Sermons on Unhindered Forgiveness:

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

The Power of Forgiveness

I. Introduction A. Have you ever done something dumb? B. 6 or 7 years old, had a dart board in the upstairs hallway. a. The kind you play with metal tipped darts. b. Hallway just perfect for throwing darts. c. Brother and I were playing. d. Earlier that week he had accidentally stepped on my ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Fact Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2011

A sermon for those who have sinned greatly and who don't think that there is hope for them.

"The Fact of Forgiveness" Psalms 130:1-8 Scripture Reading Psalms 130:4 "But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared." I. The Torment of unforgiveness a. The depths v. 1a Out of the depths - The word rendered "depths" is from a verb - עמק ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven And Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

5th in series dealing with reciprocating forgivenes on the basis that we have been so fully forgiven.

Ephesians Series #5 “Forgiven and Forgiving” The identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church. I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Agents Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2011

We see in Paul's prayer of thanksgiving for Philemon the reality of a forgiven childe of God. He was not only forgiven but Paul points out He is an agent of forgiveness.

Intro: Today across America there will probably be many sermons based around the theme of love. How appropriate that Paul in this personal letter to Philemon commends him for his love having feet and hands. If you remember from last week that Paul was calling Philemon to forgive his run away ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

Forgiving others will set you free.

A Matter of Forgiveness January 24, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiving others will set you free. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: After the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011

Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

With God There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

Forgiveness is first and foremost a matter between us and God rather than us and others. We are released once again into rich fellowship with our heavenly Father when we release others from their debt to us because God has asked us to.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS INTRO This week we learned through the news media of the sentencing of three youths for the murder of Nachatter Singh Bola who was on holiday on Scotland and was killed by the intoxicated youths for a kebab takeaway he was on his way home with. It's one of many senseless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Forgiveness

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 10, 2011

The fourth in a series of walkng worthy of calling ourselves Christians. We are called and commanded to be a people of forgiveness.

WALKING IN FORGIVENESS [ OUR GREAT KENOSIS ] Mt 18:21-35 INTRO: There is an old story that came out of the Korean War. Some officers had a Korean man cooking for them. They treated him rather badly, constantly playing practical jokes on him. They nailed his shoes to the floor. They put buckets of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012

Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

“Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Total Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 29, 2012

Our sins can be all gone never to see are hear any more

TOTAL FORGIVENESS Luke 7: 46My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:48

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Relationships

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2011

Taking seriously the command of Jesus to forgive -- what it means and what it does not mean.

A man was walking on the sidewalk outside a playground with a high wooden fence and heard the children chanting, “Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen!” He stopped and, finding a small hole in the fence, he bent over to look in. Just like that, a finger poked him in the eye. And the chanting continued, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiven To Forgive Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

As challenging as it may be Christians are called to place no limitations on their forgiveness of others.

Matthew 18:21-35 “Forgiven to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar business. There are millions of people, like you and me, who are willing to shell out significant amounts of cash in order to attain the nirvana of success. They develop seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"Tough To Forgive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 26, 2011

If you are having a tough time forgiving someone this sermon may be just for you.

I received an e mail about writing a devotional on forgiveness. Apparently when this man sees a certain individual this individual tries to bully him. He swears at him and not only talks down to him but to his grandson. From what I gather the “Bully’s” business is not going well ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14