Sermons About Forgiven
Forgiven and Free
We have forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Christ died to forgive us. He frees us from the power of sin and from eternal separation from God.
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What Jesus Says to Hookers
Jesus is invited to the house of a Pharisee when a woman, who was most likely a prostitute, creates a scene by falling before Jesus weeping... What do we see Jesus do? What does he say? What do we hear?
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Understanding the Nature of God’s Forgiveness?
Understanding the Nature of God’s Forgiveness? Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-35 The big question on Peter’s heart that needs an answer! How often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Peter suggested the answer, “Seven times?” Jesus answers, No! “Seventy times seven.” 490 times The story, “The Kingdom of heaven is like…” sets this parable in the context of Divine grace 1. The huge debt of our sin could never be repaid (Verse 24, 25) 2. This story is for those of us who are blind to our own sins 3. This story is for anybody finding it hard to forgive 4. Forgiveness always costs the innocent one, for he (the king) forgives the debt out of love and compassion. (Verse 26, 27) 5. The forgiven servant failed to embrace the principle of grace. (Verse 33-34) a. He was very aggressive in going after a small debt because he was covering up a far bigger debt. b. He didn’t receive the king’s love and forgiveness in his heart so he couldn’t pass it on c. Everybody could see his blatant injustice except he, himself d. At the end of day he was not free – but experienced endless torture 6. This story provides us with a strong motivation to forgive (Verse 35)
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The Church in Ephesus: Revelation 2:1-7
The letter to the Ephesians in Revelation begins with a commendation. Jesus commends the Ephesians for their doctrinal purity. They have fought false teachings and have remained faithful to the truth without growing weary and giving up. Yet, though they have remained doctrinally pure, they have ceased to be faithful witnesses for Jesus because they lost her first love for Jesus. Jesus calls them to remember the depths of their sin and how much they have been forgiven. Some of us are like the prodigal son or the sinful woman in Luke 7, and we know we have been saved from a life of sin. We have been overwhelmed by his grace, but over time, the memory fades and we grow prideful and self-reliant. For others of us, the danger is that we have never had a sinful woman experience. We may not have ever felt desperate, out of control, absolutely empty, and needy. Our savior walks among his people and he sees them all. He will forgive us if we will stop trying to be perfect and simply fall at his feet and beg him for mercy. Run to the one who, though his face shown like the sun, willingly took on flesh to die on the cross in our place.
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The Deep Truths that We Declare through Baptism
Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about baptism? Why does it play such a prominent role in Jesus’ last command to his disciples? Today we want to spend some time talking about the amazing truths that baptism is intended to declare. For those of you who have been baptized, this message is meant to remind you of the amazing realities that were symbolized at your baptism. For those of you who love Jesus but have never been baptized, this message is meant to encourage you to see the beauty of baptism and to hear Christ's call to all those who truly know him to be baptized. And for some of you the truths we talk about today may be new to you. For you this message is meant to call you to come to Jesus and know the one who can rescue us from the just judgment of God and fill us with his resurrection power.
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1 Pt. 1:1a Introducing the Apostle Peter
This sermon introduces the Apostle Peter as a Fisherman who became a Follower who at the worst time became a Failure but became a Forgiven One, a Fruitful One for the gospel, and a Faithful One until the end... as well as an Apostle that we must listen to!
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The Heart of Subversive Prayer (Phil Wagler)
We need to be forgiven and forgiving. This is a huge task in a please-me world and something we must be praying for.
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All Sinners Welcome
Stand alone message. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on July 19, 2009 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from John 4:1 - 9.
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If Christ Has Not Been Raised...
Because Christ has risen we can change and be changed. We have hope each day and for eternity. The gospels are trustworthy. We are forgiven and restored. We are safe in Christ for eternity. We have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead.
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A Visible Faith
Jesus heals a man who needed to be healed both physically and spiritually. Four friends brought the man to Jesus for healing. These men were showing great compassion for their friend. There are people “carrying a stretcher for us†that we may receive healing. The men showed great persistence by finding a way to get their friend before Jesus. They used creativity in bringing their friend to Jesus. This was shown by going on the roof and lowering him down in front of Jesus. In making our faith visible, we need to show compassion, persistence, and creativity.
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