Lessons from the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:23-35 Forgiveness is not natural to man. Our fallen-human nature has at its core a selfish desire for revenge, and personal retribution. But forgiveness is the whole basis of our opportunity for heaven. It is a most Christ-like character trait. Think about…

Matthew 18:21-35 The Threat of an Unforgiving Heart Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king…

Taking a look at the forgiving and the unforgiving heart.

Hebrews 12:14-17 “Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. [15] See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many. [16] And see that there isn’t any immoral or irreverent person…

Year A: Proper 7

How do we respond when we've lost the battle against Satan?

Health Quiz - How many here have ever broken a bone? How many here have ever had stitches? 30 or more stitches? How many have cut yourself? Anyone wounded in combat? Talk about a different type of wound… our hidden emotional wounds. What are our hidden wounds? memories, resentments, regrets, worries,…

Does God forgive utterly and completely the sins committed by Christians? The answer is an unqualified “Yes!” In Christ, our pardon is full, our justification is complete, and our glorification is sure. In Christ, God has buried our sin and refuses to mark the grave. The story that Jesus tells his listeners…

Forgiving others is incredibly difficult. It becomes easier, however, when we realize that we have been forgiven first. Find out more in this week's message from Matthew 18:21-35

What are the characteristics of unforgiveness.

“There’s Healing in Forgiveness” 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Bible teaches: The Seriousness of sin Mt 18:1-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to sin cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.”…

Fireproof your Marriage: Fresh Vision for our relationships Too Heavy to Carry Lay aside the offenses of others: Forgive them! Heavy burdens – tough to carry. Take a look – Dennis coming from Home Depot. Have to take a truck if you have a bigger load. Really big load? Take a bigger truck. It gets heavier…

The purpose of Sunday School is to make disciples.

Today we’re going to be talking about the one thing that can heal broken homes. We’re going to be talking about the one thing that can take away the pain and the hurt and the bitterness. The one thing that can help us deal with the frustrations that so often cripples families. Forgiveness.

Are you weary from everyday life? Are you tired of trying, with no apparent end or reward? Join us, as our visitor Pastor Jonathan Graham gives us the importance of running the spiritual race within Christ.

Forgiving Others | A Pocket Paper from The Donelson Fellowship ______________Robert J. Morgan Robert J. Morgan ---- See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many (Hebrews 12:15). I can't think of a more unpleasant beginning to my message…

The stages of Forgiveness.

Intro - 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Story of running a race… I didn’t do too good because I had not gotten rid of some…

I Know I Can be a Dad Opening: What does it mean to be a dad? How would you answer that? Where do we go to answer that question? The world’s best idea of a dad is Homer Simpson The dads of the Bible Adam (first dad) – son was a murderer Abraham – he sent one of his sons out into the wilderness to die…