Learning to Forgive (3 of 3)
Series: Your Move
Jeff Geyer
Philemon 1:1-2
Setting up the message The purpose of the series Taking a deeper look at Paul's letter to Philemon Help us become better at relationships Our responsibilities do not go away when we run away. Onesimus Level set what running away is-avoiding/abandoning people Give examples of running away It's not a solution to our problems but an addition to our problems
Helping two people come together requires someone in the middle with open arms. Paul Mediate conflict resolution We need to do it especially when it's under our roof, the office, or on the field What to expect today Understanding a healthy view of forgiveness Forgiveness is what we do because of who we are
Intro: There will be times where we will be wronged by someone: Family Friend Neighbor Co-worker/Teammate/Classmate Boss/Teacher Sometimes they do this un-intentionally Off-the-cuff conversation Unconscious action Unconsciously reactionary Sometimes they do this intentionally Premediated and on purpose Don't like you Do it for selfish reasons The flip side is unforgiveness Maybe they've asked for forgiveness and you've put it off Maybe they haven't asked because they don't know they wronged you and you're putting off talking with them
Brings bitterness into new relationships and experiences (especially when you're looking for people) Hard time enjoying life Can't stop thinking about the situation/person We can't wave what someone did to us as ''no big'' deal We shouldn't undervalue our pain and hurt We shouldn't minimize what they did This doesn't help anyone Person hurt Person doing the hurting There's an opportunity missed out on when we say ''no big'' deal
MESSAGE ILLUSTRATION Sub-contractor that took $1,400 from us Considered the legal ramifications of seeking our money back How I felt every time I heard his name Forgave the debt
Message: 1 This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News abo ...
Series: Your Move
Jeff Geyer
Philemon 1:1-2
Setting up the message The purpose of the series Taking a deeper look at Paul's letter to Philemon Help us become better at relationships Our responsibilities do not go away when we run away. Onesimus Level set what running away is-avoiding/abandoning people Give examples of running away It's not a solution to our problems but an addition to our problems
Helping two people come together requires someone in the middle with open arms. Paul Mediate conflict resolution We need to do it especially when it's under our roof, the office, or on the field What to expect today Understanding a healthy view of forgiveness Forgiveness is what we do because of who we are
Intro: There will be times where we will be wronged by someone: Family Friend Neighbor Co-worker/Teammate/Classmate Boss/Teacher Sometimes they do this un-intentionally Off-the-cuff conversation Unconscious action Unconsciously reactionary Sometimes they do this intentionally Premediated and on purpose Don't like you Do it for selfish reasons The flip side is unforgiveness Maybe they've asked for forgiveness and you've put it off Maybe they haven't asked because they don't know they wronged you and you're putting off talking with them
Brings bitterness into new relationships and experiences (especially when you're looking for people) Hard time enjoying life Can't stop thinking about the situation/person We can't wave what someone did to us as ''no big'' deal We shouldn't undervalue our pain and hurt We shouldn't minimize what they did This doesn't help anyone Person hurt Person doing the hurting There's an opportunity missed out on when we say ''no big'' deal
MESSAGE ILLUSTRATION Sub-contractor that took $1,400 from us Considered the legal ramifications of seeking our money back How I felt every time I heard his name Forgave the debt
Message: 1 This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News abo ...
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