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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013
     | 6,145 views

    I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

    Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Why We Must Forgive Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,184 views

    This is the fourth Part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:12)

    Today we'll continue our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:12. The Lord Jesus related these two requests, "Give us today our daily bread" with "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." The point is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.14 Forgive? Why? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    Forgiveness is like gravity, it’s not just a good idea it’s the law. This message looks at Christ’s words on forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer

    Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    God’s Forgiving Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,001 views

    This sermon looks at three aspects of God’s forgiveness: 1. I need to ask for it. 2. I need to trust in it. 3. I need to walk in it.

    GOD’S FORGIVING GRACE The defendant sat in the courtroom as the charges were read. It was a long list of charges. It was then that the judge asked the question: “How does the defendant plead?” The accused stood to his feet and without hesitation replied: “Guilty as charged.” This is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gaston avatar

    Why Should I Forgive?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2016
     | 8,296 views

    The dramatic story of 66730 and how she forgave her tormentors. The 3 top arguments of those who say they can't forgive and the rationales to disarm those arguments.

    WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? Lk. 17:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An army recruit was assigned to the paratroopers’ outfit. The instructor explained the operation of parachutes and the fundamentals of skydiving to the recruits. 2. He included a lot of terminology, such as: “Jumpmaster, Air ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    "forgive And Forget" Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,727 views

    When Paul said that we are to "forgive others as God in Christ forgives us" (Ephesians 4:32), does God actually forget our sins that He forgave? God forgets nothing, but He will not hold our sins against us.

    A. Ephesians 4:32- “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ILLUSTRATION: Charles Swindoll tells the story of a Jewish rabbi named Saul Rosenberg, who one day did something really STUPID that terribly UPSET his wife, Ethel. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Confession Of Sin And Prayer For Forgiveness.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.”

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.” This is the best known of the seven traditional penitential psalms, 6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143, and one of the most moving prayers in the Old Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Art Benavidez avatar

    Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    Forgiveness is not an option.

    Forgive or Not be Forgiven (Part 1) Matt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV) Jesus said that in order to be forgiven that we must forgive others of their sins. I believe that this is one of the hardest issues that people fight with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How Do We Forgive?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    Forgiveness is a big problem in our lives. This message addresses our need to forgive.

    HOW DO WE FORGIVE? Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO: Simon Peter’s question was a sincere one. He wanted to know exactly what the Master expected out of him. The prominent Rabbis of the day were teaching that one should forgive his brother three times. Was that enough? Peter wondered. So one day he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Experiencing His Passionate Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    Do I REALLY need Jesus’ sacrifice? Why can’t I just go to God as I am?

    OPEN: In a speech Mark Twain gave before the Society of American Authors in 1900, he said: “I am constructed like everybody else and enjoy a compliment as well as any other fool, but I do… have… another side. I have a WICKED side. Estimable friends who know all about it would tell you and take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Face Of Forgiveness-The Thief Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2012
     | 10,738 views

    Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. They wanted to present Him as a common criminal dying with His kind. But, as usual, Jesus tur

    5-25-03 Title: The Face of Forgiveness: The Thief Text: (Luke 23:39-43) Scripture Reading: Luke 23:26-43 Introduction Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Webb avatar

    Cameos Of God's Perfect Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    Word pictures of how God forgives. These give us a better understanding of how we too can forgive more perfectly

    Matthew 18:21-22 - Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. No doubt Peter thought his Master would be pleased with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #7understanding Love: Forgiveness...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 12, 2016
     | 5,528 views

    We need a deep understanding of love. There are many avenues of love. One expression of love is to be quick to forgive the hurts, frustrations, revenge, resentment that can secretly erode love.

    #7 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: FORGIVENESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS: To refuse to forgive is like burning a bridge that crosses the gap between us and heaven. REAL LOVES FINDS FORGIVENESS EASY. FORGIVENESS IS THE SWEET FRAGRANCE OF THAT THE ROSE LEAVES ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,695 views

    A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

    Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist