Forgiving Others

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 7 demonstrates through Stephen's final sermon that mature faith sees beyond immediate circumstances to God's eternal purposes, recognizing that spiritual blindness has always opposed God's work. Stephen faced his accusers not with self-defense but with biblical truth, showing how Israel repeatedly rejected God's messengers—from Joseph to Moses to Jesus. His prayer for his murderers while being stoned reveals the ultimate mark of Stephen-like faith: supernatural love that forgives even as stones fly.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the reconciliation of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark, showing how God restores broken relationships for His glory. Through love, listening, and learning, we are called to reflect Christ in how we relate to others. Our relationships, when shaped by grace and truth, can become a powerful testimony of God’s redemptive work.

From the series: In the Beginning

In Genesis 45, we finally see Joseph reveal himself to his brothers. Instead of using his position and power to exact revenge on them, he instead forgives them and recognizes how God placed him in this position in order to preserve their lives.

From the series: In the Beginning

There are circumstances in life that cause pain; times when relationships are damaged and forgiveness needs to take place. Joseph and his brothers, after 20 years apart, experience this reconciliation in Genesis 42.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

We get to the heart of Romans 12 and examine how we, as Christians, should respond to people and the circumstances of life. God calls us to respond differently than the world would, and through that, we bless those around us. And what is up with heaping burning coals ...?

Bitterness is toxic, and the Bible tells us to get rid of it. But how do you let go of something you never chose to pick up? A path forward.

Forgiveness heals; unforgiveness poisons the soul. Why forgiving others is such a battle, and how Scripture helps us actually fight it.

Healthy relationships can be hard to keep healthy. Biblical help for working through the conflicts that strain the people we care about most.