Sermons on Total Forgiveness:

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

Forgiveness received and given restores innocence, frees us from bondage, and releases God’s joy and power through faith in Jesus Christ.

Introduction – Unlocking What’s Stuck Not long ago I picked up my phone and realized I’d forgotten the passcode. No matter how many times I swiped, the screen stayed locked. I tried combinations I was sure were right—nothing. That’s what unforgiveness does to the heart. We try every swipe—new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Forgiveness In The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the redemption, forgiveness, and unity we receive through Christ, and our purpose to know God and find solutions in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because I am a vessel, humbly chosen by our gracious Father to share His divine message with you. We find ourselves here in this sanctuary, nestled in the embrace of fellowship, bound by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Blood

Forgiveness 101 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, challenging us to extend grace to others as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to another blessed opportunity to gather together, to unite our hearts in the love of God, and to find nourishment for our souls in His Word. We're here today, not by accident, but by His divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to learn from Him, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 18:21-22

Topics: Forgiveness

The Heart Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 5, 2026

Forgiveness reflects the heart of God. We are called to forgive just as we have been forgiven. But the thing is forgiveness is hard and almost impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit

Good morning church. I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But instead, her voice breaks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Me! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of forgiveness, as taught in the Bible, and how it leads to peace, healing, and freedom.

Good morning, Church family! Today's sermon is all about a topic that we all sometimes struggle with - forgiveness. Max Lucado once said, "Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner." Let’s dive into the Scripture from Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV): [Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

Forgiven To Forgive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

The sermon emphasizes embracing God’s forgiveness so deeply that it transforms us into people who freely extend mercy and forgiveness to others in everyday life.

Some of us walked in today with invisible suitcases—stuffed with memories we’d rather forget, words we wish we could unsay, and wounds we struggle to understand. We smile, we sing, we shake hands. Meanwhile, there are names that tighten our chest and moments that make our stomach drop. You’re not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Topics: Forgiveness, Mercy

Unhindered Forgiveness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of unhindered forgiveness made possible through Jesus' sacrifice, replacing the Old Testament's sacrificial system, and the availability of this forgiveness to all who confess and believe.

Welcome back church! Today we’re going to continue on in our series, Unhindered. If you weren’t with us last week, here’s a brief recap; The book of Acts is not a list of attributes to memorize or bullet points to fit into a spreadsheet. It tells the story of the birth of Christianity and the very ...read more

Topics: Unhindered Forgiveness, Sacrificial System, Salvation

Sermon Series: Unhindered

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ahab: The Borderline Believer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2014

A Borderline Believer is one who lives either on the border of believing or below it. The tale-tell sign of a borderline believer is that they never get very far into Christianity; they always linger near the border. Ahab was one; Are You?

AHAB: THE BORDERLINE BELIEVER INTRODUCTION A. POLICE HUMOR 1. On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!" 2. COP: "When I saw you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Dedicated To God

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 20, 2022

Dedicating our lives to God is the key to be used for His glory

Title: A Life dedicated to God Scripture: Romans 6:13 By: Antonius Fu 13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Realization

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025

This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Misconception 2: Man Is Not Totally Sinful And Depraved Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 18, 2008

Is man totaly sinful? Am I going to Heaven?

Misconception 2:Man is not totally sinful and depraved. Introduction: John the Apostle has declared that the Son of God has come to earth. He has come to reveal who God is, what God is like and how God wants us to live. In addition to this, He has come to die for us and cleanse us from our sin. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgive You, Forgive Not, Forgive Your..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 13, 2004

When you forgive and forget, forget that you forgave while you’re at it! The problem Christians have most, is in the area of forgiveness. Let’s examine the principles together!

Introduction Forgiveness, why is it so hard! One reason may be, we don’t understand truly what the offended has gone through. Maybe then we’d be more compassionate and patient. If there is a subject more misunderstood than forgiveness, I’d like to know what it is. It can be confusing. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the Lord's Prayer Jesus provides His disciples an example in the way they should pray, and the kinds of things they should be praying for. In doing so, He teaches us also a great deal about forgiveness - including our need to forgive others.

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others TEXT: Matthew 6:12 In the immediate context here... We find Jesus teaching the disciples “How to Pray”. This particular account in the Scriptures Is what is more commonly referred to today as “The Lord’s Prayer”. And although there is much to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007

This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist