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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

    “ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dropping The F (Forgiveness) Bomb

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    We often think that forgiveness is for the one who offended us. In this lesson we learn that we need to drop the forgiveness bomb on other because it frees us from bitterness and anger.

    Dropping the F-Bomb! How many of you know that when you receive Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, you receive forgiveness of your sin? If we are going to learn to be more forgiving and to forgive others, we need to first know that Jesus has forgiven us. When I was younger, I remember running ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    We Need Not Fairness, But Forgiveness

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014
     | 3,762 views

    Forgiveness is a cool drink of water to a dry and parched tongue. It is the medicine which heals us at the deepest level of our being. We all need forgiveness.

    Authority To Forgive Mark 2:1-12 Man’s deepest need is not for fairness, but for forgiveness. Forgiveness is the power to liberate from past sin and restore to an individual a sense of self-worth. Forgiveness is the power to deal with justifiable guilt, not by ignoring it, but by eliminating ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Forgives A Paralysed Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,143 views

    We often get carried away by the performance, but is the message being proclaimed clearly. Are we speaking the gospel in every situation we find ourselves in? Are we offering forgiveness and mercy. Are we engaged in the main game or just the side show?

    Have you noticed how mobile phones are now an essential accessory for so many people? It seems like no matter where you are you’re likely to find yourself standing next to someone who’s having a conversation on their phone. And if you’re like me you probably find yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Art Benavidez avatar

    Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    God’s has a plan for your life.

    Gen 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, NKJV I have always loved this story. It deals with the guy who was wronged. There is something in us that says “life is not fair” What happen to Joseph was not fair and we want justice and we want it now! We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025
     | 1,463 views

    The first word of Jesus on the cross

    On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Having Authority To Love And Forgive

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday that highlights that we have authority to love and forgive from God.

    The Gospel reading today, highlights some extremely important points for each one of us. One that we are going to explore further is the concept of Authority in our Christian lives. But before we begin let us remember that each of us are involved in the ministry of the church. Involved in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Meyer avatar

    Total Forgiveness- Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    In our continuing examination of the doctrine of Forgiveness, we learn of the benefits for us personally to Forgive the way God Forgives us.

    “Total Forgiveness- Part 3” Text: Luke 6:27-36 9-21-03 Grace, Mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There was once a Pastor who arrived at his new Church and his first Sunday in the pulpit he delivered a powerful sermon that really hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Forgiveness And The Unforgivable Sin: The Unforgiven Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    All sins can be forgiven, except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The meaning of this is explored with practical application.

    This morning we have some absolutely wonderful Scripture in front of us that opens our eyes to spiritual things. I love the Scriptures of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know, isn’t this true: We have difficulties in our lives, we have situations we find are hard to deal with, we have relationships that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Tison avatar

    God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

    INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Survivors Forgive Themselves And Others Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    A message on the importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing.

    INTRO ƒ{ In this award winning film called "The Mission", Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage takes shelter in a local church. ƒ{ He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South American ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Does Forgiveness Require Repentance

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    We are to forgive as Jesus forgave. Did Jesus forgive everyone? How should we respond to people who haven't repented.

    Does Forgiveness Require Repentance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title & Text Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Last week in teaching on this text I made and illustrated the point that if we want God to take care of our big pile of sins He requires us to give Him our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J JOHN avatar

    Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

    -- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

    Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Miller avatar

    Forgiveness-It Is The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Charles Miller on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    Broken relationships are devastating, yet forgiveness brings healing. We are called upon to be people who work toward forgiveness.

    Forgiveness—It’s the Heart of the Matter Sermon Series: Hope in a Hurting World January 22/23, 2005 St. Stephen LC Pastor Charles J. Miller II Interspersed among all the very funny moments in the movie, “Home Alone” are some extraordinary touching and poignant scenes. One such scene has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran