In the story of the paralyzed man who was lowed through the roof to the feet of Jesus, we learn that Jesus wanted more for that man than just a healing. He wanted to forgive him of his sins. This sparked a great debate among the Pharisees who were present.
Topic: Forgiveness
Forgiveness and Service
God wants us to be as forgiving toward others as He is forgiving toward us. He wants us to have a positive attitude toward others. Our attitude indicates the level of our spirituality. We are to show love but also be responsible in our sharing and giving.
Forgiveness
Jamie teaches that only God has the right to forgive sins. But what is sin? It is a state of being in rebellion against God. Sin is not so much something you do as it is something you are. It is not a sickness. Time does not provide forgiveness. You must repent of your sinful nature.
The Bitter Cannot Minister
Jamie relates experiences in his life that fostered resentment towards his mother and shares how he learned the importance of forgiveness.
A Ring for Your Finger
From the parable of the prodigal son, Jamie draws lessons on God’s forgiveness. God has a special place in His heart for those who have “thrown it all away.” He is ready and eagerly waiting for our return.
Failed But Not a Failure
Jamie teaches about Jesus’ disciple John Mark and how his early failures were forgiven as his life was transformed by God.
Forgiveness (Part 1)
God has called each of us for a divine purpose. It’s our reason for being alive. But we may never experience that purpose unless we learn to forgive. Our purpose is to allow the love of God to flow through us out into a hurting world. But it will only come to pass as we open our hearts to others by forgiveness. As you forgive others the love of God will flow through you.
Forgiveness (Part 2)
God has called each of us for a divine purpose. It’s our reason for being alive. But we may never experience that purpose unless we learn to forgive. Our purpose is to allow the love of God to flow through us out into a hurting world. But it will only come to pass as we open our hearts to others by forgiveness. As you forgive others the love of God will flow through you.
Forgiveness of the Inner Person
There are some things that God is extremely interested in. One of them is our willingness to forgive others. Forgiveness is also the key to inner healing. Forgiveness that does not manifest itself in love is not real forgiveness.
The Nature of God
A study of the book of Hosea. Jamie reveals 3 principles from the great love story between Hosea and Gomer. Hosea wanted to communicate God’s love for his people. Little did he know it would involve marrying a common prostitute to reveal the nature of God.
We Must Go Back to Bethel
Jamie teaches on the story of Jacob and how, like Jacob, if we want God’s blessings restored in our lives, we must “return to our Bethel” and dwell with the Lord. He is just and will forgive us.
When A Christian Takes Advantage of You
What do you do when a Christian betrays you or just plain take advantage of you? It may be someone you have entrusted with your money, or your love, or anything else you might have given them that has value to you. Jamie shares from his own experiences and lists a number of principles we should put into action to address these kinds of situations.