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Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004 (message contributor)
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1. "What It Means To Forgive Others"
Contributed on Nov 16, 2004
What does it mean to really forgive?
The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more
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2. “what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One
Contributed on Jun 2, 2014
What does it mean when I forgive someone?
Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more
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3. “what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part Two
Contributed on Jun 17, 2014
Just what does it mean to forgive others?
In our last time together, we began to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We made two observations. We said that forgiving others means . . . 1. Forgiving them repeatedly; & 2. Choosing to forgo revenge. Now today, I want us ...read more
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4. “what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part One
Contributed on Jun 25, 2014
Our forgiveness of others should look like the forgiveness God provided for us through the cross.
In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to avoid all those things associated with ...read more
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5. “what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part Two
Contributed on Jun 30, 2014
The way I forgive others should look like the way God has forgiven me in Christ.
Today, we are going to conclude our thoughts on this passage. We made note last time of how Paul tells what it will look like when we forgive others. It will look like what God has done for us in Christ through the cross - v. 32. Last time, we said that . . . 1. In forgiving us, God did not ...read more
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6. “how To Know You Have Forgiven” - Part One
Contributed on Jul 14, 2014
How do I know if I have forgiven someone?
76-year-old Bill Baker wed Edna Harvey, his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. His granddaughter, Lynn, said, “My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my step-father-in-law. My mom is my sister-in-law and by brother is my nephew. But even crazier is that ...read more
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7. “how To Know You Have Forgiven” - Part Two
Contributed on Jul 21, 2014
How do i know I have truly forgiven an offense?
Last time, we read in Genesis 45:1-15 about the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph’s brothers had sold him into slavery in Egypt. There, he was unjustly accused, convicted and imprisoned. But God was using these experiences to shape Joseph for His purposes. While in prison, ...read more
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8. “when Should We Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?”
Contributed on Jul 30, 2014
Though we can forgive without ever speaking to the offender about their offense, sometimes, God might lead us to do so.
Today, we are going to move from a consideration of forgiveness to thinking together about reconciliation. We have said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. Reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance ...read more
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9. “how Are We To Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?"
Contributed on Aug 18, 2014
If God calls me to speak to a person who has offended me, how do I go about it?
When we have been offended, we must forgive, which we can do without saying anything to the offender. In fact, the Bible says it is a good thing if was can forgive and then overlook an offense. “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) So, as a ...read more
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10. Gracious Living - Part One
Contributed on Aug 25, 2014
God calls us to live differently than those who do not know Christ.
Today, we will begin to conclude our series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” In doing so, I want us to think together about how our Savior tells us that we, as His followers, are called to live differently than the world. (READ TEXT) In our passage for today, Jesus ...read more
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11. “gracious Living” - Part Two
Contributed on Sep 2, 2014
In living a gracious life, Christ calls us to die to self.
This is the final message on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” Last time, we began a consideration of our text by noting how Jesus speaks to us about the nature and the benefits of gracious living. Jesus says gracious living is non-judgemental, accepting, forgiving, and giving. ...read more
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12. "What Forgiveness Looks Like"
Contributed on Nov 16, 2004
Just what does real forgiveness look like?
In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to all those things associated with ...read more
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13. "Taking The Initiative To Reconcile"
Contributed on Nov 16, 2004
Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?
Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with ...read more
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14. "How To Know You Have Forgiven"
Contributed on Nov 16, 2004
How do I know I have really forgiven someone?
Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. She said, "My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now ...read more
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15. "Gracious!"
Contributed on Nov 16, 2004
How to be gracious toward others.
Today, we will conclude our series on "Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others." In doing so, I want us to think together about how our Savior tells us that we, as His followers, are called to live differently than the world. (READ TEXT) In our passage for today, Jesus encourages His followers to ...read more