. In a moment that must have been very difficult for Jesus. He looks out at his disciples, his closest friends and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,170 views

    A discussion of the Mysteries of the Church. The biggest mystery is forgiveness.

    September 8, 2002 Pentecost 16 “Forgiveness?” Grace, peace, love and forgiveness are yours through Jesus Christ, our living and reigning God. Amen. The Mysteries of the Church. Have you ever heard someone, perhaps another pastor, one of your Sunday School teachers, or maybe me, talk about the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,643 views

    Forgiveness is a powerful thing as well as Unforgiveness is.

    Luke 17:1-4 The Message Bible 1 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on! 2 Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time! 3 "Be alert. If you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Flowers avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 5,196 views

    Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

    Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,830 views

    When we learn what to avoid, when we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever

    2 weeks ago I said God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He paid ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Forgiving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

    Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,302 views

    Jesus has once and for all paid the price for our sin. But we daily continue to commit sin. Jesus’ once and for all forgiveness is applied daily—just like our forgiveness many times has to be applied daily.

    Many of you are familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom was a godly Christian woman who was Holocaust survivor. After the Germans invaded her home country of Holland, she hid Jews in her house to keep them from being sent to the concentration camps. After risking her life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Middleton avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,731 views

    Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

    This text contains a very important interchange between Jesus and Peter. And although in total it contains just a couple of sentences it is very important. Jesus has been talking about dealing with a brother who sins against you and after that teaching Peter came to ask Jesus a question about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal