Crossroads Community Church
FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE | Crossroads | November 17, 2024
Locations & Times
119 N Broad St, Adrian, MI 49221, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Week 4
FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE
Crossroads
November 17, 2024
FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE
Crossroads
November 17, 2024
“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:9-15) (NIV)
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24) (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...” (Matthew 5:43-44) (NIV)
Your prayer may or may not _____________________________, but it ________________________________________________.
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13) (NIV)
“In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feels like a decision to reward my enemy. But, in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.” —Andy Stanley
“Holding a grudge doesn’t make you strong. It makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn’t make you weak. It sets you free.” — Dave Willis
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15) (NIV)
Mark Your Calendars for ____________________________________. Wednesday, December 4 @ 7 PM
Who? - Our partners & friends in ______________________________. Our Goal - _____________________ (Give on Sunday, December 8th)
CHRISTMAS CARD PARTY (Let’s Show Them Love)
Sunday, December 8 from 2:00-3:30 PM (Downstairs)
FUN & REFRESHMENTS
Bring your family
Sunday, December 8 from 2:00-3:30 PM (Downstairs)
FUN & REFRESHMENTS
Bring your family
TALK IT OVER
1. What was your biggest takeaway from Big Jim’s story?
2. What grudges are you having difficulty letting go?
3. Why does the thought of forgiving others often provoke an emotional response?
4. Read Matthew 5:23-24. Why does forgiveness matter so much to God?
5. How do you forgive something that seems unforgivable?
6. How can you encourage yourself to pray even when you don’t feel like praying?
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
What will you do as a result of today’s message?
If you’ve been holding onto a grudge, spend time in prayer. Ask God to free you from the bitterness you’ve been a prisoner to and to help you in seeking reconciliation.
1. What was your biggest takeaway from Big Jim’s story?
2. What grudges are you having difficulty letting go?
3. Why does the thought of forgiving others often provoke an emotional response?
4. Read Matthew 5:23-24. Why does forgiveness matter so much to God?
5. How do you forgive something that seems unforgivable?
6. How can you encourage yourself to pray even when you don’t feel like praying?
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
What will you do as a result of today’s message?
If you’ve been holding onto a grudge, spend time in prayer. Ask God to free you from the bitterness you’ve been a prisoner to and to help you in seeking reconciliation.