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Message

REVIVING THE WOUNDED HEART
“The Peril of Hostility”

“Enter by the narrow gate;
for wide is the gate
and broad (easy) is the way  

that leads to destruction,
and there are many
who go in by it. (take that path)

Because narrow is the gate
and difficult is the way
which leads to life,
and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)

The Effects of Hostility Towards Others

Emotionally—calloused, isolated, angered
--anger can explode (Ephesians 4:26a)
--anger can implode (Ephesians 4:26b)

Spiritually—impeded, encumbered, unfruitful
--gives the enemy a stronghold in your life (Ephesians 4:27)
--extensive deterrent to your spiritual growth (Ephesians 4:30)

Mentally—bitter, vengeful, resentful (Ephesians 4:31)

The Path of Bitterness:
--the bruised—not addressing the hurt
--the blind—not realizing the damage of the hurt
--the bound—not understanding the bondage of the hurt
--the broken—shattered by the hurt BUT GOD 

Relationally—unkind, unsympathetic, unforgiving

“And be kind (provide what is needed in the relationship)
to one another,
tenderhearted, (compassionate)
forgiving one another,  
even as God in Christ forgave you.”
(Ephesians 4:32)

Physically—stressed, diseased, exhausted 
(Psalm 38:3-5) (Acts 3:19)

How is the hurt you are carrying affecting you?

What is the hurt you are carrying costing you?

REVIVING THE WOUNDED HEART
“The Path of Healing”
Matthew 18:21-35; Selected Passages

Introduction: Reasons you do not forgive: the one who hurt you does not deserve forgiveness; the one who hurt you has not suffered enough; and lastly, to forgive them will make you feel vulnerable.

Forgiveness Is Not:

Minimizing the woundedness of your hurt
Forgetting the hurt caused by your offender
Resuming a relationship with your offender w/o changes (Romans 12:18)

Forgiveness Is:

Realizing it is supernatural; not natural (Matthew 18:21)
Repeating the process as long as necessary (Matthew 18:22)
(process not an act)
Reckoning forgiveness is a virtue of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 18:23-27)
Relinquishing the right to get even (Matthew 18:28) (Romans 12:19)
Responding to evil with good (Matthew 18:29-30)

“But I say to you who hear:
love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
and pray for those who spitefully use you.”  (Luke 6:27-28) 

Remembering you have been forgiven (Matthew 18:31-32)

“Bearing with one another,
and forgiving one another,
if anyone has a complaint against another;
even as Christ forgave you,
so you also must do.”
(Colossians 3:13)

Realizing it is a command; not a suggestion (Matthew 18:33-35)

Application: To reject the anger you feel toward someone; to rid yourself from the bondage of bitterness; and to forgive unconditionally you must:

--acknowledge the hurt you have towards God for allowing the hurt into your life
--acknowledge that your anger, bitterness, and unforgiving spirit are wrong and confess it as sin
--realize that the charges you have against the person who hurt you must be dropped
--realize all judgments against the person who hurt you must be canceled

Conclusion: How will you know you have truly forgiven your offender?
--anger will turn to a gentle spirit
--bitterness will turn to a grateful heart
--an unforgiving spirit will turn to compassion
which will bring freedom from bondage & peace from hostility

Giving

To Give Online: Click HERE

His Branches Ministry

“Jim Rice Ministries” is now “His Branches Ministries.”  This ministry focusses on missions throughout the world.  This summer, they will be hosting two mission trips to Jamaica.

July 7th-15th
July 21st-29th

If you are interested in going on one of these trips, contact Daniel Rice: drice67@gmail.com

Student Pastor Voting Schedule

Today—Committee presents candidate’s name & resume at iDesk

Sunday, March 26—Candidate shares testimony in both Gatherings

Wednesday, March 29 
—Church Q&A 5:45pm—Legacy Suite
—Student/Parent Q&A 6:30pm—Warehouse 

Sunday, April 2—Vote at the beginning of both Gatherings

May 1—Prospective Hire Date

Sanctus Real & Dia Concert

April 21—7:00pm

Sanctus Real will be live in concert with The Gray Havens and  Pleasant City’s own Dia Viola right here at Pleasant City. You won't want to miss this great night! Tickets on sale now.

For tickets, click: HERE

Baptism

April 2 - 9:30 & 11:00

If you are interested in being Baptized, sign up by 3/29, click: HERE

A Pastor will make contact with you before that Sunday. We are so excited that you have chosen to identify with Christ in this special way! 

Seniors With A Testimony

March 21 - 6:00pm - Legacy Suite

Join us for Lasagna, fellowship, and a presentation by Jason Ballard of the Baptist Association on ministry opportunities in our community.
Collecting: Items for the Food Pantry

Mission Guatemala

Deadline - March 29

Needed for Chispas of Change:
New or GENTLY Used Shoes

Girls/Womens sizes 3 to 9
Boys/Mens sizes 3 to 9

Please, no shoes larger than size 9
Tennis shoes, fashion sneakers, or soccer cleats.

Drop Off at the Connect Desk

Pleasant City 101

11:00 am - March 26—Room 4

Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

To learn more, click: HERE

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching