Sermons on unforgiving servant:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Character Of A Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unforgiveness Is The Cancer Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive.

Intro Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive. We in stubborn blindness don’t see the good God is doing when He teaches us to forgive. Instead, we see ourselves as losing out in some way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Conditional Forgiveness Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018

The point is this–God will forgive any sin, any offense. Nothing will make Him so angry as not to forgive. Unless. Unless we come to that confession, to that communion, with an unforgiving heart.

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form “So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you do not forgive–every one of you–forgive your brother from the heart.” From the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. There are very few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Catholic

Have I Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Discussion about the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and how it happens.

Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:22-37 April 30, 2006 Introduction As we continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, we come to an episode in which Jesus offers some of his strongest words yet in this book of the Bible. But before we get into that, I just want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 3, 2016

By confronting the attitudes of the Jewish Leaders, and recognising the challenges which not-yet-believing family can bring on our faith, Jesus issues a warning that it is possible to commit the unforgivable sin.

Message Mark 3:20-35 “You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin” We all know that Jesus had a mother. But did you also know that Jesus was raised in a family. Matthew 13:54-56 tells us a little about this family. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go To Live Free Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 22, 2019

WE ARE CALLED TO FORGIVE EVERY PERSON WHO OFFENDS US…no matter what their offense against us is.

LETTING GO TO LIVE FREE I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt everywhere we go – even within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002

Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leader

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Suffering Servant

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 2, 2001

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9 Title: “Suffering Servant” In Isaiah Chapters 40 – 55, there are four “songs” or poems, 42: 1-7; 49: 1-7; 50: 4-9; 52: 13 – 53: 12 that stand out as having a distinct character. In fact, if ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 12, 2001

Jesus modeled real influence when he washed his disciples feet.

In our scripture this evening, we see the servant message of the Gospel. Jesus and his disciples are coming home after a tense day in Jerusalem, a day in which Jesus alludes to the imminence of his impending death. Filled with anxiety and fear, they enter the upper room. After a day out in the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2001

7 expressions of a servant’s heart are seen in a personal surrender of ....

A Servant’s Heart—John 13:1-20 Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to a package of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2002

Why did Jesus suffer? Isaiah tells us hte reason. This is Sermon 2 of 4

INTRODUCTION  We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah as we return to the 53rd of Isaiah.  I want you to remember as we look at our text today that Isaiah wrote this some 700 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unsuccessful Servant

Contributed by Mark Barnes on Jun 2, 2001

Isaiah’s call - are we willing to respond in the way that he did?

Introduction ============ Before we look at these verses, let me fill you in on some of the background to the book of Isaiah. The year that King Uzziah died (verse 1) is about 750 years before the birth of Christ. You may know that the nation of the Jews is split into two Kingdoms. The northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational