Sermons on You Ought To Forgive:

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

We ask God to forgive us, but we often times withhold forgiveness from others. Yet, Lord Jesus issues a startling warning in Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

We ask God to forgive us, but we often times withhold forgiveness from others. Yet, Lord Jesus issues a startling warning in Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Jesus desires mercy, not sacrifice (1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Church Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 9, 2020

Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable.

Introduction Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable. Anne and I enjoyed going out to eat after church, but recently we have been confided to eating in our car. That is not nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023

As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Manner Of Person Ought Ye To Be

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

Why did Peter say, “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be...”

Let me show you. These words appear in Peter’s great chapter on the second coming of Christ. Peter was telling us some of the things that would occur before Christ’s second coming. -In verses 3-4 he tells us there will be scoffers. We read, “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If You Do Not Forgive… - Matthew 6:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 22, 2024

This message and the next will help you understand what God requires of you when someone hurts you, and how to move your heart from unwillingness to forgive to eagerness to forgive.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Christmas Is Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 2, 2012

During the Christmas Seaon feelings inevitably get hurt. Learn how to forgive those who have hurt you. Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer T

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer Text: Genesis 45:1-3, 14-15 Date: January 8, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Based on an outline from lifechurch-tv.) INTRODUCTION Today we begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Why I'm A Christian & I Think You Ought To Be Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

Why should I be a Christian? How long is eternity? Do Heaven and Hell really exist?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why I'm a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Paying Attention

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

We can learn some valuable lessons from the life of King Hezekiah

Are You Paying Attention II Chronicles 29:1-10 1Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

So hey, good morning and welcome to this place that we call DCC. It is so good to have you with us this morning, that’s always true, but especially true if you are brand new. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to you if you were here for the first time last weekend on Easter and are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 18, 2002

When we don’t think we are worth anything, God thinks we are worth something.

(INTRO) Often times we wonder just who we are, What is my place in this world? And that is a good question, but the answer is not always an easy one. There are time we step back and say to ourselves what is my purpose in this live or where am I going? These are the question that we are faced with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Give Is What You Get Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007

If we give mercy, we will get mercy.

We live in a world that gets but not gives. We want to receive but we don’t want to give. But our Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”[1] Note that it is blessed to receive. Yet it is more blessed to give. We always want people to understand us. But we don’t always want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Battle To Forgive Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness For The Foremost Sinner

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2022

Can God forgive you of the worst sin you've ever committed? The message explores the grace of God, not to excuse our sin, but to encourage us to look to God for grace as we turn from our sin to walk with Him.

“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist