Sermons on Unforgivness:

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017

Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Unpredictable Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2010

This story illustrates three of the possible attitudes of people that encounter Christ. 1. There are those who run from him 2. There are those who tell him to go away and 3. There are those who embrace him, those whom Jesus heals and who then go ou

Rotherby 20-06-2010 I wonder, when you heard our Gospel reading read this morning if you like me focussed initially on the destruction of the pigs in this story. I wonder if you asked the question Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Change

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 8, 2010

We sing “Change My Heart O God”, but do you really mean it? Or is this change just for a moment, just for this song, because we really don’t want our life to change.

Acts 17:16-34 (NLT) Change We just had a mid-term election; we have change in our future. At least that’s what we voted for. We the people, we the people, are tired of the same ol’ thing, time after time. They all say, more water, less taxes and put the rights of the people back into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Nazarene

A Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 21, 2010

A sermon showing the advantages of forgiveness and disadvantages of not forgiving.

Intro In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,Solomon said some words:to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven...a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace. Forgiveness and Peace How many of us long for peace? Peace in our minds,peace in our heart,peace in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven People Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

This is the final message in our series exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 and the challenge to not only experience God's forgiveness but also to extend it.

Forgiven People • Matthew 6:12-15 INTRODUCTION: As FOOD is to the BODY (v 11), FORGIVENESS is to the SOUL. The tragedy is that many are living MALNOURISHED lives. EX. Malnutrition… Tendency to hold grudges… THREE FUNDAMENTALS OF FORGIVENESS I. I NEED God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 1, 2023

Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, the remembrance of Communion should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service and encouraged by it's revelation.

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 “Remembrance” April 3, 2023 Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, this one remembrance should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. As we prepare to partake of the Communion once again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Holding Grudges

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

This message highlights the severe consequences of holding grudges while encouraging forgiveness and reconciliation.

THE DANGER OF HOLDING GRUDGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:31-32 "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:14-15, Hebrews 12:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 19:11, Romans 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 7, 2011

Forgiveness is about you as much as anyone else.

Forgiveness I shared with you Sun that sometimes when I share things, the message I have is for me. Who does the message the pastor has apply to? You? Just you? Everybody? No God may be speaking to all of us tonight but I know he is talking to me. Everybody has been wounded by someone? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: *other

Seven Biblical Laws Of Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 14, 2011

True prayer is not just a one-way monologue. It also involves being still and silent before God and allowing time to listen to Him. Many do all the talking (if not the complaining), when listening to God’s still small voice is a great joy!

Intro: Today we ponder on prayer. Real prayer is our means of releasing faith and submitting our hearts to the Lord’s will. Simply put, prayer involves among other things: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) in the Spirit. True prayer is not just a one-way monologue. It also ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: *other

Satisfying The Real Thirst Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 63 describes how David, in the wilderness, expressed a desperate, physical and spiritual thirst for God's presence, which he valued as better than life itself and which ultimately brought him deep satisfaction and confident praise.

??Today, we turn our hearts to a psalm that feels as relevant today as it did thousands of years ago. When King David penned these words, he wasn't in the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family. The heading of the psalm tells us he was in the wilderness of Judah. ?Imagine that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs That Your Spiritual Fire Is Dying

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025

Spiritual fire does not die suddenly—it fades gradually. A believer must stay alert to the early warning signs.

SIGNS THAT YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE IS DYING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Kings 19:9-10, Jeremiah 2:2-5, Galatians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Fire represents passion, zeal, and the vibrant presence of God in a believer’s life. In ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Opportunity To Testify

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2025

We are to live out our faith and testimony despite persecution, rejection, hatefulness and all the world's troubles.

POPE JOHN XXIII, ONCE SAID, “EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST BE CONVINCED OF HIS FUNDAMENTAL AND VITAL DUTY OF BEARING WITNESS TO THE TRUTH IN WHICH HE BELIEVES AND THE GRACE THAT HAS TRANSFORMED HIM.” WE MUST BE A LIVING WITNESS FOR JESUS. THE EVER-GROWING DARKNESS OF THE WORLD TESTIFIES TO ITS NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 8:39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rising Above: The Grace Of God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, which allowed him and his family to rise above the flood. This story serves as a reminder that God's grace can lift us up in times of hardship.

In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah, a man who found favor in the eyes of the Lord. In a time when wickedness was rampant and every thought of man's heart was evil, Noah stood out as a righteous man. God saw this and decided to spare Noah and his family from the impending flood that would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Topics: Grace Of God, Noah's Story

The Bitter Sweet Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To address the issue of irresponsible behavior, its consequences, and the transformative power of God's Word to bring about change.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a subject that may hit close to home for some of us - irresponsible behavior. We'll delve into the bitter reality of the consequences of our actions, but we won't stop there. We'll also explore the sweet truth of change and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Topics: Irresponsible Behavior

Forgiving Means Forgeting Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Misconceptions concerning forgiveness have forged a very formidable spiritual myth. This spiritual myth is the widely-held belief that genuine forgives means literally forgetting what happened.

Series: Mythbusters “Forgiving Means Forgetting” 1 Samuel 12:13-14 Matthew 18:21-35 Open After a two week break with Youth Sunday two weeks ago and the concert last week, we’re back in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ