Harvest Sermons

You Are Forgiven | Forgive & Forget


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This sermon explores the challenging concept of "forgive and forget" within the Christian faith, particularly how believers can practice what the speaker calls "non-remembrance." Drawing from the dramatic example of Pope John Paul II forgiving his would-be assassin, the message emphasizes that forgiveness is not merely a Christian duty but something that "suits" Christians because of their transformed nature in Christ. The sermon addresses the practical impossibility of erasing painful memories while offering a biblical framework for not allowing those memories to dominate our lives. It teaches that practicing non-remembrance means choosing not to repeatedly open the "files" of past hurts while focusing instead on three key areas: who we are in Christ, what God has done for us, and what our future holds. The message concludes by connecting this practice to communion, where believers remember Christ's sacrifice and experience the transformative power that enables them to forgive even the worst offenses.

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Harvest SermonsBy Harvest Vineyard Church of Ames