Church notes - 20th August 2017

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20 August
All Age Service
Communion
Does God just tolerate sin?
Ephesians 1:4 - 5
It is His pleasure to have a relationship with us
Ephesians 1:7 - 9
Lavished - extravagent, over the top.
Forgiveness that is over the top.
God doesn't regret saving us.
There is no sin that is too great for God to forgive.
The price is paid in full!

Sermon
Matthew 18:21 - 35
Forgiveness
vs 21
Peter is asking something that we might ask.
Jesus' answer - never stop forgiving!

Forgiveness
- Not forgetting what has happened.
- Not ignoring sin.
- Not being a doormat.
- Means not seeking revenge.
- Handing anger over to God.
- Not saying 'stay in harms way'
- Meant to heal relationships.
The Talents - the unpayable debt.
The unmerciful servent - He doesn't understand forgiveness.
- Our response can be shallow..
Forgiveness is key - It is vitally important to your new life in Christ.
vs 32 - 35
unforgiveness causes problems in the relationship!
Ephesians 4:32
Colossians 4:3
Matthew 6:12 - 15
If you can't forgive, you're forgetting the reason for forgiveness.
If we hold onto bitterness - the person is turning from what God has done through Jesus.
Sin is so offensive to God that He had to sacrifice His Son at the Cross. That is the length He went to to show His love. We should be eager to lavish forgiveness on those who have offended us.
Forgive as the LORD forgives you.