In Preaching Articles: "Forgiveness" showing 1-8 of 8

7 Things Forgiveness Is Not

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 10, 2022

Understanding forgiveness doesn’t make it easier to forgive, but it does make it more meaningful. I believe understanding the process could make us more likely to offer the forgiveness we are commanded to give.

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, relationships, Loving Others, Being merciful , grace  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Forgiveness Is

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 11, 2022

As difficult as forgiveness may be to extend, it is often a most important ingredient in healthy relationships and in being a completely healthy person.

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, relationships, Loving Others, grace  (view more)  (view less)

Wayne Cordeiro: Preaching On The Edge Of Laughter

By Wayne Cordeiro on Jul 19, 2011

"Congregations that never laugh find that forgiveness comes hard. In a church that laughs easily, forgiveness also comes easily. Allow your spirit to be lifted by laughter. It will do more than just improve your communication, it will change your church."

Scripture: Matthew 19:24

Tags: Preaching, Laughter

John Piper: The Gladness Of The Risen God

By Sermoncentral on Apr 11, 2020

Master preacher John Piper asks his listeners three questions, then leads them to the empty tomb.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10, Nehemiah 2:1-8:9

Tags: Forgiveness, Jesus, Easter, God, Preaching, risen  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Church? Six Bold Preaching Points

By Ray Hollenbach on May 29, 2019

The bottom line is this: Church is God’s idea, and we ignore it at our peril.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-15, Romans 1:1-12:15

Tags: Forgiveness, Preaching, Equip, Church's witness

How Pastors And Parents Can Help Children Benefit From The Sermon

By Erik Raymond on May 9, 2019

Erik Raymond suggests some things he has done as both dad and pastor to help kids hear and understand the message in “big church.”

Tags: Forgiveness, Preaching

8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on May 15, 2018

Here are some smart, practical things you can do to connect with more people in your community and give them a chance to get to know your church.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-45:35

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, Together, Church General, Evangelism How To  (view more)  (view less)

Real Love Encourages Others To Do The Right, Most God-Glorifying Thing

By Sermoncentral on Jun 8, 2022

Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love, not to withhold the truth in love. Real love doesn’t quit or give up; it will offer help and point to Jesus Christ as the only true source of healing and forgiveness.

Scripture: John 1:14, Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Abortion, friendship, Real Love, speak truth in love