29/12/2025
Last Sunday preaching.
By Apostle Chibueze Valentine
FORGIVENESS!!! THE TRACK ROAD TO SELF RENEW.
Matt.6.14 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matt.6.15 - But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matt.18.21 - Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Matt.18.22 - Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
FORGIVENESS is an act of freedom to your health, body and spirit..
FORGIVENESS is sign of maturity and spirit filled..
FORGIVENESS is a proof of a genuine Christian..
A LOT OF WRONG THINGS HAPPENING NOW, IS AN UNRESOLVED ISSUES.
WHEN YOU DON’T FORGIVE,
1. It blocks your prayers
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him… so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you.”
— Mark 11:25
2. God withholds forgiveness
“But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
— Matthew 6:15
3. It leads to torment and bo***ge
“…And his master delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due him.”
— Matthew 18:34–35
4. It gives the enemy access
“…so that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.”
— 2 Corinthians 2:10–11
5. It produces bitterness
“See to it… that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
— Hebrews 12:15
WHEN YOU FORGIVE,
1. You receive mercy from God
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
— Matthew 5:7
2. You are forgiven by God
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
— Luke 6:37
3. You are healed inside
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3
4. You walk in love and freedom
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
5. You experience peace
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:7
6. You reflect God’s nature
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive?’… Jesus answered, ‘Seventy times seven.’”
— Matthew 18:21–22
SUMMARY
Unforgiveness chains the heart.
Forgiveness unlocks healing, peace, and divine favor.
“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
— Psalm 145:8