12/07/2026
Kev brings God’s message for us today . . . “Forgiveness.”
(Kev's complete message is available in the video of today's service linked in the comments)
Going back to the place where you have failed is the most difficult exercise.
We know the story of Peter out fishing all night, without success, hearing the voice of Jesus telling him to cast his net on the other side . . . and the net filled to breaking point! “It is the Lord” Peter shouted, and jumped overboard to meet Jesus on the beach where he was cooking fish on a fire. Peter experienced forgiveness from Jesus for his betrayal around another fire. Jesus asked Peter three times “Do you love me?”
“Without forgiveness life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.”
Un-forgiveness destroys lives. We need to “storm the force of darkness” and bring them down!
Why is it so had to forgive? It costs us our pride, ego, and stubbornness.
Everyone has the need to be forgiven. We pray this in the Lord’s Prayer. “. . . forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.”
Matthew 6:14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.”
Colossians 3:13 “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
We watch a video by the Skit Guys that powerfully communicates the grace of Jesus.
Baptism means “immersion” in the Holy Spirit. Water sprinkling or immersion is a symbolic action that declares the truth of a life immersed in the wonderful things of God . . . expressed through the many gifts of the Holy Spirit.
We have available here today a booklet prepared by Jan and Paul used in their family and the Aussie Praying Grandparents movement, titled the “Sorting Out Prayer.” This guides people through the process of forgiveness that heals us as we deal with un-forgiveness in our lives.
Find the freedom today of God’s wonderful grace that flows through hour lives and we practice forgiving others.
“Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there's no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling
Oh what a Savior
Isn't he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you've found”
Kev shares a reading from the book of Jude:
“20 But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,[g] 21 and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.
22 And you must show mercy to[h] those whose faith is wavering. 23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,[i] but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.[j]
24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. 25 All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.”
