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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Why Forgiving Others Is So Important

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 34,913 views

    Last of a three-part series on forgiving others.

    Why Forgiving Others is So Important Various Scriptures March 21, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: We’ve spent the last two weeks talking about this whole issue of forgiveness. We’ve looked at what it is and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Importance Of Redemption

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    What does "redemption" mean? This sermon describes what being redeemed means.

    The Importance of Redemption 1 Peter 1:17-23 August 20, 2006 AM Last week, we talked about being Holy – or the principle of Sanctification – being set apart for God’s service. This morning, we dive into the thought of how we can be sanctified and changed: the process of redemption. Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Perspective Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,435 views

    A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

    Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness 7 X 70

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,614 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

    1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Don Walker avatar

    The Myth Of Self-Importance Series

    Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    As healthy family relationships are established, individuals and society grow stronger.

    Don’t You Believe It: The Myth of Self-Importance Exodus 20:12 Morning, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker Over the last two weeks we’ve been dealing with the topic of ¡§Don¡¦t You Believe It.¡¨ The basic idea is that our society accepts a number of myths as truth. They have become accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Searles avatar

    Is The Body Important To God? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Searles on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,784 views

    Many quesions whether our bodies and what we do with them are important to God.

    Intro: We are often taught about how God is interested in our spirit. 1. ¡§Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart¡¨ a. We must be looked at in context; Samuel was convicted of looking for one with the stature of a king rather then the heart of one. 2. ¡§Not what enters a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

    Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Unforgiveness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 410 views

    Explore the importance of forgiveness as a deliberate choice, reflecting on God's forgiveness towards us and the necessity of extending that forgiveness to others.

    Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to unpack a powerful parable from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage speaks to the heart of our human struggle with forgiveness, and it lays bare the consequences of unforgiveness in our lives. It's a story that calls us to ...read more

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    The Importance Of Tetelestai

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,270 views

    Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

    The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Last Words

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019
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     | 7,930 views

    The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

    Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Many Times? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 518 views

    Explore the power, necessity, and example of forgiveness as demonstrated in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into the power, the necessity, and the example of forgiveness as shown to us in Matthew 18:21-35. It's a passage that might make you squirm a little, but boy is it powerful! Before we dive in, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjöld, ...read more

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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Six Of Life's Most Important Words Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    This sermon focusing on Six of Life’s Most Important Words. These are focuses on two sets of three words which should readily flow from our lips and yet so often we forget to say them or can’t find the strength to say them.

    Six of Life’s Most Important Words Matthew 5:23-24, Colossians 3:13 Last week we started our series on the Lessons in the Game of Life. We’ll look at the lessons of life that if we follow them life just becomes that much easier. If you don’t then you will end up with less joy and more pain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 350 views

    Forgiveness is important because God has forgiven us. Bridge Builders are people who know the power of forgiveness and seek to extend it to others.

    Today, we're talking about forgiveness. You know, forgiveness is a big deal because God has forgiven us. We've all messed up, right? But God, in His amazing love, forgives us. And He wants us to do the same for others. Let's pray: God, help us to love and forgive each other, just like you love and ...read more

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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    A devotion on Forgiveness.

    FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
     | 13,353 views

    Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

    Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic