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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 17, 2006
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     | 19,208 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation, using Joseph's story as an example of God's divine plan amidst adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today in the spirit of unity, in the spirit of fellowship, and in the spirit of divine love, we turn our hearts and minds to Genesis 45:1-8, a passage that speaks of forgiveness, pride, and reconciliation. Let us read together: "Then Joseph could not ...read more

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    Forgiving The Unforgivable

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Dec 13, 2002
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    As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what Jesus went thr

    FORGIVING THE UNFORGIVABLE by Gary MacDonald INTRODUCTION: As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    We are more than willing to receive the forgiveness of others. It is a little harder to be the one who forgives, especially when we have been hurt. Philemon and focus on the question, "Why should we forgive?"

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Why Forgive?” If you were asked, “What does forgiveness look like?” how would you answer? Let me show you my answer. Read Luke 15:11-24 This parable talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgive Or Not To Forgive

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012
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     | 31,284 views

    Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

    Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Forgive Or Not To Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,334 views

    When we have a proper understand of God’s forgiveness of us we will have a proper disposition of forgiveness towards those who do us wrong.

    Cornerstone Church Palm Sunday - April 9, 2006 “Lord Teach Us To Pray Series” “TO FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE?” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 What image comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Freedom In Forgivness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 2, 2014
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     | 6,071 views

    A sermon that deals with the importance of us forgiving those who have trespassed against us so that God may for us our trespasses.

    "The Freedom in Forgiveness" Matthew 18:21-35 Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 35 So likewise shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 431 views

    Understanding and applying the teachings of Matthew 18:15-20, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace in our relationships as followers of Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we’re diving into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew, one that teaches us valuable lessons about forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace. This passage is a cornerstone for our relationships with others, and how we, as followers of Christ, should ...read more

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    Many look at the concept and action of forgiveness in light of the negative connotation of the term the “F word!” They avoid saying it and doing it and feel for some mysterious reason that they are exempt from doing what Jesus described as being essential

    “Forgiveness!” On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I’m not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,114 views

    Forgiveness is the divine method of releasing us from guilt, setting us free to continue loving God and others.

    In Colossians 3:1-3:18, Paul provides us with guidelines for holy living. He instructs us to set our hearts and minds on heavenly things, reminding us that as believers, we have died to ourselves and now Christ lives in us. Paul urges us to put to death the sinful nature of our fallen selves, ...read more

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    Prayer And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 4,547 views

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

    A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,481 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.

    We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Paralysis And Literary Sandwiches

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023
     | 781 views

    This Morning, we take a special look at Jesus Healing the Paralytic , and how the story reveals to us what is MOST IMPORTANT, the Forgiveness of Sins.

    We have two types of paralytics in our lesson this morning, physical and Spiritual. Unfortunately, we will see how the spiritual paralytics actually want to remain how they are, rather than see the Great physician. The healing we read occurs in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and what is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Is Baptism So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
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    Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

    Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,232 views

    The angel said that Jesus had come to forgive us of our sins... but why would the story of a baby be important to the Gospel message. What is there about a baby that would figure into God offering us forgiveness?

    OPEN: Here it is the first week of December and people are already getting into the Christmas spirit. They’re decorating their homes, putting up Christmas trees and mistletoe and holly… and Christmas lights all over the place. We Americans are so used to our traditions of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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