Sermons on we are forgiven:

We Are Not Who We Used To Be

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 5, 2019

This message, although not a sequel, builds on an earlier teaching, "Dead To The World."

We are not who we used to be In November, I delivered a message titled “Dead to the World.” In that message, I talked about what it meant to be dead to sin and to the things of this world. But the focus of the message was on what it means to be spiritually alive without the shackles of the Adamic ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:27-29, John 17:16, Galatians 5:10, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 4:8, John 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumph Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016

Looking at Jesus saying from the cross, "My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me"

Introduction A. I borrowed portions of this sermon from Pastor Charles R Brown of Esther First Baptist Church, From his Series: Cross Sayings From The Christ 1. This one is titled “Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” a. Lets turn to Matthew 27:45 - 46 B. When you spend some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Bath! Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007

The second in the series on fellowship in 1 John. These verses describe how Christians are to be cleansed of sins committed after baptism. Most people won’t live in a filthy house but they will let filth clutter their hearts.

If you have ever felt distanced from others, maybe its time you take a bath. Most of us shower every single day because we sweat and work hard. Some work in stinky jobs or in jobs with tons of dirt and dust flying everywhere. Sometimes we just need a bath. How many of you have jumped in a mud ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Must Forgive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2011

Jesus is in the tradition of the OT when he commands us to forgive without limit; if we do not, we imperil our immortal souls

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Course September 11, 2011 The three precious verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans that we read on this Sunday come and go so quickly that we might miss their import entirely. “None of us lives for himself, and none of us dies for himself. If we live, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017

The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010

As God has forgiven us He expects us to extend forgiveness to others.

What can we learn from the parables? 1. God has forgiven us of a very large debt. The unmerciful servant was forgiven of a very large debt. One talent would purchase a slave; it is equivalent to 20 years= wages for the average man. The unmerciful servant owed his master 10,000 talents! There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Ready Or Not - Here Comes Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2018

Jesus' Resurrection was a Game Changer. And yet the world, his disciples and friends were not ready. Are we ready to meet the Risen Lord?

Scripture: John 20:1-18 Theme: New Creation Title: Ready or Not - Here Comes Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! Growing up, I watched my father worked hard for our family. He not only worked hard, he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are God's Reflection

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The People of God are to reflect the qualities of God.

If you want the word file and powerpoint for free just email me, with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Colossians 3:12-14 “We are God’s Reflection” “The People of God are to reflect the qualities of God.” 02.03.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e0EQlQXoEo (Start with title and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drama Queen? Hornet's Nest?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2018

We must consider the role of BEING OFFENDED? Jesus warned us in Matthew 24 of second coming agendas... one of those is being offended and hurting each other. How you handle being offended is your choice.

DRAMA QUEEN? HORNET’S NEST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***OFFEND: to be difficult, to cause people to feel hurt, angry, upset at something said or done, to be unpleasant, to do wrong, to hurt or cause pain, ***DRAMA QUEEN: a person who acts as though things are much worse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Do We Sin? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 21, 2010

This message answers the question, "When does it becaome a sin in out thought?"

"I Want The Truth!” January 17, 2010 This morning I am continuing with the sermon series “I want the truth!” I got some response to my request and hope to get many more as we go along. For those who were not here last week I will explain what I am doing and I hope you will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Dwell In God's House

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003

Through faith in Christ, we are God’s children and members of his household.

The other day I was playing with my sons. We were building a house out of blocks. Up and up the structure went until it would reach a certain point, and, then it toppled over. So we’d start over. Higher and higher the blocks would go until they fell over. This happened a couple of times and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoration

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 23, 2023

We have all slipped up and made mistakes. Remorse is a deep feeling of guilt and sorrow. People run away because of shame. It is God's heart not to condemn. Run back to Him. God loves you and will restore you.

Some time ago I made a large mistake and it almost cost me everything I had. When I spoke to my youngest son he said, “Dad just promise me, that you will get back on the horse and ride again.” My son was only telling me what I have told so many, life is all about falling down, getting up, dusting ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-10, Matthew 26:20-25, Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:60-61, 2 Corinthians 7:10, John 3:17, John 21:1-17, Hebrews 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2010

We forgive because we have been forgiven.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-5, Mathew 6:6-13 “Forgive us our Debts” Introduction “When you have been sitting in a well-lighted room and are suddenly called into the outer darkness, how black it seems. And thus when a man has dwelt in communion with God, sin becomes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Me? Forgive You? Ha!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 2, 2020

we must learn to forgive if we want to be forgiven

“Me? Forgive You? Hah!” Matthew 6:9-13 David P. Nolte It is a dangerous prayer to pray. If the Lord would answer it in the form we ask, we’d be in a bad way. Ironically Jesus taught us this kind of prayer. He did not intend it to become a mantra, but a model: He said to “pray in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are What We Eat

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

This concludes a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. God’s call of grace on our own lives calls us to be Christian witnesses to others. Our attitudes, behaviors, and actions reflect on our Christian witness.

Bibliography: Becoming a Contageous Christian by Bill Hybels, Can We Talk? by Robert Tuttle This summer, we have been traveling with Paul, taking a trip down the Roman road of salvation. On our journey, Paul has taken the time to share with us the following things: 1. There is nothing you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Methodist