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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 449 ratings
     | 25,755 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
     | 62,875 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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

    A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    How Can I Ever Forgive You

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    The Necessity of Forgiveness

    Theme: HOW CAN I EVER FORGIVE YOU? 1. Because God has forgiven me. 2. Because God gives me the strength to do so How can I ever forgive you? You have hurt me for the last time! How many times have we heard or said these types of statements? In our Lord’s prayer we ask our heavenly Father to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing God - #3b - God's Compassion, Mercy, And Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Fifth in a series concerning the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

    KNOWING GOD –3b God’s Compassion, Mercy, and Forgiveness, Part 2 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction Last week we began what I had intended to be a one-week look at God’s compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. But as you know, we were not able to cover all of our outline, due to the amount of material we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    A Lifestyle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    WE MUST LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS. IT DESTORY’S OUR JOY, PEACE, AND OUR REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD.

    Title: A Lifestyle of Forgiveness Text: Mathew 18:21-35 Intro: Have you ever known someone that had a problem with forgiving? Someone that held a grudge and would not let go of it. Most likely they walked around bitter and angry most of the time. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 16,103 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

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Forgiving Others

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    Forgiveness is something that we have to deal with one way or another.

    FORGIVING OTHERS (Matthew 18:21-22) Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. (KJV) (Luke 17:3-4) Take heed to yourselves: If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,053 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

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,835 views

    Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

    Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 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?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Lose The Weight Of Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 10,176 views

    A final sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message looks at what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. A tough message for those dealing with forgiveness issues, but a challenging one for those seeking spiritual health.

    Lose the weight of unforgiveness Purpose: To illustrate the destructive nature of unforgiveness and to give opportunity to forgive. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1, "Let us throw off everything that hinders." 2. (I started this message with a personal story of friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Forgive For Good Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    Is there anyone you wouldn’t want to run into in a long, narrow hallway?

    Lots of times, I share a personal story to start the message each week. But not today. Why not? I’m talking about the hurts of life that come from other people. And like everyone, I’ve been hurt. But my hurts don’t compare with a lot of yours. I know so many of your stories. Deep hurt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    How many times should I forgive? What are the steps of reconciliation?

    You Do The Math Dealing With Difficult People – Part II Matthew 18:21-35 June 13, 2004 Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT) Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" [22] "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Butler avatar

    The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    A look at forgiveness from our perspective, as well as from God’s perspective.

    THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT Matthew 18:21-35 Key Verse and Theme: “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?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Miller avatar

    Forgiveness-It Is The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Charles Miller on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    Broken relationships are devastating, yet forgiveness brings healing. We are called upon to be people who work toward forgiveness.

    Forgiveness—It’s the Heart of the Matter Sermon Series: Hope in a Hurting World January 22/23, 2005 St. Stephen LC Pastor Charles J. Miller II Interspersed among all the very funny moments in the movie, “Home Alone” are some extraordinary touching and poignant scenes. One such scene has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran