When we meet people, we often quickly note what distinguishes us from them. They are cool; I am not. They are rich; I am poor. They are male; I am female. They are black; I am white. If we are not careful, we can allow these distinctions to become barriers. And that leads us to treat them differently. We find a fantastic message in the small but mighty book of Philemon. The gospel when sown and watered produces oneness. In Christ, we are all brothers and sisters. This great truth should not separate us, it should cause us to come together no matter the distinctions that the world forces on us. Join us as we study Paul’s words to Philemon and find the seeds of the gospel that he plants. Sermon originally preached on April 1, 2012.
Tag Archives: Forgiveness
“Let It Drop” – Colossians 3:12-13
Forgiveness can be difficult. But . . . when we understand what Christ did for us, it should make us want to forgive others like he did. Join us as we explore the nature of forgiveness, the reasons why we should forgive, and some practical ways that we can practice forgiveness in church life. Sermon originally preached on February 27, 2011.
“The Forgiveness Equation” – Matthew 18:21-35
We have all been hurt by things that others have done or said, but how should we as Christians respond. Well, Jesus introduces us to the math of forgiveness in this parable about a guy who owed way too much. Sermon originally preached on May 16, 2010.