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  • John Knight avatar

    Maxed Out Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,435 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

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,065 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

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    Erasing The Debt Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,636 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

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,135 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

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,010 views

    This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

    God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Harrison avatar

    Forgiveness- What Do We Carry And What Do We Let Go?

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,552 views

    Forgiveness is not about accepting that something wrong is somehow right, or trying to forget it: a prayerful reflection on Matthew 18.

    Today I would like to say a few words about things in our lives that we carry and things that we let go. I find today’s Gospel reading one of the most challenging in the Bible. With any apology, Jesus talks quite bluntly about the forgiveness God offers to us, and the expectation God has of us, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    How To Forgive And Forget Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 19,586 views

    This is the eighth sermon in a series of messages based on I Corinthians 13. This series is entitled, "How to Improve Your Love Life."

    The other day I saw an advertisement for Karate Lessons, and it made me think about the different lessons people usually take (Golf Lessons, Piano Lessons, Gun Saftey Lessons, etc.) But I’ve never seen an advertisement for lessons on one of the most important things we’ll ever do - lessons on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 3,782 views

    If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

    Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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
     | 62,884 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

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    "Forgiveness-God's And Ours" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,641 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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    Get Over It!

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    IF WE ARE CHRISTIANS WE MUST FORGIVE OTHERS WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST US!

    GET OVER IT! MATTHEW 18: 21 ¡V 35 JULY 21, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger of First Presbyterian Church Warren, Pennsylvania tells the story of a man who loved dogs. He served as a speaker in various civic clubs to benefit the SPCA: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claud Owens avatar

    Correcting And Forgiving

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,357 views

    What to do when a brother or sister in the faith sins.

    CORRECTING AND FORGIVING SIN Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1 - 7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: 15 - 35 In today’s gospel reading Jesus addresses the question of what to do when you find a member of the congregation in sin. Our English translations of the bible have it, "When a brother sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,835 views

    benefits of forgivness

    Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Giving Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

    GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    "Forgive..."

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    This is the 2nd in a two-part message on our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part focuses on our forgiveness to others.

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 18:28-35 ¡§Forgive¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Every now and then, Tammy will surprise me by using a new word that I would not expect her to use. She calls it her ¡§word for the day¡¨, and she¡¦ll find every situation possible to use it as often as she can for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist