Bethany Church - La Crosse, WI Bethany Church

Pastor Steve wraps up our look at the topic of forgiveness and shows us through many verses in the book of Romans how to ultimately be forgiven by God.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"We cannot force forgiveness on someone else. No amount of shame or guilt will turn their hearts, only God can do that. There is a difference between forgiveness and healing. Allow God's timing in healing. Human sin still leaves human scars. There is a consequence for sinful behavior, and living with a broken relationship could be ours. Forcing a narrative we want, even if it seems like the right thing to do, can do more harm than good. Leave it to the Lord to handle."Pastor Steve continues o...

When is it time to forgive? Is it wrong to forgive too soon? Can I forgive someone who's passed away? Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami continue the discussion from last week's podcast and dive deeper into Matthew 18, Matthew 6, and the topic of forgiveness.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"Christ taught that forgiveness is a duty for his followers, and no limits can be set on it. It must be granted without reserve when requested by another. Forgiveness is part of believers' mutual relationship: since all depend upon God’s forgiveness, all are required to forgive one another. 'As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive' (Col. 3:13)"Pastor Steve takes us through Matthew 18, and the guidelines and wisdom that Jesus gives us for walking a process of forgiveness.--Learn...

What is Matthew 18 really about? How are we supposed to apply these words of Jesus? What does it have to do with forgiveness?Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they unpack Matthew 18 and how we should apply it in our lives today.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel