Sermon: The Art of Forgiveness

The art of forgiveness: part 1
Eph4:22-5:2
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each another, just as in Christ God forgave you.
-Unforgiveness is sin, do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God
-the opposite of forgiveness is really ugly v.31 bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, malice
-deal with unforgiveness right now v.26 do not let the sun go down on your anger.
-be nice! v.32 be kind and compassionate to one another
-be an example v.22-24, 5:1-2 put on the new self, use God's strength and power

Sermon: Forgiveness - How many times?

Mt18:21-35 We have been forgiven a debt we could not pay, and that should translate horizontally to others
Mt18:15-20 gives the steps for forgiving others
-we have been forgiven an unpayable debt, God wrote it all off, just like the servant in the story
-because you've been forgiven, you must forgive
-unforgiveness affects everyone
-we don't forgive to earn our salvation,  we forgive because of our salvation
-this is God stuff, we aren't able to do it on our own
Forgiveness is a decision to release someone from the debt they owe you

Sermon: Revive - radical obedience

Isaiah 6:1-8
v8 Here am I, send me
-this is the most spectacular invitation ever, don't treat it like we have the right to say no.
Psalm33:6-9
-we never really serve Him,  we are always the benefactors. Even as we serve Him, we benefit.  Acts17:24-28 it's a win-win situation and a privilege
-there's no plan b. God wants to use me.
-it's not always easy. Isaiah 6:9-13
-this invitation is more about my heart than my head

Sermon: Revive- still amazing

Isaiah 6:6-7 from woe to salvation
The gospel story is still amazing
Perhaps the coal was blood soaked from all of the sacrifices. "Your guilt has been removed, and your sin atoned for."
Jesus came to atone for our sins, to save us from staying shattered and broken.
Heavenly sorrow- leads to repentance
Worldly sorrow- sad that you got caught

Sermon:Revive- Shattered

Isaiah 6:5 "Woe to me; I am ruined!"
Woe- an impassioned expression of grief and despair
Ruined- undone, shattered
As Isaiah became aware of God's holiness, he realized how unholy he was, and he confesses and repents of his sins
-We are born with a sin nature
-We have a wicked heart
-we need to repent of our sins

Sermon:Why are you so afraid? RickT

Fear is always with us.  It would like to rule over us. Fear can help us too.
Mk4:35-41 you of little faith, why are you so afraid?
-When we are faced with something hard, we can respond in fear or faith.
Fear can keep us from doing great things. Choose to be overwhelmed by God, not fear. We have other information-Gods wisdom and power-that we can believe in
-God is not asleep. ps121:1-4  He is always with us
-Not all fear is bad. Fear can make us rely on God, be in awe of him, revere Him
Rest in Gods presence, promise and power. Follow Him.

Sermon: Revive- Holy, Holy, Holy

Isaiah 6:1-8
What I believe about God affects every area in my life
-God is alive! In the middle of everything in my life, God is alive.  Rev22:13, Psalm 90:1-4,
-God is in charge! Isaiah6:1, 46:10 I don't have to worry, he's got it
-God is holy, holy, holy!  v.3 understanding his holiness makes his love so unbelievable Eze1:27-28, Rev4:1-11,
-God is glorious! He's not done yet.