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Finding Forgiveness

19/11/2023

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Psalm 103:1-12; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 5:19-27]
This is a continuation of the series of ministry teachings.  Today on Finding Forgiveness.  What to do when you find it hard to believe you are forgiven by God.  Or maybe another Christian is stuck in a wearying cycle of repeatedly asking God for forgiveness. 
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Ministry skills: The Freedom of Forgiveness

29/10/2023

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: 1 Samuel 24; Matthew 6:9-15]
The account of David and Saul in the cave at Ein Gedi provides a good illustration some principles of forgiveness.  Here Ian lays out some principles of how to forgive and some useful tips on forgiveness.  This is part of the equipping for ministry as so many people have unresolved matters to forgive.
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Sermon: Sowing and Reaping

3/7/2022

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Galatians 6:1-10; Luke 10:1-20]
Today Ian preaches on Galatians 6  and the principle of Sowing and Reaping. What choices do we make and what are their consequences?  We need to choose to sow to the Spirit and not to the flesh.
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WItnesses of the Resurrected Jesus - Healing the Lie-Bound Soul

1/5/2022

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: John 21:1-19; Acts 9:1-20; Revelation 5:11-14]
Today's readings present three encounters with the risen Christ told by eye-witnesses.  When the disciples met Jesus by the lake, he restored Peter from shame into acceptance and responsibility.  Here we find lessons for us as we find our way in greater wholeness or help others on that journey.
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Forgiven and Forgiving

13/9/2020

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle   [Texts: Matthew 18:21-25; Romans 1-21; Genesis 50:15-21]
Jesus tells the story of the Unforgiving Servant to explain forgiveness to Peter and so to us.  As we look at this we will explore some ways we can approach forgiveness and succeed in forgiving others who have wounded us.

The sermon is below in document form or you can watch it here in the Sunday video.
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Love and Reconciliation

6/9/2020

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20; Ezekiel 33:7-11]
Ian found a mystery fourth text which links all three of these readings together.  See how love undergirds the process Jesus lays before us for making peace with a fellow Christian.

You can see a video of the sermon here.
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The Lord's Prayer - Forgive us our Sins

6/11/2016

 
Preacher: Tim Johnston  [Text: Matthew 6:9-15]
Tim takes a frank and powerful look at what Jesus says about forgiveness.

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The Generosity of Forgiveness

7/3/2016

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; Joshua 5:9-12 ; 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21]
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son we can see ourselves - but as which son?
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The Logic of Forgiveness

28/2/2016

 
Preacher: Peter Lloyd  [Texts: Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Cor 10:1-13]
Peter takes on an exploration of forgiveness and grace...
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