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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 794 ratings
     | 97,406 views

    "Freedom is never free." It sounds like a paradox when you say it, but it is true. "Freedom is never free." In the same way, forgiveness is never free.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 As you know, Friday was Veteran's Day. Throughout this nation & around the world, wherever our nation's flag flies, some people, at least, paused to remember the price that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Cries From The Cross - The Word Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,052 views

    Cries From The Cross - The Word of Forgiveness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 34. Ill: On the day that Karl Marx died, March 14, 1883: • His housekeeper came to him and said, • "Tell me your last words, and I'll write them down." • Marx replied, "Go on, get out! • Last words are for fools who haven't ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday Of Easter: Sunday Of Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2024
     | 667 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Often Should We Forgive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 840 views

    Emphasize the limitless nature of forgiveness, as demonstrated by God, and our responsibility to extend the same to others.

    Good morning, family! Today we’re going to be diving deep into a topic that touches each of us in one way or another. We’re talking about forgiveness. Forgiveness is powerful, it's necessary, and guess what? It's limitless. That's right. It has no bounds, no end, no maximum quota. There’s a quote ...read more

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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    How Do I Forgive Others? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,597 views

    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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    The Mystery Of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is It Possible?

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
     | 406 views

    We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..."

    The Mystery of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is it Possible? We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..." As sinners, we find it so difficult to forget the mistakes of others. But conversely, we often easily forget the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The God Of The Second Chance

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

    “The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Be Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2022
     | 2,296 views

    How can we get there? 1. Count the cost of our sin debt (vs. 21-25). 2. Receive the riches of God's mercy (vs. 25-27). 3. Model God's mercy to others (vs. 28-35).

    God wants Us to Be Forgiven and Forgiving The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. Last time in vs. 14-20, we studied the Lord's great priority for unity in His Church. Our harmony is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Forgive Me . . . O, And You, Too Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013
     | 4,357 views

    We want (maybe even expect) forgiveness from God; but when it comes to giving forgiveness, it is harder than we might think. Jesus reminds us that our receiving forgiveness hinges on our giving of it.

    1. Peace Child Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled "The Peace Child." He writes how in translating the Scriptures into the native tribesmen language, he could find no words to express how Jesus Christ came to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017
     | 4,338 views

    1 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-I Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: The Big Picture? In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    How Do You Forgiveness Yourself Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 15, 2020
     | 5,481 views

    Many of understand that God has forgive us but have a hard time forgiving ourselves.

    You Asked For It: How do you forgive Yourself John 18:14-18, 25-27, John 21:15-19 Pastor Jefferson M Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-15-2020 Even for That? I was the first person to notice her. We were gathered at her apartment to play games. She slid off the couch in slow motion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Forgive Because You're Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    I Choose To Forgive - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020
     | 1,789 views

    Life's Choices

    MATTHEW 6:14-15 “I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE – PART 3” A) If you’re wondering how to heal the past and get some forward momentum going, the answer is without a doubt, forgiveness. * I know you’ve heard that word before, but don’t knock it until you have really tried it according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    More Forgiving, Less Fault-Finding!

    Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,133 views

    God’s people should be known for being forgiving...not fault-finding!

    “MORE FORGIVING, LESS FAULT-FINDING!” INTRO: It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! ILLUS: Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    The story of the prodigal son is presented as an example of repentance.

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: At some time in the distant past, someone decided to divide a circle into 360 equal parts and call them “degrees.” Terminology related to the circle has wormed its way into our language. For instance, when we come to a street corner and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ