Finding Our Way to Forgiveness (Part 1)
Ephesians 4:32
What is forgiveness… really?
Is it pretending it didn’t hurt?
Is it saying what they did was okay?
Is it letting someone back into your life who has wounded you deeply?
In this opening message of the series “Finding Our Way to Forgiveness,” we look at what the Bible actually teaches about forgiveness — and why many Christians remain in quiet bondage because they misunderstand it.
Through Scripture, illustration, and practical application, this sermon answers critical questions:
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What forgiveness is and what it is not
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Why forgiveness is a choice of faith over feelings
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How bitterness poisons the present and defiles “many” (Hebrews 12:15)
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The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
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Why forgiveness is between you and God, not you and the offender
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How Joseph, Jesus, and Paul model true biblical forgiveness
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Why refusing to forgive keeps you chained to the past
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How trusting God with vengeance frees your heart
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free… and discover that the prisoner was you.”
This message is especially for believers who know they should forgive but feel like they can’t after what has been done to them. God’s Word shows that through the Holy Spirit, you can do what feels impossible.
If bitterness has been robbing your joy, limiting your growth, or putting a lid on your Christian life, this message will help you begin breaking those chains.
Forgiveness doesn’t change the past — it changes your present and your future.
Key Scriptures:
Ephesians 4:32 • Hebrews 12:15 • Romans 12:18–21 • Genesis 50:17–21 • Matthew 18:21–22
Thank you for watching. If this message was a help to you, consider sharing it with someone who may be struggling with unforgiveness.
