Podcasts about unforgiving servant

Continuing the Lenten series The Scandal of the Kindom, this episode explores Jesus' Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. The conversation digs into the staggering scale of God's grace, the challenge of extending forgiveness to others, and why radical mercy can feel so counterintuitive in our world.

The homily provides a spiritual meditation centered on the duty of forgiveness and the importance of divine filiation. Drawing from the traditions of Opus Dei, the speaker reflects on Psalm 2 to emphasize that believers are children of a God who own the universe. The core of the message explores Matthew 18, specifically the parable of the Unforgiving Servant, to illustrate that human debts to God are immeasurably larger than any grievance between people. By contrasting the master's compassion with the servant's cruelty, we are warned that refusing to forgive others blocks one from receiving God's own mercy. Ultimately, the listeners are encouraged to abandon pride and resentment to find interior peace and restoration.

Upside Down Kingdom | The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant by Napoleon Church of the Nazarene

A sermon from our series The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... - Jesus' parables in Matthew's gospel. Date: 18 January 2026 Speaker: Evan McFarlane Matthew 18:21-35 www.stmatthews.com.au/unichurch

Series - The Parables of Jesus: Stories That Shape the Kingdom Heart - Pastor Russ Atter

In this message, Rinus explore Jesus' parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18:23–35—a story that exposes the shocking contrast between God's extravagant mercy and our struggle to forgive. The Kingdom of God is scandalous because it calls us to extend the same grace we've freely received. This teaching challenges us to release bitterness, embrace forgiveness, and live out the radical mercy of our King.

We must forgive each other because God forgave us. Peter asks Jesus about forgiveness and the response he receives is that it is a lifestyle for the believer. Then the parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us that God is gracious to forgive our debts so that we can always forgive each other. FORGIVENESS DEFINED FORGIVENESS SHOWN FORGIVENESS EXPECTED

Parable Of Unforgiving Servant

The Unforgiving Servant

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant - Matthew 18:21-35, Rev. Paul Jang by CGS Media

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reveals the Father's passionate heart to pursue even one straying believer. This love and grace motivate Jesus' command on how to "gain your brother" when sin divides. When Peter asks about the limits of this forgiveness, the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant provides a stark contrast: God's infinite debt-canceling grace, in light of Christ's atonement, versus the petty and calculating unforgiveness of man.  The Rev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI and Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Matthew 18:(11), 12-35.  To learn more about Our Savior and Agnus Dei, visit facebook.com/oursaviorunioncity and agnusdeimarshall.com. The Gospel of Matthew bridges Old and New Testaments, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills the Law we could never keep and establishes His kingdom of grace for all nations. Written by a tax collector transformed by pure grace, Matthew reveals Christ as the true Son of David and Emmanuel (God with us) who challenges us with the crushing demands of the Law in His Sermon on the Mount to the sweet comfort of the Gospel in His death and resurrection. From royal genealogy to glorious resurrection, this verse-by-verse study proclaims the One who conquered sin, death, and the devil for us, now delivering forgiveness, life, and salvation through Word and Sacrament as He remains with His church always, even to the end of the age.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

In Matthew 18:21–35, Jesus tells a parable that exposes the danger of harboring unforgiveness. In the story, a servant is forgiven for his great debt by a king, but then refuses to forgive others who owe him a great debt as well. Jesus uses this parable to show that unforgiveness is poison to our souls. It hardens our hearts against others, turns wounds into bitterness, and bitterness into bondage. But forgiveness is freedom.Jesus invites us to forgive not merely for our hearts, but from our hearts and ultimately to our hearts—receiving His forgiveness so deeply that it transforms the way we see and treat others.

In Matthew 18:21–35, Jesus tells a parable that exposes the danger of harboring unforgiveness. In the story, a servant is forgiven for his great debt by a king, but then refuses to forgive others who owe him a great debt as well. Jesus uses this parable to show that unforgiveness is poison to our souls. It hardens our hearts against others, turns wounds into bitterness, and bitterness into bondage. But forgiveness is freedom.Jesus invites us to forgive not merely for our hearts, but from our hearts and ultimately to our hearts—receiving His forgiveness so deeply that it transforms the way we see and treat others.

26 October 2025 | This week, Pastor Josh Macha from Bridge Community Church continues our This is the Gospel sermon series preaching from Matthew 18:21-35 on forgiveness, and the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often ywill my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? zAs many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished ato settle accounts with his servants.7 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him bten thousand ctalents.8 25 dAnd since he could not pay, his master ordered him eto be sold, with his wife and fchildren and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant9 gfell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and dforgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred hdenarii,10 and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.' 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31 When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 iAnd should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' 34 jAnd in anger his master delivered him to the jailers,11 kuntil he should pay all his debt. 35 lSo also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother mfrom your heart.”

A sermon from Matthew 18:21-35

Around The Table - The Unforgiving Servant John Gauntt

Does God expect us to forgive?   ---    Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus' stories and ask Him to help us grow.    Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49493364 Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Stories have a way of sticking with us. As a master teacher and storyteller, Jesus didn't just spin tales, He told parables: short, simple stories that invited listeners into deeper truth.This summer, we're diving into the parables of Jesus. Stories about seeds and soil, lost coins and prodigal sons, hidden treasures and unexpected guests. These are more than just ancient tales; they are windows into the heart of God and mirrors that help us reflect his image and love more clearly.Sermon by Kasey Sanchez

Week 8 | The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant with Pastor Josef Massanari August 31, 2025 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/

Speaker: Jeremy Kreuze

We continue in our Back to School series with the parable of the unforgiving servant. You will hear a vivid story about mercy, cruelty, and justice. Todd and Matt discuss the mandate and the motivation to forgive in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

Forgiveness. It's one of the core teachings of Jesus, and yet one of the hardest commands to obey. When someone wounds us deeply—whether it's a single life-shaping event or years of accumulated hurt—forgiving feels impossible. In fact, it feels doubly cruel as we must process the attack of our offender and the guilt of withholding forgiveness.Yet the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us that forgiveness is not designed to punish us but to free and empower us. It is not a path towards great oppression but deeper joy. Join us this Sunday as we explore how forgiveness transforms us into forgivers.

Read OnlinePeter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21–22Saint John Chrysostom, in commenting upon this passage, explains that “seventy-seven times” was a way of saying “always.” In other words, Jesus was not giving a specific number to the times we must forgive, He was saying that forgiveness must be offered forever and always, without limit. This is the depth of forgiveness offered to us.This passage also shows the contrast between the human tendency towards forgiveness and God's. Peter, no doubt, must have thought that he was being generous by asking if he should forgive his brother as many as seven times. Perhaps he thought Jesus would be impressed by this apparently generous suggestion. But the infinite mercy of God can never be outdone. There is simply no limit to the mercy of God, and, therefore, there must be no limit to the mercy we offer others.What is your personal practice when it comes to seeking the forgiveness of God in your life? And what is your practice in regard to offering forgiveness to another? This line quoted above introduces the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. In that parable, the servant owed his king a “huge amount.” In mercy, the king forgave the debt just as God is willing to forgive us no matter what. But forgiveness does have one price. The price is that we must also forgive others to the same extent. Thus, when the servant who was forgiven a huge amount later sees one of his servants who owed him a much smaller amount, he demands the debt be paid in full. The result is that the king hears of this and withdraws his mercy, requiring the servant to pay him back in full.This tells us that forgiveness is not an option unless we are perfect and owe no debt to God. Of course, if anyone thinks that, then they are not living in reality. As we read in the letter to the Romans, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). As a result, it is essential that we offer forgiveness always and everywhere, without condition, without limit and without hesitation. How easily do you do this? How fully do you forgive?One of the hardest persons to forgive is the one who has no sorrow for their sin. When this happens, it is easy to justify our condemnation of them. One thing that might be helpful to reflect upon if you are currently withholding forgiveness from another and remain angry, bitter or hurt, is that your lack of forgiveness does more damage to your own soul than to theirs. By refusing to forgive, you do immeasurable damage to your soul and to your relationship with God. Remaining angry and hurt only leads to more anger and hurt. It leads to vengeful thinking and even acting. And that is a sin for which you will be held accountable. Reflect, today, upon the infinite depth of mercy and forgiveness you are called to offer to each and every person who has or will hurt you. To forgive is certainly not to excuse. On the contrary, the act of forgiveness acknowledges the sin. But mercy must be offered no matter what. Always, everywhere, unending and without any conditions, it must be offered. If this is difficult to do, do it anyway and do not stop. Doing so will not only help the sinner, it will also open the gates of mercy from God in your life. My forgiving Lord, Your mercy is infinite and unfathomable. You desire to forgive every sin in my life and to restore me completely to a life of perfect union with You. I accept this gift of forgiveness in my life, dear Lord, and I freely choose to offer this same depth of mercy to everyone who ever has or ever will sin against me. I forgive as completely as I can. Please help me to imitate Your unending mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus entrusts his flock to St Peter by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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In this sermon on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21–35, we're reminded that forgiveness isn't optional, but is central to the Christian life. Because God has forgiven us an unpayable debt through Christ, we are called to extend grace to others without limit. Forgiveness isn't easy, but it reflects the heart of our merciful Father. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21–35, we're reminded that forgiveness isn't optional, but is central to the Christian life. Because God has forgiven us an unpayable debt through Christ, we are called to extend grace to others without limit. Forgiveness isn't easy, but it reflects the heart of our merciful Father. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Matthew 18:21-35

Jonathan Kerhoulas. Matthew 18:21-35

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us how great a debt we've been forgiven. Because of the great debt that has been forgiven for us, Jesus commands us to forgive others. This forgiveness is not an unrealistic expectation placed on us, but instead, through forgiveness, we're able to mirror Christ's life and work through our actions.

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Key Takeaways: + Forgiveness is a lifetime pursuit + Forgiveness is the cancellation of a debt -       Forgiveness doesn't mean removing healthy boundaries -       Forgiveness does not exempt us from justice + Forgiveness must be experienced -       Luke 7:36-50 + Experienced forgiveness allows us to extend forgiveness  “Forgiveness is granted before it is felt.” – Tim Keller + Forgiveness reflects the Gospel

This week, we continue through our "Parables" series with the parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Since forgiveness lies at the heart of the gospel, Christians of all people should be known as forgiving people. Today, R.C. Sproul discerns the nature of forgiveness in Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant. Get R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Parables of Jesus on DVD, lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide, and his booklet What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?, all for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3912/donate Learn more about becoming a Ligonier Ministry Partner: https://renewingyourmind.org/partner   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts