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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Forgiving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

    Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Forgive As God Forgives Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021
     | 2,450 views

    God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

    February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,122 views

    Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

    SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    To Forgive

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 24, 2010
     | 6,068 views

    To err is human, to forgive divine? Not if we are to believe what the Bible says on forgiving. Come and see the great release in our lives when we forgive like God forgives us.

    Introduction When we have been wronged in our own minds we feel a need to hold it against them, to want to get even, you harbor bitterness in your heart. After all I am a man and nobody disrespects me! Does this sound familiar? Does this sound right? Does this mean I am to let him off free? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gaston avatar

    10,000 Reasons To Forgive

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,344 views

    Today we’re looking at what forgiveness is, the consequences of unforgiveness, and four things to do to forgive those who’ve offended you. If God commands you to forgive, He'll also give you the power to forgive.

    10,000 REASONS TO FORGIVE Matt. 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two judges got speeding tickets and decided to try each other’s cases. The first judge came before his friend and received a fine of $5. 2. The second judge came before the first and received a fine of $500! In consternation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgive Or Not To Forgive

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012
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     | 29,573 views

    Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

    Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,331 views

    When we learn what to avoid, when we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever

    2 weeks ago I said God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Forgiving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

    How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,246 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

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,851 views

    A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

    War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    What does it mean to really forgive?

    The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
     | 13,419 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

  • Dietrich Bonhoeffer avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,807 views

    How can we get to the point that we are able to forgive each other’s sins, all of those sins, from the bottom of our hearts?

    Right here at the beginning of this sermon, let us quietly and honestly ask whether we know anyone from our own circle of friends and family whom we have not forgiven for some wrong that person might have done us; a person from whom we once separated ourselves in anger—perhaps not even in open ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Moore avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,766 views

    Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    What It Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,451 views

    Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

    “What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational