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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 26,653 views

    God never gives up on his children.

    THE FORGIVING FATHER A. As much as we like to believe that our Heavenly Father is a God of COMPASSION, MERCY, and GRACE, there are still some Christians who have difficulty accepting God’s complete FORGIVENESS. 1. There are those who look at their lives as being so STAINED with SIN that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    To Forgive Is Human Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
     | 3,092 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 2

    TO FORGIVE IS HUMAN (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Love Forgives Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2013
     | 9,632 views

    This sermon explores what Scripture says about love and forgiveness.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a few cartoons to get us thinking about forgiveness and how difficult and confusing a subject it can be. 1. The first cartoon shows a wife saying to her husband, “Forgive you?...Sure I’ll forgive you…the moment I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Forgive Is Divine Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 2

    TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Journey Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

    THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    Forgive Or Be Crippled

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    In Mark 2, Jesus told the crippled man that his sins were forgiven. What if his continuing injuries resulted from his refusal to forgive the person responsible for his injuries? Like him, we must forgive or our unforgiveness will cripple us!

    FORGIVE OR BE CRIPPLED Mk. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019
     | 3,169 views

    This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

    "Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Vonnie E James avatar

    A Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 21, 2010
     | 6,927 views

    A sermon showing the advantages of forgiveness and disadvantages of not forgiving.

    Intro In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,Solomon said some words:to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven...a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace. Forgiveness and Peace How many of us long for peace? Peace in our minds,peace in our heart,peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    The Miracle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
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    Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

    BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Benefits Of Forgiving

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,929 views

    Everyone gets hurt by others. Instead of jumping into the common ungodly responses to this, step into the benefits of forgiveness.

    Benefits of Forgiving Pastor Eric Hanson Read: Romans 12:14 & 17-21, Matthew 5:43-44, & Luke 6:27-38 Everyone gets hurt by others. Ungodly responses to this include the following four. : 1. Retaliate against the person or persons so as to hurt them in return. This action can range from speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,913 views

    A message of hope for believers who have sinned.

    The Freedom of Forgiveness 1 John 1:5-10 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Stright avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kenneth Stright on Jun 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,427 views

    Pastoral Care and Psychology in Psalm 32

    THE JOY OF FORGIVENESS Psalm 32 Luke 7:36-8.3 Let me take you on an unique journey through Psalm 32 using some assistance from the world my daughter inhabits – the world of psychology. She speaks a different language at work than I employ here at church but I’m not all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Seriousness Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 16, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    We are told to forgive because God forgave us. We can do that when we take off the old garments of bitterness and anger and replace them with love, compassion and humility. Today we'll see Jesus communicating how serious forgiving others is.

    THE SERIOUSNESS OF FORGIVENESS Last week we looked into the subject of forgiveness. I started by saying we first had to answer the question of whether or not we want to forgive. And if we do we need to determine how to go about it. We looked at Paul's words in Eph., and Col. and saw that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,955 views

    Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

    THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Randolph avatar

    The Character Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    Forgiveness in Philemon

    Last week we were introduced to the Philemon and the situation he found himself in. His slave, Onesimus had stolen from him and ran away to the city of Rome. While there Onesimus came across the apostle Paul was led to salvation in Christ Jesus. Paul has now returned Onesimus to Philemon. Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational