Sermons About Forgivness
FORGIVENESS: Is Total Forgiveness Realistic?
FORGIVENESS: Is Total Forgiveness Realistic? Scriptures: Ephesians 4:29-32 Luke 7:44-48 What does forgiveness mean? Forgive is translated from a Greek word meaning “be gracious” but has a much broader concept to extend grace to others as God has extended grace to us. What does forgiveness not mean? It does not.. Deny the evil that was done Excuse sinful behavior or remove the consequences Pretend it never happened or you weren’t wronged Glossing over the pain you suffered How do I know when I have truly forgiven? You no longer think about it day and night You no longer have to talk about it all the time You no longer feel the need to seek revenge You no longer live in bitterness and anger You can recall those who hurt you and can wish them well Making the four promises of forgiveness “I will not dwell on this incident.” “I will not bring up this incident again and use it against you.” “I will not talk to others about this incident.” “I will not let this incident stand between us or hinder our personal relationship.” (In a few cases this would be unwise) What does it mean to forgive like Jesus? (Luke 7:44-48) You cannot do it alone Forgiveness is a gift. Forgiveness is a response of the heart, not feelings Forgiveness and love are always connected
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Pt. 6, Repairing Relationships: The Relationship Choice
This Sunday Pastor Jeremy spoke about why we need to forgive and how to do it. We are so in debt to our Lord, whom has forgiven us of that debt, that we cannot afford not to forgive others of theirs to us. By forgiving others of their offenses will free your mind of clutter, allowing you to refocus on God's plan for your life.
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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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God's Passion for His People
God gave Hosea a seemingly insane order, but through it He showed us how much He loves us and how willing He is to extend mercy and grace to us constantly.
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Finding Forgiveness
We walk through a story of Jesus forgiving and healing a paralzyed man by following the Bible study steps of SOAP.
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