Links Worth Looking At (March 30, 2013)

Here are a couple of good articles that will deepen your thinking.

• When Did Idolatry Become Compatible with Christianity?

  Here is the conclusion to this article: "What is needed is courage in speaking the truth: We cannot love our neighbor and tolerate idolatry and unrepentant rebellion against God. We cannot continue with the "go along to get along" mentality that is leading those we love to destruction. We must speak the word of God with boldness (Acts 4:31) and accept the fact that those who have fallen away may not ever return. We must choose this day whom we will serve. Will we stand with the only wise God or with the foolish idol-makers of same-sex marriage?"
  

• Only As Deep As Your Gospel

  Jared Wilson, over at The Gospel Coalition, hits the nail on the head with this short but powerful article.  He writes: "Church life in general and the worship gathering in particular, over time, shape a Christian’s thinking and values. Since that is true, we have a good insight toward an answer to these questions: Why do you suppose so many self-professing Christians today see no sin in same-sex couplings? And why do you suppose so many evangelicals who do still see the sin nevertheless seem to struggle to think and speak about marriage with any depth beyond political soundbites and emotional cliches?"
  
  Read the complete article HERE

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the fact that Christ rose from the dead! What's sad to me is that many professed "Christians" won't even get out of bed in time to join in the celebration. And we wonder why our country is in the shape it is in???


Rejoicing that "he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." (Rom. 8:11),



Pastor Mike

Would to God that our current Political Leaders would remember the words of our First President

I have taken the liberty to highlight some key phrases from George Washington's first ever Presidential address given on April 30, 1789.

"Such being the impressions under which I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station; it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official Act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the Universe, who presides in the Councils of Nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the People of the United States, a Government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes: and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success, the functions allotted to his charge. In tendering this homage to the Great Author of every public and private good I assure myself that it expresses your sentiments not less than my own; nor those of my fellow-citizens at large, less than either. No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. And in the important revolution just accomplished in the system of their United Government, the tranquil deliberations and voluntary consent of so many distinct communities, from which the event has resulted, cannot be compared with the means by which most Governments have been established, without some return of pious gratitude along with an humble anticipation of the future blessings which the past seem to presage. These reflections, arising out of the present crisis, have forced themselves too strongly on my mind to be suppressed. You will join with me I trust in thinking, that there are none under the influence of which, the proceedings of a new and free Government can more auspiciously commence."

He also said in the same address: "Since we ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained:"

How can we expect the "smiles of Heaven" on a country that "disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained."?

We can't!

We are not "evolving" in our views as a country - we are devolving. We are seeing the "foundations" of our great country cracking and crumbling because we are willfully turning our back on "the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men"

The Psalmist was right when he wrote: "if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3 ESV).

We can humble ourselves and pray (2 Chronicles 7:14). 

Pastor Mike

Worship with us On Resurrection Sunday

This Sunday will be a great day of Worship at Everett Springs Baptist Church! I hope you are inviting family and friends to join with us for a special day of worship.

We will begin at 7:30AM with our "Everett Springs Sunrise Service" Our service may be a little later than others but we have to wait on the sun to come over the ridge right in front of our church. It's worth the wait. After our time of celebration we will enjoy a pancake breakfast together.

At 10:30 we will come back for a special service with our choir presenting "No More Night." They have been working hard and preparing for this day for many weeks now and you will be blessed to hear their ministry in song.

The list of songs they will be singing will be a blessing to each of us. I can't wait to hear them start with "Celebrate Jesus!" and it will just build from there!

Another song emphasizes the forgiveness we have been focused on this month. The words are: "I'm forgiven, because you were forsaken. I'm accepted, You were condemned. I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me because you died and rose again."

I have a brief message on "Three Truths About Jesus Confirmed by the Resurrection"

I am looking forward to seeing you and at least 89 others at church this Sunday!

Rejoicing in the Resurrection,
Pastor Mike

Will The Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage Affect Us in any Way?

You better believe it will!

Click on the articles listed below to read more:

• "Gay Marriage is the Media's Vehicle, Destination is to Destroy the Church" written by:John Nolte
  
• Erick Erickson has written on the topic stating:
  "Gay rights advocates are using liberal city councils in liberal areas to pass anti-discrimination laws that would prohibit churches from being able to say no to sin without running afoul of the law. It is an organized strategy."
  Read the complete article HERE.
  
• You really need to read this ARTICLE to see where we are headed.
  This article gives many examples of what is already happening in our country and what is yet to come. You will learn how: "- A Methodist church in New Jersey was sued for not offering its facility for use during same sex weddings. A judge ruled against them."
  
  
  The article ends with this: "No, the left cares nothing for gay rights, but they’ll pretend to if they can use the bloc as a wedge to pry the populace from the influence of the church. Why? because it’s easier to convince people that their civil liberties fall under the dominion of man, of government, if the church is portrayed as inept and anachronistic. This is the entire goal. Once man, sinful, awful man controls your rights, your existence as an individual ends and your life as a statist serf begins."

We should pray for our leaders. We should pray for our country. We should share the life changing message of the Gospel with more and more people. We need to live for what we believe in and it looks as if we will also need to be prepared to suffer for what we believe in (2 Timothy 3:12).


Pastor Mike

Church Discipline

"Church Discipline" sounds imposing to many. Some think it is antiquated. Some think it is not necessary in this day and age. But I have not read anywhere where the Lord changed His mind on the instruction given in Matthew 18. He laid out the guidelines for dealing with a sinning brother. He gave the process for the effective administration of church discipline.

What we need to realize is that Church Discipline is not something you do "TO" a person, it is something you do "FOR" a person. Like disciplining your own children, it is not about doing something "to" them; it is doing something "for" them. You administer discipline to help them to grow, mature, change, learn and ultimately to help them become a better person.
 
Click HERE and you will open another window that will give you some great biblical teaching on the neglected and yet very necessary topic of church discipline.

Hebrews 12:6 (ESV)
6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."

Since the Lord "disciplines the one he loves" then we should realize; that where there is no discipline there is no love.

That's something to think about,

Pastor Mike

Can Tuesday be Transformational?

What's on your agenda for today?

Well, let's see besides work there are a couple of bills to pay; a few projects to get done around the house, a meeting to prepare for, and... and the list goes on. The point is there is always something to do on Tuesday and on Wednesday and on Thursday, oh well, you get the idea.

What if Tuesday's could become a TRANSFORMATIONAL time for you? What if you could do something little that would have big results? What if a small investment of time could yield a huge payoff. Would you be interested? I know I would be!

There is something you can do on Tuesday that can bring about a significant change in your life. You can plan to meet with someone for some one on one discipleship.

The Apostle Paul told Timothy to "Train yourself for godliness" (1 Timothy 4:7). Such training does not happen on accident, it happens on purpose.

I would like to help you in your own personal training in godliness. You see, everyone has problems, God's Word has the answers. I know where to find the answers; not because I am better than you or smarter than you or more spiritual than you; I know where to find the answers because I am giving my time and energy to knowing what God has to say, in His Word, about real life issues.

My calling, my passion and my desire is to help others know and understand the life changing power of God's Word.

An hour of your time on Tuesday can begin to bring about some real and lasting transformation. If that interests you then get in touch with me. Let's plan to get together to learn and discover all God can do in us and through us for our good and His Glory!

Other books were given for our Information, God's Word was given for our TRANSFORMATION.

I am ready to walk a Transformational journey with you,
Pastor Mike

Sunday Summary, March 17, 2013

FORGIVENESS

I thank the Lord for the great day of worship we enjoyed on Sunday. Gathering together for Bible study, to pray, sing, fellowship, give and listen to the Word proclaimed is refreshing and energizing.

Our sermon series on “Forgiveness” has gone very well. I am so grateful for the way the messages have been received by our church family. It is important that we each understand the great importance of forgiveness in our daily interactions with one another.

There is no question about what Jesus taught on forgiveness as recorded in Matthew 18. Here is a summary of the Sunday message:

If we are going to practice forgiveness we must…

      1.  SEE ourselves SIMPLY (vv. 1-4)    
We need not think too much of ourselves. Jesus said that the greatest in the Kingdom is like a child. A child is dependent, trusting and has no real agenda or plans. In a word, Jesus says that true greatness is seen in our humility. We are each sinners forgiven by God’s grace. Humility is key to both receiving and giving forgiveness.

Next, it is important for us to…

      2. SHUN what is SINFUL (vv. 5-14)
Known and unconfessed sin can make us ineffective in dealing with the sins of others. Why would we forgive others when we ourselves are struggling with our own unresolved sin issues?

No wonder we are instructed to “Keep watch on” ourselves as we seek to restore anyone caught in a transgression.

Galatians 6:1 (ESV)
¹ Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

With a humble attitude and a desire to shun our own personal sins we are more inclined to actively…

      

       3.     SEEK those who STRAY (vv. 12-13)          
The shepherd will leave the 99 sheep to find the one who has wandered away from the fold. You know that a stray sheep is vulnerable to attack, to hunger, to poor health and to other serious problems.

I want us to think of absentee members as those who are DANGER! We should think that way because that is the case. Those who do not gather together to worship with the body of Christ are in danger. They are vulnerable to Satan’s lies and attacks; because they are away from the fold and undernourished from lack of hearing the Word proclaimed. They are open to worldly thinking because their minds are being exposed to the truth of the word and the accountability of being in fellowship with other believers.

I think it is VITAL for us to have a concern that moves us to ACTION when we think of our missing and absentee members.

In fact, who can you call this week to encourage to be at church on Sunday? What wandering sheep are you going after? What lost one are you seeking to bring back into the fold?

Sometimes, as we seek those who stray, we will also need to…

      4.     SPEAK to those that SIN (vv. 15-16)
Those who remove themselves from regular fellowship with God’s people often need to be helped in regard to a sin issue in their lives. Our heart is one of restoration. We want to see men and women restored to a right relationship with God and with others.

As we encounter those who have “sinned” against us we have one of two choices. We can COVER the sin or we must CONFRONT the sin. Both are loving options. One or the other must be done.

Proverbs 10:12 (ESV)
¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 17:9 (ESV)
⁹ Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

1 Peter 4:8 (ESV)
⁸ Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

If you are unable to cover the sin then you must in love CONFRONT the sinning brother. Matthew 18:15-16 gives a very clear and easy to understand process to follow in confronting a wayward brother.

Keep in mind that the goal is not vengeance or retaliation. The goal of confrontation is restoration.

But what if the brother refuses to listen? What if they do not want to seek forgiveness?

Well the next step is that we must…

      5.     SEPARATE from those who are STUBORN (v. 17)
For the sake of all involved; a REFUSAL, by the sinning brother, to listen is a REASON to separate from the individual.

We separate from the unrepentant as a means to call them to repentance. We pray they will understand the seriousness of their sin. We back away so God may step in and work events, circumstances and the consequences of their lives in such a way so as to draw them to repentance.

Should they recognize their sin and repent; we then…

     6.     STAND ready to FORGIVE (vv. 21-35)
Peter understands the significance of what Jesus is saying. If you approach a sinning brother to restore the relationship HOW OFTEN should that be done?

The story the Lord shares, in answer to Peter’s question, is powerful. There is no mistaking what He is saying. In fact Jesus gives the point to the parable in the last verse of chapter 18. He says: ^“So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."

Yes, FORGIVENSS is a huge issue for the life of a believer. We have been forgiven and we are now to be forgiving people.

Your response to two simple questions will reveal your understanding of what Jesus taught in Matthew 18.

      1.     Do I truly understand how much I have been forgiven?

      2.     Is there anyone that needs to hear me say “I forgive you?”

Forgiving because I am Forgiven,

Pastor Mike

Links worth Looking At

Does anyone look at a Blog on Saturday? I do. You do. Thanks for stopping by to see what's going on today.

Since it is Saturday I thought it would be good to share a couple of links with you of some of the sights I have visited this past week. We could think of today as a time to explore some "Links worth Looking At."

First up, is a well written article over at the Gospel Coalition website addressing the issue of "sarcasm." I found it interesting and thought provoking. We all know one or two people who seem to have the "gift" of sarcasm... well, I am not so sure it is a gift.

Here is how the article begins: "A friend recently introduced me as her "sarcastic friend." She said it was my sarcasm that convinced her we'd hit it off. Isn't that how Jesus said we would be known? You know, by our sarcasm?" read the rest of the article HERE.

Next, what if your son wanted to use the girls restroom at school, while there were other girls in the restroom? Or what if your daughter were in the restroom and a boy decided he wanted to come into the same restroom with her? You may think, "Well, that's not going to happen." Well, you better think again - it is happening and it will happen more and more. A male may choose to "identify" as a female and as such will have the right to enter and use the girls restroom. Here is a LINK to an article that details this very situation. This is not happening in colleges or other "liberal" type institutions or gathering places - no this is happening at elementary schools and high schools! Check this STORY out about a 6 year old with some serious gender identity issues.

That's enough for today.

See you at worship tomorrow,

Pastor Mike

The Need for Bibilcal Counseling

At 5:30 PM, I will be sitting with 150+ men and women who have gathered together for the second weekend of "Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Training." I am excited about the opportunity to gather with others who believe in the sufficiency of Scriptures to meet the needs of those who are hurting and looking for help.

Am I attending this conference to fill my head with more knowledge? No! I am here to equip myself with the tools to equip me to better serve others. I am here learning key questions to ask, information to look for, scriptural principles for life change, and I am gathering resources to apply the truth and power of the Gospel to those who are desiring to see change in their lives.

Wouldn't it be exciting if God would use us and our church as a means to bring about radical transformation in the lives of others? Some may think, "No, that can't happen here. You are a Pastor not a psychologist and this is a Church not a counseling office." Well, if you are thinking that way I suppose we could agree that you are partially right. You are right in thinking that I am a pastor and this is a church. But it is wrong to think that Biblical Counseling falls under the calling or expertise of another.

In the book, "Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically,"  John MacArthur writes:

     "Ever since apostolic times, counseling has occurred in the church as a natural function of corporate spiritual life. After all, the New Testament itself commands believers to "admonish one another" (Romans 15:14); "encourage one another" (Heb. 3:13, KJV); "comfort one another with these words" (1 Thess. 4:18); "encourage one another, and build up one another" (1 Thess. 5:11); "confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed" (James 5:16).

     The apostle Paul wrote, "we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves" (Rom. 15:1). And, "even is a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ" (Gal. 6:1-2).

     All those instructions apply to rank-and-file church members, not only to some priestly cast of experts. Counseling, particularly counseling that skillfully employs and applies God's Word, is a necessary duty of Christian life and fellowship."

So, biblical counseling is not a side work of the body of believers, it IS who we are and what we are to be doing.

I am ready to get with it! What about you?

Remember..."Everyone has problems, God's Word has the solutions."

I am here for you,
Pastor Mike

Let's Get Ready for Sunday!

I am anticipating God's work in our midst as we gather for Worship this Sunday. What are you expecting? I wonder if our services would change in any way if more and more of us gathered with a real sense of expectancy that God can and would show up; as we come together to worship Him?

On Sunday, I am planning to preach from Matthew 18:21-35. It is a POWERFUL passage that clearly shows us the problem of unforgiveness. You can begin now to prepare your heart for what the Lord wants to accomplish this Sunday by reading over Matthew 18:21-35.

²¹ Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?"
²² Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.
²³ "Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
²⁴ When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
²⁵ And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.
²⁶ So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
²⁷ And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.
²⁸ But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, 'Pay what you owe.'
²⁹ So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.'
³⁰ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.
³¹ When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place.
³² Then his master summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me.
³³ And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'
³⁴ And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt.
³⁵ So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."




Albert Barnes, in his commentary, writes the following concerning verse 35:

"This verse contains the sum or moral of the parable. When Christ has explained one of his own parables, we are to receive it just as he has explained it, and not attempt to draw spiritual instruction from any parts or circumstances which he has not explained. The following seems to be the particulars of the general truth which he meant to teach:

(1.) That our sins are great.

(2.) That God freely forgives them.

(3.) That the offences committed against us by our brethren are comparatively small.

(4.) That we should, therefore, most freely forgive them.

(5.) That if we do not, God will be justly angry with us, and punish us.

From your hearts. That is, not merely in words, but really and truly to feel and act towards him as if he had not offended us."

(From: Notes on the New Testament Explanatory and Practical.)

Ponder these words. Pray for yourself and others. Prepare to hear from the Father on Sunday.

Expecting God to Work in us and through us,
Pastor Mike

The Link Between Spirituality and Sexuality

I read a very interesting article last week that clearly demonstrated the link between Spirituality and Sexuality. Our culture is growing in its sexual perversity in an alarmingly rapid pace. It seems as if more and more deviant acts are becoming more commonplace and more acceptable. Why?

I believe the article I read tells us why with great clarity.

Here is the opening paragraph.

"Have you noticed how the culture war flash points are all sexual? Abortion, gay marriage, gender interchangeability, sex education, pornography, no fault divorce, all of these are connected to sex and sexuality. This shocks Christians, but it shouldn’t. It is not only predictable, it is inevitable. You see, there is an embedded creational link between sexuality and spirituality. We were created for monogamy in both, and when a society loses one, it won’t be long before it loses the other. Why? Because God would have it so."

Read the rest of the article HERE.

Remember the darker the culture grows, the brighter our light can (and should) shine.

Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.


Shepherding for your Growth and His Glory,
Pastor Mike

A Few Quotes about Forgiveness

I am continuing to read multiple books on forgiveness. As I read, I learn more and more of the incredible power of forgiveness and I long to be able to share this truth with others so they may experience the freedom that comes from forgiveness.

Here are a few quotes from the book: "Forgiveness ... the Ultimate Miracle" by Paul J. Meyer.

• "The person who angers you, conquers you."
• "Colin C. Tipping, who works with cancer patients to help them forgive, makes the following observation: "Nearly all cancer patients, besides having a lifetime habit of suppressing and repressing emotions, are known to share a marked inability to forgive."
• "Charlie "Tremendous" Jones once said, "Our unwillingness to forgive when we've been deeply hurt breeds self-pity and bitterness."
• "Benjamin Franklin noted, "Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one makes you even with him; forgiving sets you above him."
• "When we blame another person for how we feel, we grant them the power to regulate our emotions." - Dr. Fred Luskin

Well, that should give you something to think about today. We need to think about these quotes because they serve to remind us of the importance of forgiveness in our daily living.

I am grateful for the wise words of others that can "Inform" our thinking and I am passionate about the good counsel of God's Word that can literally "Transform" our lives.

For your "Transformation" I leave you with Ephesians 4:31-32...

Ephesians 4:31-32 (ESV)
³¹ Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
³² Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.


Ask the Father to enable you to live out the truth of these two verses today... when you do you will experience His supernatural work of transformation!

For His Glory,
Pastor Mike

Forgiveness Made Easy

In 1878, Charles Spurgeon preached a sermon entitled: "Forgiveness Made Easy." It is a powerful and practical message. I first read it in the book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness" by John MacArthur. Several portions of the message are underlined, highlighted, and marked in my copy of the book.

I commend the sermon to you for your encouragement and edification. Your time will be well spent and your life will be enriched greatly for the time you take to read and think upon this message.

Just "click" on the title and you too can learn of  "Forgiveness Made Easy."

Here is a brief excerpt from the sermon:

"Remember, also, that he forgave us fully. It was not here and there a sin that he blotted out, but the whole horrible list and catalogue of our offences he destroyed at once. The substitution of our Lord has finished that matter even to perfection:—

"Because the sinless Saviour died,
My sinful soul is counted free;
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on him and pardon me."
All our transgressions are swept away at once, carried off as by a flood, and so completely removed from us that no guilty trace of them remains They are all gone!"

Are you walking in the Freedom of Forgiveness?

Pastor Mike  

The Fount of Forgiveness

Today we began a four week series on "Forgiveness." The message of Christ and of the Bible is one of forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:32 tells us we are to "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." The problem for most of us in the gap that lies between what we know and what we do. Yes, we know that forgiveness is important, we know that the message of Christ is one of forgiveness; but how forgiving are we?

As we begin this series, it seems appropriate to look to Christ, as He is the source of forgiveness. His life and His message remind us of the great importance of forgiveness in our everyday lives.

Here are the five truths we focused on as we considered Christ as the Fount of Forgiveness.

1. The PERSON He is
He is the God who forgives! (Exodus 34:5-7)

2. The PRAYER He taught
In Matthew 6:12-15 Jesus reminds us of the great importance of forgiveness in our prayer. The seriousness of our failure to forgive is highlighted in Mark 11:25-26.

3. The PEOPLE He met
When people met Jesus they heard a word that all people long for..."Forgiven"
     A. To the paralytic he said: "your sins are forgiven." (Matthew 9:2)
     B. To the sinful woman he said: "Your sins are forgiven." (Luke 7:48)
     C. To the disciples he said: "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him."
Truly Jesus' interactions with others was filled with forgiveness!

4. The PASSION He endured
While dying on the cross, for the sins of men he prayed "Father, forgive them," (Luke 23:34)
Albert Barnes points out four truths from this brief prayer.
     A. We have a duty to pray for our enemies, even when they are endeavoring to injure us.
     B. We should pray that God would pardon them.
     C. We learn the power and excellence of the Christian religion. No other religion teaches men to pray for the forgiveness of enemies; no other disposes them to do it.
     D. The greatest sinners, through the intercession of Jesus, may obtain pardon.

5. The PURPOSE He gave
Our commission according to Luke 24:44-49 is to proclaim "that repentance and forgiveness of sine should be proclaimed in His name to all nations,"
So the message that needs to echo around the world is that men, women, boys and girls can be forgiven!

We can forgive others as we come to the Fount of Forgiveness and experience the forgiveness that Christ offers.

Seeing and sensing Christ's emphasis on forgiveness should make us forgiving people.

Are you a forgiving person?

Who do you need to forgive?

When will you forgive them?

Why are you waiting?

Let's live this week in light of His forgiveness and seeking to share that forgiveness with others.

Pastor Mike