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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Importance Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,117 views

    After the cleansing of the Temple, Jesus teaches the Disciples about Forgiveness

    The Importance of Forgiveness Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34 Good morning. Doctor Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins Hospital, said about unforgiveness, “There is a physical burden to being hurt and disappointed, Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2020
     | 4,537 views

    The text shared the importance of forgiveness.

    Matthew 18:21-35 What Does the Text Say about Forgiveness ? It’s a grim scenario for one who refuses to forgive. Even Jesus said “Father Forgive them” 1. The text tells us How often one should forgive * Peter had it all figured out 21 Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Relationships Are Everything - Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    A Biblical look at the importance of forgiveness.

    Relationships Are Everything Forgiveness is Key Mark 12:31 When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, “Father, I have no enemies. I have shot them all.” If I were to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survivors Forgive Themselves And Others Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    A message on the importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing.

    INTRO ƒ{ In this award winning film called "The Mission", Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage takes shelter in a local church. ƒ{ He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South American ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Durst avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,454 views

    A holistic examination of forgiveness and three areas where it is essential in our lives: God’s forgiveness of us, our forgiveness of others, and the importance of forgiving ourselves.

    I normally like to begin my sermons with a good story to grab your attention. Recently that has meant sharing some story from my childhood that we all laugh at. I do want to tell you a story today, but in my opinion it isn’t very funny. It begins on October the 10th, just shy of a month ago. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    The Bridge Of Forgivness Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012
     | 4,299 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples the importants of forgiveness. To have your prayers answered you must forgive.

    The Bridge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14/15 To have a contented and enjoyable Christian experience one must learn to forgive. Most of us at one time or another have wounded someone with words or have been wounded. And most of the time the hurt has comes from someone who is dear to us. To often ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do You Charge To Forgive?

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    This sermon talks about the importance of forgiving others and the dangers of not forgiving.

    Do You Charge to Forgive? Colossians 3:12-13 & Matthew 6:14-15 There was a time in Arizona that I had been feeling really uncomfortable about something, but I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. For about a month I was irritated with everything and everybody around me. Then one morning I woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Burying The Hatchet Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    The importance of forgiving others

    Burying The Hatchet or FORGIVE! & FORGET? Luke 17:1-6; Col. 3:12-15 I. THE MEANING OF FORGIVENESS A. Aphiemi = To send away; to cancel the debt; to remit; to totally remove; thus, never be liable for the obligation again. ·(Mat 18:27) The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norayr Hajian avatar

    Freedom Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    Forgiveness is easy to talk about, but not always easy to put into practice. This message illustrates why it is so important to forgive.

    Bumper Stickers usually convey a great deal of truth: “The more people I meet the more I like my dog”. • No doubt, many people have had bad experiences with other people. • It seems that many people have been burned; disappointed. When Jesus was asked the greatest commandment; he replied, “Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Rogers avatar

    Are You An Unforgiven Slave

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,410 views

    A sermon about the importance to forgiving

    Are You An Unforgiving Slave Of Jesus Matthew 18:21-35 Prayer Introduction Recently, one of the most severe storms in many years pounded our five little acres. It came out of the northwest embedded in dark, angry clouds. We saw it approaching in the twilight and could hear its snarl off in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    Let It Go

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,464 views

    A sermon about the necessity and importance of forgiveness.

    “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Have you ever given much thought to that line from the Lord’s Prayer? “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” I think it’s fair to say that most of the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rich Middleton avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,503 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgive Us Our Debts As...

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 27, 2024
     | 121 views

    This Morning we look at Jesus teaching about the importance of forgiving others as we are forgiven.

    Forgiveness is easy to talk and read about in the Bible. It’s when we have to put it into practice that it can be tough! Forgiveness is wonderful idea, until there’s something to forgive. At a New Year’s party in 1982, Kevin Tunell got very drunk; his friends urged him not to drive but he insisted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brady Cooper avatar

    No Wake Zone: Building Block #2--Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    This is the third of a five-message series on the importance of managing relationships with love and character. This sermon focuses on the importance of forgiveness.

    We are in week three of our series No Wake Zone. We’re talking about how we can have healthy relationships, no wake zone relationships where we can have some rest and refreshment and encouragement inside relationships, since relationships are exceedingly difficult. Now, I’m just a guy. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fundamentals Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2022
     | 4,263 views

    Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving spirit was imperative for effective prayer. The importance of forgiveness is revealed by the fact that it is the only aspect of prayer that our Lord expounded further upon.

    The Fundamentals of Forgiveness Matthew 6: 14-15 In our last study we considered the Lord’s model for prayer. The verses we’ve read today are tied to the example Jesus gave us to follow. This was clearly no accident. Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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