Luke 6:36-42 Introduction Last week we looked at the matchlessness of God’s forgiveness. We saw how gracious God is because even though we break His law, He forgives us when we repent. After the service last week someone came up to me and commented that if that is what God is like and if we are to become…

Typical Responses to Conflict Consider the following scenario (From Resolving Everyday Conflict) Jim comes from from work. He seems sullen and distracted. Susan's had a hard day herself: she got home late from work, realized that she had forgotten to plan for dinnner, and now Jim sticks his head into…

After listening to Jesus’ teaching regarding confronting a sinner, Peter asked the Lord a question that, at some moment, has also come to our mind: How many times should I forgive my brother/sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” “Three strikes and the player was out” was the custom of that…

The Simplicity of Forgiveness Matthew 18.15-35 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: When I prayed for Annabelle yesterday, I asked that the Lord protect her from the sinfulness of this world. I think it a good prayer, but no one lives in this world without being mistreated. I guess I should add to my prayer…

Mercy, you can't get it unless you give it. But what about it makes it so hard to give? After we recognize God's mercy for us, we can then see how rediculous it is for us not to show it to others. As Jesus followers, let's be bent towards mercy.

Big Idea: True disciples forgive humbly and freely.

A Call to Forgive VIDEO: signs of forgiveness: 35 lSo also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother mfrom your heart.” This text represents So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” Matthew’s…

Kingdom Living 4 – The Pursuit of Peace; nv 5/20/07am OS: 1 googled “inner peace” 3,650,000 hits. -free self-help software for Inner Peace - book “Steps toward inner peace” by Peace Pilgrim I. “I just want a moment of peace” seems to be the call of our day. (Time out) A. My therapist told me the way…

PRESENTATION: Forgiveness is Essential for the Christian So often, when Our Lord speaks in parables, he’s attempting to hide his meaning from his audience. When speaking a difficult truth, it’s often easier to let people come to it slowly on their own rather than push it down their throats. This time…

“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. “When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. “But since he did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his…

Dear Christian, just as God in Christ has forgiven you of your sins, so should you forgive those who sin against you.

The Gift of Mercy “A Ready Help in Time of Need” Romans 12:8 I. Blessed Are The Merciful. The concept of mercy is seen throughout Scripture, from the Fall to the consummation of history at the return of Christ. Mercy is a desperately needed gift. The Lord requires His people to follow His example by…

This morning I want to talk you about mercy, something we all need whether we realize it or not. A rather rich man pays an artist to paint his portrait. When he finally sees the painting, he’s furious."This picture,” he roared,” does not do me justice!" The painter replied, "Sir, the more I looked at…

When wronged by one another and the world around, the Thesslonanians are not to pay back wrong for wrong, but to pursue the good of those who wrong them. In a real-world church, people do wrong one another - no real surprise for a group of sinners being saved by grace. The Christian's call isn't just to overlook where they're wronged, to turn the other cheek, but to go further, actively and energetically pursuing the good of those who wrong them. Of course, good isn't always nice: warning and admonishing are both examples of what purusing the good can look like. Why seek their good? Because even though you have wronged God, in Christ, He didn't just turn the other cheek, but pursued your good.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Jesus the Great High Priest The practical benefit for us in having Jesus as our Great High Priest in Heaven is that Jesus gets it! Jesus knows our weaknesses. Jesus knows our needs. And Jesus totally gets it. Jesus says to us, come on up to the throne of grace and receive all the mercy and grace that you need. In gratitude for the mercy and grace that is ours, we hold firmly to our faith in Jesus and, like Jesus, we extend mercy and grace to others.

What are the different lessons we can learn from the parables of the lost from Luke 15?

Jesus told the parable in our Gospel lesson to teach us about the kingdom of heaven. Want to know what’s it’s going to be like? Listen to what Jesus says: “ The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants” ( Mt 18:23 ). Jesus teaches us that the Day of…

Trouble in the Text: Peter asked how many times should he forgive. Notes: Verse By Verse: Vs. 21 Up to seven times: A generous offer, but not enough for Jesus. Jesus suggests unlimited forgiveness by using the number seven, which often represents totality or completeness. Vs. 22 They should forgive continuously…

God's love for us is so deep he would go to any length to save us and find us. In like terms, God also expects use to show the same love and willingness to forgive and help others.

Atonement. For about the last 2 years, I have been doing a series on Elijah and Elisha; and so, have been concentrating on the Old Testament for a while now. The New Testament has been a bit neglected; so, I thought that I should atone for my sins and do a bit in the New Testament. Now, there is an interesting…

There is a new word that I made up this week: Necrotainment. It is popular entertainment and news that is focused on celebrity deaths. For example, we can’t get enough news about several famous people who have died this past month: • King of Pop – Michael Jackson • Angel & Vixen – Farrah Fawcett • The…

Jesus died for our forgiveness, and expects us to forgive others in response.

Not about Vengence, but accountabiluty to GOD. Forgiving and forgetting is easier said than done. But not forgiving has serious consequences. again SIR says, “could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD?” Nelson Mandela imprisoned by the Apartheid for many years said, “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemy”. Rev Martin Luther King Jr. is quoted saying, ‘Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. a constant attitude, every time the pain comes up we go from forgiving to forgiving, from healing to healing, surrender to the Love, mercy and justice of God, a point of conversion. My Brothers and sisters, if God forgives who are we not to forgive, after all that sin you are holding on to may have already been confessed and forgiven by God. “could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD?” Mother Theresa is quoted saying, “if we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive”

Last week, we saw the people of God who are starving and thirsty for righteousness are blessed because they are and will be filled…completely satisfied…finding that satisfaction in Christ Alone. He is our righteousness. Again, our study #Blessed is about identifying what it means to be blessed, who is…