FORGIVE THE FALLEN LIKE JESUS (2 OF 7)
Scripture: John 8:1-11
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Forgive the Fallen Like Jesus (2 of 7)
Series: Be Like Jesus
Donald Cantrell
John 8:1-11
Theme: ''Jesus was a sympathetic savior, especially to the sinner''
I - The Setting That Was Portrayed (1 - 2)
II - The Sinner That Was Persecuted (3)
III - The Scheme That Was Polluted (4 - 6a)
IV - The Silence That Was Prolonged (6b)
V - The Stoning That Was Paused (7 - 8)
VI - The Sting That Was Pointed (9)
VII - The Statement That Was Proclaimed (10 - 11)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
In this sermon series, I want us to look at the life of Jesus and see certain characteristics in his life, certain traits in his life, and in the end hopefully we can learn to ''Be Like Jesus'' and help our churches change the world by mimicking our true role model and our standard.
Forgiveness
I heard about a preacher who finished speaking one Sunday evening.
He asked, ''Is there anyone else who would like to say something?'' And a rather dignified visitor stood up and said, ''Yes, sir, I'd like to say something. This is the first time I've been back in this church in 35 years. I attended Sunday school in my grade school days, and I see here tonight my old Sunday school teacher, Mr. Alton.''
He turned to face him, and said, ''Mr. Alton, do you remember me? I'm Hurley.'' After a moment or two, a smile came over Mr. Alton's face.
The visitor continued and said, ''Mr. Alton, I want to tell you something that I think will make you happy. I traveled a long way to talk to you and ask your forgiveness. We were the meanest boys that ever were in Sunday school, and we gave you all kinds of trouble. I guess I was the ringleader in the mischief and meanness that went on. On the Sunday before my family moved away, I was particularly obnoxious.''
''After leaving class I remembered something I had left in the room and decided I'd better get it since it was my last day. So I went back and as I looked in the door I saw you seated ...
Series: Be Like Jesus
Donald Cantrell
John 8:1-11
Theme: ''Jesus was a sympathetic savior, especially to the sinner''
I - The Setting That Was Portrayed (1 - 2)
II - The Sinner That Was Persecuted (3)
III - The Scheme That Was Polluted (4 - 6a)
IV - The Silence That Was Prolonged (6b)
V - The Stoning That Was Paused (7 - 8)
VI - The Sting That Was Pointed (9)
VII - The Statement That Was Proclaimed (10 - 11)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
In this sermon series, I want us to look at the life of Jesus and see certain characteristics in his life, certain traits in his life, and in the end hopefully we can learn to ''Be Like Jesus'' and help our churches change the world by mimicking our true role model and our standard.
Forgiveness
I heard about a preacher who finished speaking one Sunday evening.
He asked, ''Is there anyone else who would like to say something?'' And a rather dignified visitor stood up and said, ''Yes, sir, I'd like to say something. This is the first time I've been back in this church in 35 years. I attended Sunday school in my grade school days, and I see here tonight my old Sunday school teacher, Mr. Alton.''
He turned to face him, and said, ''Mr. Alton, do you remember me? I'm Hurley.'' After a moment or two, a smile came over Mr. Alton's face.
The visitor continued and said, ''Mr. Alton, I want to tell you something that I think will make you happy. I traveled a long way to talk to you and ask your forgiveness. We were the meanest boys that ever were in Sunday school, and we gave you all kinds of trouble. I guess I was the ringleader in the mischief and meanness that went on. On the Sunday before my family moved away, I was particularly obnoxious.''
''After leaving class I remembered something I had left in the room and decided I'd better get it since it was my last day. So I went back and as I looked in the door I saw you seated ...
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