Sermons on You Ought To Forgive:

How To Celebrate Mother's Day If You Hate Your Mother?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 1, 2017

Message addresses people who dread mother's day because they were abused or had bad mothers.

Today is Mother's Day. The Day we celebrate good mothers. The mothers who loved and cared for their children. But what about our brothers and sisters who did not have good mothers? What about our brothers and sisters who hate to see this day coming because it brings up bad memories of a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving As Jesus Loved

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004

"People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon 2 Of 3 On Prayer)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 8, 2023

Pastors do a lot of preaching on prayer because they know how important it is to us Christians.

But many preachers are guilty of telling Christians they should pray, but they do not tell them from the scriptures HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY. The fact is, if we cannot pray effective prayers why bother to pray at all. If you ask the average Christian do they know how to pray they would tell you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does God Love You?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

God’s love is shown through salvation, forgiveness and restoration.

How Much Does God Love You? Today?s scripture comes from the book of 1st John. ?God is love.? This scripture was written by John the apostle. One of Jesus? disciples and was one of the three core members that went everywhere with Jesus. He is noted for writing five of the New Testament books; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Forgiving Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2010

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

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Beats Love Part 5

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

Loving people means you forgive them as God forgives you.

Early in my relationship with Ann, before we were married, I did a number of really stupid things in our relationship. • There was the time she sent me a “swatch” watch for my birthday and when she called me the first thing I said was “I wanted a blue one” instead of “thank you” • I won’t bore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Comes From The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 27, 2004

PENTECOST 17(A) - Forgivness comes from the heart: from the heart of our Lord and from the hearts of believers.

FORGIVENESS COMES FROM THE HEART MATTHEW 18:21-35 - September 26,2004 - Pentecost 17 MATTHEW 18:21-35 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Straight Outta Context: Luke 11:9 - See You At The Pole Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 16, 2015

Luke 11:9 doesn't say, “Ask for anything you want.” It’s more like, “Ask for my kingdom, and you will have it.”

Next week is See You At The Pole. See You At The Pole is an event where students nationwide gather together around the flagpole of their school and pray for their school, their classmates, the teachers, and their community. It’s a way to live out your faith -- to walk according to scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Forgive - Matthew 18:15-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message will show you how to overcome anger in your heart and soften your heart toward someone when your heart is refusing to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-35 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

He Made It Again/Fruit Salad

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2003

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE JESUS IS TO FORGIVE THAT PERSON WHICH YOU ARE, BITTER, ANGRY OR HURT. AS YOU FORGIVE ANOTHER, YOU WILL RELEASE YOURSELF FROM BEHIND THE BARS OF BITTERNESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

HE MADE IT AGAIN! FRUIT SALAD! Broken, spilled out, at Jesus’ feet. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jeremiah 18:2 The word of the Lord told Jeremiah, ARISE, and GO to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear my word. 4. And the vessel that He made of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:2-4, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know God ¡v Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡v The Lord Who Sanctifies You Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God - Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡V The Lord who Sanctifies You

Getting to Know God ¡V Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡V The Lord who Sanctifies You ¡V Ex 31:12-18 In 1981, the Movie Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell. He was a world class athlete and I want to show you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 23, 2010

We are no different than Peter who denied knowing Jesus three times.

Text: “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). If someone were to ask you if you love Jesus, what would you say? If you simply answered “Yes” do you think you would positively convince the person who asked you that question? How do people know without a shadow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Want To Be Well?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 27, 2020

A message about overcoming brokenness and hurt. Moving from the past.

Will You Be Made Well? Theme: Text: John 5:1 – 7 Introduction Before looking at the following story with regard to its practical application, I would like us to consider its theological implications, for in it we find a clear picture of the impotency of tradition and organized religion… Courson ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God