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  • Pat Cook avatar

    My Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 228 ratings
     | 67,288 views

    Expository and topical look at forgiveness from the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

    Matthew 18:21-35 - My Chains Fell Off At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Forgive One Another

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive others on the basis of His forgiveness ... out of grace & mercy ... not because they deserve it.

    “Forgive One Another” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 4:31 - Last Sunday we looked at “bitterness” … WHY we are bitter … WHAT bitterness looks like … HOW to overcome bitterness. TODAY we will look at one of the CAUSES of BITTERNESS. If we want to AVOID bitterness, it is essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Maxed Out Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    The pain of forgiveness.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Maxed Out February 24, 2002 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: My experience of being robbed How we often respond to such experiences Fear, Anger, Bitterness, Seek Vengeance Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God.

    The Unmerciful Servant Text: Matthew 18.21-35 Thesis: To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God. Introduction: (1) “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5.7). (2) The Background: “Then Peter came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Erasing The Debt Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

    Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 16,069 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,009 views

    Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

    “ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 449 ratings
     | 25,737 views

    A consideration of five reasons that we should want to pursue forgiveness.

    We begin this morning with the knowledge that Jesus has commanded us to forgive. We add to that our general belief that forgiveness is a good thing. But, then, when we get into the actual situation where our heart has been stomped on and our emotions have been ripped to shreds, we need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Do I Forgive Him? How Do I Forgive Her?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 878 ratings
     | 62,829 views

    This sermon walks through the 5 steps toward actually forgiving someone.

    Last week we spoke of why to forgive [see sermon “Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?”]. Quickly on the heels of that question, though, comes the equally difficult question of how you forgive. We all understand the general concept of forgiveness, but most of us are not especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Forgiveness-God's And Ours" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,564 views

    God’s forgiveness frees us to forgive others.

    "Forgiveness-God’s and Ours" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car which read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment, and if I don’t park here I’ll lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    227 - Forgiving From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 12,461 views

    To forgive is to release someone from prison; including yourself.

    Sermon Study 227 – FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART Key Scripture: Mat 18:35 "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Illustrate: (1) 10 years ago April 1992, there was a truck driver by the name Reginald Denny driving in LA as his routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norm Story avatar

    Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

    Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

    "Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Magee avatar

    How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,858 views

    Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

    “How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gerald avatar

    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Goelzer avatar

    How Can I Ever Forgive You?

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    Encourage and empower the beleiver to cherish teh forgiveness they have from their heeavenly Father so much so that they will continually forgive each other.

    NIV Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran