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Forgiveness
Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Forgiving God
Contributed on Apr 25, 2001
How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?
What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more
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2. How To Forgive
Contributed on Apr 25, 2001
How do we forgive?
I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this ...read more
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3. Receiving God's Forgiveness
Contributed on Apr 25, 2001
How do we receive God’s forgiveness?
This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more
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4. The Need For Forgiveness
Contributed on Apr 25, 2001
The need for forgiveness is universal because sin is universal.
Last week, we kicked off the new year and the new millennium by considering the topic of "Making a Fresh Start." We looked at what the Bible has to say about making life changes, and we especially focused on our need for God’s help in making changes that are lasting and significant. This morning, ...read more