Rankin Wilbourne Sermons Rankin Wilbourne: To Forgive from the Heart, Matthew 9:9-13 | 2/9/2025 | West Church, Haverhill, MA
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Feb 17, 2025 Explore the vital role of true forgiveness in church life, diving into the emotional challenges we face in its application. Reflect on a parable from Matthew that highlights the importance of heartfelt forgiveness. Discover mercy as a key aspect of God's character and how it shapes our interactions. Embrace the transformative power of empathy, drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis and Desmond Tutu, as we learn to forgive others by first recognizing our own flaws.
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Forgiveness Requires Heart Release
- Forgiveness is often spoken of more than practiced, leading to broken relationships in the church.
- True forgiveness means releasing others from our heart, not just words.
Forgiveness Reveals God Relationship
- Our response to disappointment reveals our relationship with God.
- Forgiving others shows how deeply we have experienced God's mercy.
Jesus Upsets 'The Serious' With Mercy
- Jesus upset the religious serious by eating with sinners and calling them to mercy.
- He calls religious leaders to reconsider who belongs to God's people and God's heart for mercy.