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Lancing Tabernacle Elder Simon Withal speaks on Matthew 18:21-35 The Parable of the unmerciful servant

You love being forgiven. But forgiving someone who actually hurt you? That's a different story. Maybe you walked into today carrying a name. A memory. A betrayal that was real, intentional, and never apologized for. And somewhere along the way you picked up the idea that forgiving means forgetting — or that you have to feel it before you can do it. No wonder it feels impossible. In this message, Pastor Chris walks through Jesus' Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) and shows us that forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened. It's about refusing to let what happened define who you become. You'll learn three truths that lead toward forgiveness: remembering how much you've already been forgiven, releasing the people who have hurt you — and understanding what forgiveness actually does and doesn't mean — and why real forgiveness isn't something you manufacture on your own. It's supernatural. Unforgiveness feels powerful. But it eventually becomes a prison — and most of the time, the person trapped inside is you. Today can be freedom. Watch and find out how.

In this week's study into the Parables of Jesus, Pastor Rob Curington examines the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant to show how forgiveness is the mark of a genuine Christian.

Most of us can think of a person who has wronged us. That's not a good feeling. What do we do with that? Jesus taught in Matthew 18 a principle that all Christians should forgive one another because they have been forgiven. Listen this week as we talk about forgiveness.

Most of us can think of a person who has wronged us. That's not a good feeling. What do we do with that? Jesus taught in Matthew 18 a principle that all Christians should forgive one another because they have been forgiven. Listen this week as we talk about forgiveness.

Pastor Danny shares a special message on forgiveness, using as the jumping-off point Jesus's famous parable of the Unmerciful Servant from Matthew 18:21-35. ---- If you like our podcast, share it with your friends! ...and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to learn more about Pastor Danny and DFEA, check out https://www.dfea.com

Author Pearlie Martin speaks about forgiving others like God has forgiven us. She ask the question, " Are you an unmerciful servant?" Do you forgive others like God has forgiven you. She discusses how the root cause is the real cause. She ask the question." What's your Why Lie?'Please subscribe to her youtube channel at jeanmartin1681

How important is it to forgive? How crucial is forgiveness for our faith and relationship with God?  The parable of the unforgiving servant is critical for our faith! It has foundational truths for our walk with God and how we interact with others. The way we view forgiveness reflects the way we view grace, mercy, and eternity. Go to JesusPodcast.com and receive daily devotionals about Jesus.Today's Bible verse is Mark 16:6 from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week we come to the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. It is hard to think of a more practical parable, because almost everyone hears it and winces a bit. Forgiving and being forgiven is painful and all too real. And at the heart of it: patience. "Long-suffering." Forgiving is not "wait a bit" and see if there's change. It requires the willingness to wait a long time before getting angry. And... right about now some of you are reading this and thinking "I did wait a long time!" Why is this so difficult for us? Please notice from the way Jesus constructs this story: he knows we struggle to extend forgiveness largely because we are so blind to our own hypocrisy. So what hope is there? And what are tangible steps we can take to grow a heart that readily forgives? Let's talk about the irony and joy of "Have Patience with Me" (Matthew 18:21-35).

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Matthew 18:21-35

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

How important is it to forgive? How crucial is forgiveness for our faith and relationship with God?  The parable of the unforgiving servant is critical for our faith! It has foundational truths for our walk with God and how we interact with others. The way we view forgiveness reflects the way we view grace, mercy, and eternity. Go to JesusPodcast.com and receive daily devotionals about Jesus.Today's Bible verse is Mark 16:6 from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Joe & Kirsten are back on the mics after Summer Break! A lot has happened since we last heard from them, so buckle up! They give a family update and launch into a discussion of "Freezergate." Pastor Joe had surgery over the summer, too, and that leads to a trip down memory lane. Finally, they talk about how Pastor Joe's sermon on "The Unmerciful Servant" touched a nerve at NewLife. The discussion on forgiveness leads into a timely reflection on the death of Charlie Kirk. Come back next week for Part 2! Let's pop the hood! Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Parables of the Kingdom in the Gospel of MatthewMatthew 18:21-35 (ESV)21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As 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 to settle accounts with his servants. 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant fell 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 forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, 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 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”Sermon OutlineJesus invites us into a way of life marked by forgiveness (v21), which both challenges and frees us.1. A Heart Unchanged by Mercyv26-27 “the servant fell on his knees… out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.”vv29-30 “So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded… He refused…” vv32-33 “I forgave you… should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'”2. Jesus' Concern for the Heartv28 “he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.'”v35 “So also my heavenly Father will do… if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” 3. A Heart in Forgivenessv22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.v25 And since he could not pay,Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty and most merciful Father, if you kept a record of sins, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness. We need forgiveness for all our sins, including our failure to appreciate your generosity and mercy to us. We have taken for granted the cost at which forgiveness comes to us. We have been vengeful people, desiring to hurt and punish. We justify ourselves, thinking we are judges who operate only in the realm of righteousness. We have not recognized the harm we have been doing to ourselves and the unintended consequences to others. Forgive and free us from these and all our sins. Cleanse us from the harms done to us and from all the lingering effects of them. Show us the heart of Jesus so we become people of great humility, joy and peace. May we give to the world as we receive from him, so that our lives bring you delight and honor to his name. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhy is forgiveness important?Why is forgiveness so hard? What makes forgiving others difficult for you?What is the connection between receiving mercy and becoming someone who is merciful? What prohibits us from being deeply transformed by the generosity shown to us?What does Jesus mean when he says we must forgive “from the heart”?What can you do when you are finding it difficult to forgive? How can you protect yourself when you forgive someone who isn't changing? Is the gospel affecting you deeply? As you walk with God, are you growing in gratitude, humility, wisdom, joy, etc.? What habits or practices could help you connect more with God?How can you process your life more fully with God? How can Jesus Christ be a help, strength and healer to you?

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Parables of the Kingdom in the Gospel of MatthewMatthew 18:21-35 (ESV)21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As 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 to settle accounts with his servants. 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant fell 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 forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, 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 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”Sermon OutlineJesus invites us into a way of life marked by forgiveness (v21), which both challenges and frees us.1. A Heart Unchanged by Mercyv26-27 “the servant fell on his knees… out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.”vv29-30 “So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded… He refused…” vv32-33 “I forgave you… should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'”2. Jesus' Concern for the Heartv28 “he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.'”v35 “So also my heavenly Father will do… if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” 3. A Heart in Forgivenessv22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.v25 And since he could not pay,Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty and most merciful Father, if you kept a record of sins, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness. We need forgiveness for all our sins, including our failure to appreciate your generosity and mercy to us. We have taken for granted the cost at which forgiveness comes to us. We have been vengeful people, desiring to hurt and punish. We justify ourselves, thinking we are judges who operate only in the realm of righteousness. We have not recognized the harm we have been doing to ourselves and the unintended consequences to others. Forgive and free us from these and all our sins. Cleanse us from the harms done to us and from all the lingering effects of them. Show us the heart of Jesus so we become people of great humility, joy and peace. May we give to the world as we receive from him, so that our lives bring you delight and honor to his name. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhy is forgiveness important?Why is forgiveness so hard? What makes forgiving others difficult for you?What is the connection between receiving mercy and becoming someone who is merciful? What prohibits us from being deeply transformed by the generosity shown to us?What does Jesus mean when he says we must forgive “from the heart”?What can you do when you are finding it difficult to forgive? How can you protect yourself when you forgive someone who isn't changing? Is the gospel affecting you deeply? As you walk with God, are you growing in gratitude, humility, wisdom, joy, etc.? What habits or practices could help you connect more with God?How can you process your life more fully with God? How can Jesus Christ be a help, strength and healer to you?

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Matthew 18:21-35. In a world quick to cancel those who offend, disagree, or fail, what does Jesus call us to do? In this message, we explore the biblical response to "cancel culture" through the lens of Matthew 18. Jesus lays out a path not of condemnation, but of reconciliation, repentance, and radical forgiveness. Discover why the debt we've been forgiven is immeasurable—and how that truth should transform the way we treat others. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

Today we are looking at the parable of the unmerciful servant!

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 This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing the immeasurable grace God offers us and our responsibility to extend that same grace to others. Pastor Dan highlights the contrast between the enormous debt forgiven by the king and the relatively small debt the servant refused to forgive, illustrating God's boundless mercy and our often limited capacity for forgiveness.

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” is not about eternal life or Hell, it's about being merciful as God is merciful. A simple but powerful message about how Christians need to be merciful.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” is not about eternal life or Hell, it's about being merciful as God is merciful. A simple but powerful message about how Christians need to be merciful. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 3C first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Christ is the one who declares us Holy. We cannot purify ourselves, only faith in the Lord can wash away our sin.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Christ is the one who declares us Holy. We cannot purify ourselves, only faith in the Lord can wash away our sin. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 3B first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the kind of holiness that Jesus is talking about cannot be done by human effort. It's putting forgiveness, compassion and patience in the forefront of our lives, with Jesus as our strength and our source. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 3A first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the kind of holiness that Jesus is talking about cannot be done by human effort. It's putting forgiveness, compassion and patience in the forefront of our lives, with Jesus as our strength and our source.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that there is a sobering truth behind this parable. People who profess to be Christian, but refuse to obey Christ, including the act of forgiving will not inherit the kingdom of God. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 2C first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that there is a sobering truth behind this parable. People who profess to be Christian, but refuse to obey Christ, including the act of forgiving will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that part of forgiveness and compassion is to be patient towards others. This requires taking our eyes off of them, and how they've wronged us, and seeing ourselves standing before God. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 2B first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that part of forgiveness and compassion is to be patient towards others. This requires taking our eyes off of them, and how they've wronged us, and seeing ourselves standing before God.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” is about Christian fellowship. Forgiveness is to be a constant attitude inside of us, and compassion is to be constantly shown outside of us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” is about Christian fellowship. Forgiveness is to be a constant attitude inside of us, and compassion is to be constantly shown outside of us. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 2A first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God's mercy and forgiveness of our sin is unlimited. We are to be like Jesus and show mercy to those who sin against us. We should not be concerned about winning the argument, but rather in restoring a brother. 

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God's mercy and forgiveness of our sin is unlimited. We are to be like Jesus and show mercy to those who sin against us. We should not be concerned about winning the argument, but rather in restoring a brother. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 1C first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus wants us to know that forgiveness is a liberator. It has the power to not only change lives, but it also makes us more like Jesus in that He forgave when it made no possible sense, so that we could do the same.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus wants us to know that forgiveness is a liberator. It has the power to not only change lives, but it also makes us more like Jesus in that He forgave when it made no possible sense, so that we could do the same. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 1B first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” shows us what it means to forgive and be forgiven. This is important in that forgiveness directly shapes how we deal with others in our lives.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that “The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant” shows us what it means to forgive and be forgiven. This is important in that forgiveness directly shapes how we deal with others in our lives. The post Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant – 1A first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

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What do you do when forgiveness feels like betrayal? In this powerful message, Ben tackles one of Jesus' most uncomfortable teachings: radical, no-limits forgiveness—even when the wounds are deep. Using the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, we wrestle with justice, pain, anger, and whether forgiving someone means letting them off the hook. The answer? Forgiveness isn't about forgetting or excusing—it's about trusting God to settle accounts so we can finally walk in freedom. If you're tired of the bitterness cycle, this might be your turning point.