Sermons on Words Of Forgiveness:

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

How Do We Forgive?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

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

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Jun 17, 2007

A message on the church being a place of forgiveness & fellowship by Coy Sample of Park Place Baptist Church.

Genesis 3:8-24; Psalm 32; Acts 2:14-41 The Sin of Genesis 3:8-24: 1. They were ashamed (Gn 3:8) 2. They were afraid (Gn 3:9-10) 3. They were accountable (Gn 3:11-24) The Saving of souls in these situations: 1. Adam and eve were redeemed (Gn 3:21) 2. David was reconciled (Ps 32) 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the life of Ahithophel and what happened when he refused to forgive David

Notice four things about Ahithophel’s life and his unforgiving spirit... 1. His GREATNESS (16:23) A. He was great because of his position. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 B. He was great because of his posterity. Son: Eliam (one of David’s mighty men) Granddaughter: Bathsheba (future ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping The Hurt Through Forgiveness

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 15, 2008

We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. How can we live in a broken world and still have peace?

Purpose: To show why forgiving others is important. Aim: I want the listener to know how to forgive others and then do it. INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. Jesus, on the other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Forgiveness Looks Like" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Just what does real forgiveness look like?

In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to all those things associated with unforgiveness - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Father Through Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The Lord’s prayer sets a model of God’s desire to forgive

Finding the Father through Forgiveness Matthew 6:12-13 October 17, 1999 Morning Worship INTRODUCTION I. Sir Alexander Fleming and Winston Churchill A. Young Churchill saved from drowning 1. Winston Churchill nearly died at a young age 2. He was swimming with friends and got in too deep and began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiving Toxic People 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009

July 12, 09 We can forgive others by remembering how much God has forgiven us.

Forgiveness part 2 July 12, 2009 Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus & Toxic People – where we’ve been – Judas; confrontation; receiving the Father’s Love; breaking relationship; forgiving. Last week I told the story of a woman who was struggling with forgiving the man who shot and paralysed her. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiving Others In An Unforgiving World”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 1, 2009

Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God.

“Forgiving Others in an Unforgiving World” Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God. To be a Christian we must have the spirit of Christ abiding in our hearts; and to have the spirit of Christ means that we will forgive people, even as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Dropping The F (Forgiveness) Bomb

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012

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

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Other

Sweet Revenge- Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Revenge is considered sweet, forgiveness is even sweeter.

Sometimes it's called sweet revenge. This report is from London. Janine Brooks was a dental student when a man ran into her car, totaled it, and drove away. That was ten years ago. Her damaged car resulted in a considerable financial burden on her student income but the motorist neither apologized ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgive - Better Than Revenge

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

We want revenge, but God teaches a better way.

Genesis 45 Forgive because God gets revenge, not you Thursday Intercom Have you ever wanted to really get back at someone? I am so sick and tired of that person, making my life miserable. I am going to make that person pay. Have you ever wanted to do that? What's that called? Revenge. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011

The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8

Denomination: Methodist