This morning we start a new series of Messages.
Many are held hostage by something!
What is you captor?
Maybe it’s fear, pride, lust, or even jealousy.
The good news is that our ransom has been paid in full.
Through the freedom that is in Christ you can be released form that which holds you HOSTAGE.
This Morning we will seek out the Hostage Taker Named Bitterness.
Here is a sample of todays message:
Scripture:
Heb 12:14-15 KJV
Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
(15) Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;
BITTER PEOPLE
1) Justify their bitterness.
2) Become overly critical.
3) Secretly celebrate misfortunes.
4) Write-off entire groups of people.
5) Struggle to see bitterness in the mirror.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Eph 4:31-32
…forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Eph 4:32
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matt 6:14-15
PERSONAL PRAYER
“God, I admit that I’ve allowed a root of bitterness to grow against _______________. Please forgive me of this sin. By your power, give me a heart of compassion and forgiveness toward this person. I pray you would restore my wounded relationship(s). In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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