Sermons on unforgiving:

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The Unpardonable Sin is a particular teaching that has really haunted people for a long time. As a pastor, people often ask if they have committed the sin that cannot and will not be forgiven. Some here today have a paralyzing fear they have committed the “unpardonable sin.”

Several weeks ago, I asked for your help in your choice of today’s sermon. Your top choice was “When Will Jesus Return to Earth?” But a little analysis of the results led us to understand that it was really only this early service that asked for this topic. So … at 9:30, 11 and at Cross Church, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, Mark 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

There is another way to say it. Jesus forgives people we wouldn’t forgive if we were God. And he saves people we would immediately send to hell.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Here is part of an email from a friend: Do you have any suggestions for getting rid of bitterness? What do you do when you are dealing with a situation where you cannot go to the person and discuss the issue with them? Of course, we both know that that is the ideal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Jimbo Carroll Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 18, 2009

I would like to open the Scripture for you, family members and friends of Jimbo, our friend who commited suicide. And let the word of God comfort you and comfort me… Not prejudices, not gossip, not what readers of the local newspaper are thinking, but wha

Funeral Jimbo Carroll I was a senior in high school when one of my neighbors, George, committed suicide. He was 19 the only son his mother, a poor widow, Mrs. Maria. He hung himself because some friends made fun of him… Mrs. Maria mourned over the terrible loss of her only son was not her only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Put On The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 4, 2018

Forgiveness, Love, Christ's Example

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Put On the Love of Christ September 9, 2018 Colossians 3:12-17 (p. 822) Introduction: One of my favorite books of all time is one written by a Kentucky preacher named Brian Jones…It’s called “Getting Rid of the Gorilla: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises To Ourself & To God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2022

I want to present 4 resolutions, 4 commitments that God, in His Word, encourages us to make – 4 commitments which can make a radical difference in your life if you will just follow through on them.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This message is my adaptation of a fine sermon, “New Year” by Randy Barker, which he contributed to Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:13, Romans 6:12, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use What You Can

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 12, 2001

God uses what He can to show that Jesus is Christ.

Use What You Can Mark 11:1-11 I. Introduction: The ’60s were an exciting time in America and nothing was more exciting than the Space Program. The bravest men and the brightest minds were brought together to solve the most complicated challenges man has ever faced. Some of the by-products of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It‘s The End Of The World As We Know It!!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014

If I can’t get you to believe that we are living in the last days, then let me put it to you this way….These are the last days for you and for me.

2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unlimited Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Against The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

A sermon outlining the sins of blasphemy, grieving and quenching of the Spirit

Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #3 ¡§Sins Against the Spirit¡¨ Text: Matthew 12:30-32 OPENING JOKE: ¡§Four Preachers Confess¡¨ Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, ¡§Our people come to us and pour out their hearts, confess certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiveness That Does Not Stop Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2006

This is the first message in a Lenten Series on "The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

CROSS WORD ONE: THE FORGIVENESS THAT DOES NOT STOP --LUKE 23:33-38 On Sunday, February 21, 1988, Jimmy Swaggart, “America’s leading television evangelist,” on national television and before his Baton Rouge congregation of 7,000, tearfully confessed to “moral failure.” A few days later I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Resolving Disputes

Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000

All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Forgive - Matthew 18:15-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message will show you how to overcome anger in your heart and soften your heart toward someone when your heart is refusing to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-35 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would Have Been Better!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 15, 2015

Christian Get Serious About Your Walk With God, Because The World Is Depending Upon It!

John 15:22-If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. When it comes to seeing a miracle or miracles from God, or hearing about God’s wonderful mercy, or hearing about God’s amazing love, it would have been better for you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Like Waldo, I'm In The Crowd

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 13, 2001

Identifing with the people that are listed in these verses

Like Waldo, I’m in the crowd! Matt. 11:1-6 There has been a time in my life when I have been like the blind man, that I too couldn’t see, maybe not phyically but spiritually. There has been times in my life, I have been like the lame man, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist