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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS August 25, 2010 Senior Pastor/Teacher: Spencer T. O’Neal
Is to cease to feel resentment against an offender, to pardon your enemies for the wrongs that they have committed against you.   Release of all feelings of Resentment Relinquish your right to Retaliate Restore and resolve the Relationship Forgive Pg 1
The Lord’s example of prayer teaches us to forgive. Matthew 6:12 If you don’t He won’t! Luke 6:37 We must forgive the sins of others.       Matthew 6:14-15 Forgiveness is Conditional  Pg 1
How many times must we forgive?  Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness is unlimited.  Luke 17:3-4 Forgive as God forgave us. Ephesians 4:32 The Measure of Forgiveness Pg 3
It is necessary for our own forgiveness.  Mark 11:25-26 It restores Christian fellowship.       2 Corinthians 2:5-10 It helps to cleanse us spiritually.       James 5:15-16 Three Benefits of Forgiveness Pg 5

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The Power of Forgiveness

  • 1. THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS August 25, 2010 Senior Pastor/Teacher: Spencer T. O’Neal
  • 2. Is to cease to feel resentment against an offender, to pardon your enemies for the wrongs that they have committed against you. Release of all feelings of Resentment Relinquish your right to Retaliate Restore and resolve the Relationship Forgive Pg 1
  • 3. The Lord’s example of prayer teaches us to forgive. Matthew 6:12 If you don’t He won’t! Luke 6:37 We must forgive the sins of others. Matthew 6:14-15 Forgiveness is Conditional Pg 1
  • 4. How many times must we forgive? Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness is unlimited. Luke 17:3-4 Forgive as God forgave us. Ephesians 4:32 The Measure of Forgiveness Pg 3
  • 5. It is necessary for our own forgiveness. Mark 11:25-26 It restores Christian fellowship. 2 Corinthians 2:5-10 It helps to cleanse us spiritually. James 5:15-16 Three Benefits of Forgiveness Pg 5