Key Understanding:

We are unforgiving to people who do not meet our standards.

Why you forgive:

1) You want to be forgiven.

2) You value relationship.

3) You want to do the right thing.

4) You want to get past the past.

How to Forgive:

Step 1: Recall the hurt.

Step 2: Empathize with the one who hurt you.

Step 3: Pray blessings on the person who hurt you.

Step 4: Committ to forgive.

Step 5: Hold on to the forgiveness.

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Doing My Part

Key Belief:

Forgiveness believes we are all human.

Why is it so hard to forgive?

You have to give up your claim to justice.

You have to overcome your feeling of vulnerability.

Two Dimensions of Forgiveness:

Internal - Let Go

External - Give Grace

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Racial Reconciliation

When you hear "Racial Reconciliation" the word "race" alone trips us out.

Reconciliation will happen in the body of Christ.

Recociliation is a gospel matter.

Racism: the belief that one race, skin color, ethnic group, or religious group is superior to another.

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Taking a Knee

Three Expressions of Pride:

Perfectionism

Control

Criticism

Jesus' Vision:

Show the world we are His.

Jesus' Tool:

Love

Love will achieve it's ultimate purpose.

Jesus' Method:

Authenticity

Service

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The Stages of Relationship

Key Understanding:

The defining mark of Christianity is love.

Stage 1: Fellowship

Stage 2: Fruitfullness

Stage 3: Frustration 

Stage 4: Fulfillment

Key Choice: 

Sacrifice

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Triumphant Faith

Key Understanding:

Triumphant faith is not an instant faith.

The fuel to victory is:

1) Knowing your value in God's sight.

2) Knowing your resources in God's might.

Triumphant Faith:

1) Clearly identifies your thoughts

2) Unmasks lies.

3) Speaks the truth.

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The Rewards of Faith

Faith is taking God at His word...

Key Question:

Are you pursuing the world's idea of rewards, or God's?

Principle 1:

Faith brings Temporal Rewards

Principle 2:

Faith brings Eternal Rewards

Principle 3:

Faith brings Ongoing Rewards

Key Truth:

Your faith is rewarded today, tomorrow, and forever.

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Courageous Faith

Key Understanding:

You cannot have faith without risk.

Key Reality:

Being courageous is not about being fearless.

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