2026 THEME: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: Break Those Chains!!
Title: A Tough Thing to Do
Scripture: Mt. 18:21-32; Luke 15:25-32
I. DEFINING FORGIVENESS
What it IS NOT:
1. Waiting for time (to heal all wounds).
2. Letting the guilty (“off the hook”).
3. (Reconciliation).
4. Excusing (unjust behavior).
5. (Not stuffing) your anger.
6. (Not denying) the hurt.
7. Not being a (doormat).
What it IS:
1. Dismissing the (debt).
2. Dismissing the demand you are (owed something).
3. Dismissing, canceling, or (setting someone free).
II. DEPICTING FORGIVENESS
Two biblical examples:
1. Matthew 18:21-35
2. Luke 15:25-32
2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Series Theme: Break Those Chains!
Next week: Hot Under the Collar
Scripture: Eph. 4:26-27; multiple other Scriptures
