NLC Searcy
Love Your Enemies
Our prayers can often be centered on ourselves—what we want, need, or hope for. But what if God has more for you, something that you’ve never imagined? What if you've been missing because you aren't asking if there's more than what you see? In this series, we'll dig in to what it looks like to pray dangerous prayers.
Locations & Times
New Life Church - Searcy
2851 W Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Who is your enemy?
1. Satan
2. Family
3. Friends
1. Satan
2. Family
3. Friends
"Have you perceived God as your enemy?"
Definition of Forgiveness:
“A conscious, deliberate decision to release resentment toward anyone who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve it.”
Forgiveness Is Not:
- Saying it’s “ok”
- Becoming friends
"A single offense can create enough bitterness and resentment to ruin your whole life."
Withholding forgiveness is a choice!
“Will this decision result in unrest and regret for the rest of my life”
- Charles Stanley
“A conscious, deliberate decision to release resentment toward anyone who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve it.”
Forgiveness Is Not:
- Saying it’s “ok”
- Becoming friends
"A single offense can create enough bitterness and resentment to ruin your whole life."
Withholding forgiveness is a choice!
“Will this decision result in unrest and regret for the rest of my life”
- Charles Stanley
APPLICATION:
1. FORGIVENESS DOES NOT EQUATE TO WEAKNESS.
1. FORGIVENESS DOES NOT EQUATE TO WEAKNESS.
2. FORGIVENESS MAKES ROOM
a. Forgiveness makes room for God to work.
a. Forgiveness makes room for God to work.
2. FORGIVENESS MAKES ROOM
a. Forgiveness makes room for God to work.
b. Forgiveness makes room for more mental real-estate.
a. Forgiveness makes room for God to work.
b. Forgiveness makes room for more mental real-estate.
3. DON'T POSTPONE YOUR PARDON
PRAYERS FOR YOUR WEEK:
Monday:God, help me forgive people who have intentionally hurt me or the people I love.
Tuesday: God, reveal to me any hidden bitterness or resentment.
Wednesday: God, show me if there is anyone in my life I need to ask to forgive me.
Thursday: God, why am I afraid or resistant to let things go?
Friday: God, lead me to someone who needs to see Your love today.
Monday:God, help me forgive people who have intentionally hurt me or the people I love.
Tuesday: God, reveal to me any hidden bitterness or resentment.
Wednesday: God, show me if there is anyone in my life I need to ask to forgive me.
Thursday: God, why am I afraid or resistant to let things go?
Friday: God, lead me to someone who needs to see Your love today.
GIVE ONLINE
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Elevation College Students
Sundays at 6:00pm
If you're a college student, join us every Sunday for a night of food, community, worship, message and more. For more info, follow @elevationscy on Instagram or contact cwoodson@newlifechurch.tv
Re|Engage + Merge
Beginning October 7 at 6:30pm
Whether you're engaged, newly married or married for decades, our relationships can always improve. If you would like more information about how Re|Engage and Merge can help, text MARRIAGE to 88000.
NLC Marriage Event
Friday, October 11 at the Conway Campus
Falling in love, staying in love, and keeping Jesus at the center—some things are easier said than done. Mark your calendar for a date night at the Marriage Event on October 11 at 7:00pm at NLC Conway. Guest speaker Mark Gungor will share how to get it right, how to get along, and how to laugh your way through marriage. To sign up, text MARRIAGE to 88000 for more details.
Connect Class
Tonight at 6:00pm
Connect night is an opportunity to discover New Life’s core beliefs and values, your next steps in getting involved, and your place within the church, moving you from passion to purpose. Text CONNECT to 88000 or visit newlifechurch.tv/connect for more info or to sign up.
Life Group Leaders Needed
Contact beth.davis@newlifechurch.tv
Life Groups are the heart of our church. We are currently looking for amazing Life Group leaders like you! This semester, we will be offering training and resources to teach and equip leaders before Life Group launch in January. If you are interested in learning more about being a Life Group leader, contact Rob and Beth Davis at beth.davis@newlifechurch.tv for more information.
NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm
Join us for a Night of Worship on Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm! This is an opportunity for our New Life family to meet outside of the weekend service to worship and hear from God. Worship Night’s are also a great opportunity to meet someone new and connect with our growing #nlcfamily! In addition to Night of Worship, we will also be having Water Baptism! For more info, contact searcy@newlifechurch.tv or text WATER to 88000.
Sundays at 6:00pm
If you're a college student, join us every Sunday for a night of food, community, worship, message and more. For more info, follow @elevationscy on Instagram or contact cwoodson@newlifechurch.tv
Re|Engage + Merge
Beginning October 7 at 6:30pm
Whether you're engaged, newly married or married for decades, our relationships can always improve. If you would like more information about how Re|Engage and Merge can help, text MARRIAGE to 88000.
NLC Marriage Event
Friday, October 11 at the Conway Campus
Falling in love, staying in love, and keeping Jesus at the center—some things are easier said than done. Mark your calendar for a date night at the Marriage Event on October 11 at 7:00pm at NLC Conway. Guest speaker Mark Gungor will share how to get it right, how to get along, and how to laugh your way through marriage. To sign up, text MARRIAGE to 88000 for more details.
Connect Class
Tonight at 6:00pm
Connect night is an opportunity to discover New Life’s core beliefs and values, your next steps in getting involved, and your place within the church, moving you from passion to purpose. Text CONNECT to 88000 or visit newlifechurch.tv/connect for more info or to sign up.
Life Group Leaders Needed
Contact beth.davis@newlifechurch.tv
Life Groups are the heart of our church. We are currently looking for amazing Life Group leaders like you! This semester, we will be offering training and resources to teach and equip leaders before Life Group launch in January. If you are interested in learning more about being a Life Group leader, contact Rob and Beth Davis at beth.davis@newlifechurch.tv for more information.
NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm
Join us for a Night of Worship on Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm! This is an opportunity for our New Life family to meet outside of the weekend service to worship and hear from God. Worship Night’s are also a great opportunity to meet someone new and connect with our growing #nlcfamily! In addition to Night of Worship, we will also be having Water Baptism! For more info, contact searcy@newlifechurch.tv or text WATER to 88000.
Visit newlifechurch.tv/connect to sign up!
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