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[1952.36 --> 1953.20] where we are,
[1953.80 --> 1955.08] that we belong to you
[1955.08 --> 1956.60] and you have called us
[1956.60 --> 1957.12] in your grace
[1957.12 --> 1958.08] because you,
[1958.34 --> 1959.14] first and foremost,
[1959.54 --> 1960.32] have forgiven us
[1960.32 --> 1961.32] of our sins.
[1961.32 --> 1963.20] we thank you
[1963.20 --> 1964.14] for this good news
[1964.14 --> 1965.50] that we get to reflect
[1965.50 --> 1966.54] a little bit more
[1966.54 --> 1967.80] of your love
[1967.80 --> 1968.56] for one another
[1968.56 --> 1970.72] and may that turn into
[1970.72 --> 1972.14] being a witness
[1972.14 --> 1972.88] for the world
[1972.88 --> 1973.80] who is in darkness,
[1974.00 --> 1975.00] who have no hope.
[1975.88 --> 1977.06] May we be a glimpse
[1977.06 --> 1978.00] of your shalom
[1978.00 --> 1978.62] for the world.
[1979.52 --> 1979.96] We thank you
[1979.96 --> 1980.76] for this good news
[1980.76 --> 1981.54] and in Jesus' name
[1981.54 --> 1981.94] we pray.
[1983.10 --> 1983.40] Amen.
[1984.46 --> 1985.80] I invite you to stand
[1985.80 --> 1986.34] as we sing
[1986.34 --> 1987.42] our song response,
[1987.58 --> 1988.40] Amazing Grace.
[1988.40 --> 2018.38] Thank you.
• Pastor Jonathan's worship team changes
• Forgiveness sermon series summary by the speaker
• Definition of forgiveness from Tim Keller (renouncing revenge and being open to reconciliation)
• Invitation to confront sin with gentleness, love, and tenderness for reconciliation
• Sermon on Romans 12:9-21, highlighting behaviors such as love, humility, and non-retaliation
• Two scenarios illustrating the challenges of forgiveness in relationships
• A pastor who had an affair with a church member and tried to downplay their role
• A mother-daughter conflict where the mother was critical and hurtful towards her daughter's husband
• Difficulty of forgiveness and reconciliation
• Creative downplaying or denying sin by individuals
• Weaponizing Christian command for forgiveness as a way to save face
• Struggling with anger towards hurtful people
• Importance of addressing evil and hatred in relationships
• Role of anger in forgiveness and its attachment to emotion
• Romans 12 passage on love, hate, and conflict resolution
• The speaker discusses the role of anger in response to evil or misconduct
• Jesus' own anger and actions when confronting exploitation and abuse are referenced
• Anger is not inherently wrong, but can lead to pain if not kept in check
• Paul's instruction in Ephesians 4 to "in your anger, do not sin" is highlighted
• The importance of forgiveness as renouncing revenge and being open to reconciliation is emphasized
• Paul's specific guidance on responding to evil with good, rather than seeking revenge, is cited
• The speaker discusses the concept of revenge and how it can be a temptation in modern culture.
• Popular songs often celebrate revenge and can stir up imagination for how to get back at someone.
• The speaker emphasizes that desiring revenge is where we must pray, as action always starts with our desires.
• In James 1, it says we are tempted by evil desires, which give birth to evil sins.
• Revenge will never solve a problem and only leads to a cycle of pain and evil.
• The ethic of Jesus Christ, forgiving our enemies, is what breaks this cycle of revenge.
• Trusting that justice will be enacted by those in authority
• Paul's teaching on not taking revenge, but leaving room for God's wrath
• Recognizing the limitations and biases of human judgment and motives
• The good news that God is perfect in love and infinite in wisdom, and his justice will come
• The importance of trusting God to handle conflicts and injustices, rather than seeking personal revenge or balance.
• Justice will come one day under a just God
• Making peace is essential, especially when it's possible
• There are circumstances beyond control where making peace is not possible
• Forgiveness doesn't always mean reconciliation or remaining in a situation
• Sometimes boundaries need to be set or separation/divorce may be necessary for safety and well-being
• God knows what you've done to seek forgiveness and reconcile, even if others don't see it
• The importance of reconciliation and conflict resolution
• Need for people to hear the biblical call to reconciliation
• Practical steps for reconciliation, including reaching out and setting up conversations
• Importance of face-to-face communication and avoiding misread or misunderstood messages via text
• Utilizing professional help from counselors or mediators when necessary
• The role of kindness in reconciliation, including relinquishing revenge and finding ways to be kind
• Addressing desires for retaliation or revenge with a call to express kindness instead
• The importance of owning up to one's mistakes in relationships
• Apologizing and asking for forgiveness can open the door for vulnerability, reciprocity, and reconciliation
• Holding grudges and not being willing to forgive can prevent healing and peace
• Kindness from an enemy is a way to confound people with the ethic of the kingdom of Jesus Christ and open them up to reconciliation
• Jesus taught extensively about forgiveness and modeled it in his own ministry
• The night of Jesus' betrayal by Jewish leaders
• Roman officials knew Jesus was innocent but chose not to intervene
• Jesus was flogged, mocked, beaten, and crucified as a public spectacle
• Betrayal and sin are incomprehensible, yet Jesus invites forgiveness and following in his steps
• Scripture references: 1 Peter 2:21, Isaiah, the ministry of Jesus and its application to the church
• The need for reconciliation and making peace
• A request for someone to guide them in changing their hearts from hate, grudges, and revenge to instruments of peace
• Prayer for transformation by Jesus Christ's grace
• Singing a song as a response, specifically "Christ Was Lower Still"
[0.00 --> 12.42] I don't know if it's just me, but I feel like Pastor Jonathan is trying to sneak a new musician into his worship team every time he leads.
[13.48 --> 16.84] I had a couple people in the 9 a.m. say, is that a new floatist that we have?
[16.90 --> 19.12] I'm like, yes, he just keeps sneaking in new musicians.
[20.24 --> 21.44] Thank you for leading us.
[23.10 --> 26.50] As Brad mentioned, we are in the middle of a sermon series on forgiveness.
[26.50 --> 33.50] And I thought it might be helpful just to summarize briefly where we have traveled so far, and then we're going to read our passage.
[34.52 --> 41.34] Pastor Sid began this series by looking at Matthew chapter 6, where we are told to forgive as we have been forgiven.
[41.60 --> 48.56] That the ability to extend grace is deeply rooted to our ability to receive the extravagant grace of Jesus.
[48.56 --> 56.64] Then we looked at Matthew 18, where we realized the invitation is not just a generic forgiveness, but a forgiveness from the heart.