Sermon Series: Getting Past Your Past #1
Sermon Title: Give Forgiveness
Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21
Bottom Line: Unforgiveness Is A Prison Cell That Only Unlocks From The Inside
Mission Statement – Our Mission is to be the perfect place for imperfect people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement – Our Vision is to become a Christ-centered community impacting lives around the corner and around the world.
Compassionate Service – Reaching out and serving those who could never pay us back.
Reckless Hospitality – Doing whatever it takes to make every experience at Southridge an irresistible experience.
Fortifying the Family – Strengthening, supporting and standing up for the individuals, marriages and families at Southridge Church and in the community.
Radical Generosity – Giving until it hurts and giving some more—because we get to, not because we have to.
Fierce Intentionality – Staying focused on the mission and vision, not drifting about aimlessly.
Unrelenting Relevancy – Utilizing creativity and innovation to consistently speak into the culture for Christ.
Things happen TO us…
So that God can work IN us…
So that God can work THROUGH us…
Gen. 50:15-21 (NIV)
Bottom Line: Unforgiveness Is A Prison Cell That Only Unlocks From The Inside
You can become bitter or you can become better!
Three areas where you might need to Give Forgiveness:
1. Others who have hurt, betrayed, neglected or failed you in some way…
2. Yourself for your past failures, hang-ups and shortcomings…
3. God for not performing according to your expectations…
Three elements of a sincere apology:
1. I am sorry that I _______________ …
2. It was my fault…
3. What can I do to make it right?
Bottom Line: Unforgiveness Is A Prison Cell That Only Unlocks From The Inside