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This is part four of our 2025 Advent series entitled Glad Tidings of Great Joy for All People. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

We Are a Community of Refuge and Hope For ALL People. That will always and forever include YOU. Join us in person on a Sunday morning at any one of our campuses! Bowling Green (8AM | 9:30AM | 11AM), Glasgow (9:30AM | 11AM), or Morgantown (9:30AM | 11AM)! SERMON RESOURCEShttps://www.crossland.tv/resources

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore delivers a special Christmas message.

In Luke 1:45, it is written: “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil his promises to her!” Mary's joy came from her trust in God's promise. This Christmas, may we find our joy in knowing that God's love is faithful and His promises never fail. Even in waiting, even in uncertainty—joy is born when faith takes root. As we move through Advent, may our hearts, like Mary's, be open to saying “yes” to the promises of God. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) // At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

This is part three of our 2025 Advent series entitled Glad Tidings of Great Joy for All People. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

Don't miss this week's message by Lead Pastor, Jeff Evans. 

Matthew 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city…Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.Matthew 5:25-26 Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.Satan's goal is DESTRUCTION.His strategy is DIVISION.His tactic is OFFENSE.Offense is a MOMENT; living offended is a DECISION.Luke 6:27-29 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also.7 THINGS FORGIVENESS IS NOT1. Forgiveness is not FORGETTING2. Forgiveness is not WAITING for an APOLOGY3. Forgiveness is not ceasing to FEEL PAIN4. Forgiveness is not a ONE-TIME EVENT5. Forgiveness is not TRUSTING6. Forgiveness is not RECONCILIATIONRomans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.7. Forgiveness is not LOSING.Holding a grudge doesn't make you STRONG; it makes you BITTER.Forgiving somebody doesn't make you WEAK; it sets you FREE.

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore finishes a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Song of Solomon.

In Luke 1:45, it is written: “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil his promises to her!” Mary's joy came from her trust in God's promise. This Christmas, may we find our joy in knowing that God's love is faithful and His promises never fail. Even in waiting, even in uncertainty—joy is born when faith takes root. As we move through Advent, may our hearts, like Mary's, be open to saying “yes” to the promises of God. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) // At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire? Tell us about Cinnaire Earning 2025 Top Workplace Award from the Detroit Free Press? Cinnaire is bringing 211 New Units of Affordable & Permanent Supportive Housing to Brush Park, MI? $5.9 Million AHP Award Will Support Affordable Housing Developments? You're supporting Haven House Pancake Palooza again, remind the business community so they can Save the Date? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Cinnaire Earns 2025 Top Workplace Award from the Detroit Free Press November 26, 2025 Cinnaire has been named a 2025 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, an honor based entirely on feedback from our employees. The award recognizes organizations that foster a culture where people feel supported, connected, and aligned with their mission – values ... Bringing 211 New Units of Affordable & Permanent Supportive Housing to Brush Park MI. November 20, 2025 The City of Detroit joined partners MHT Housing, Inc., Kirsten's Touch, Inc. lead by Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, and Cinnaire to break ground on four new buildings that will bring 211 units of new affordable and permanent supportive housing ... Mark will be returning as a Star Server for the 2026 Haven House Pancake Palooza. For more than a decade, this event has held a special place in my heart. Together, we've raised over $282,000 to help families facing homelessness find safety, stability, and a path forward. Save the date Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 2|42 Community Church, Okemos Haven House's mission to guide families from crisis to stable homes reminds us of what truly matters, especially during this season of gratitude. At Cinnaire, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home, and we're proud to support Haven House as they provide emergency shelter, supportive services, and long-term housing solutions. As we prepare for this year's event, I would be grateful for your support once again. If you feel inspired to help families on their path to stability, click here to make a contribution. I will be serving up pancakes, and together, we can serve up hope for families who need us most. Thank you for being part of this work and for all you do to strengthen our community.

This is part two of our 2025 Advent series entitled Glad Tidings of Great Joy for All People. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

2 Timothy 4:6–8 (NIV) “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”Legacy isn't something you CREATE at the end of your life — it's something you BUILD in the middle of it.Legacy is when your OBEDIENCE becomes someone else's OPPORTUNITY.1. Legacy is built by DAILY DECISIONS.Proverbs 24:16 A righteous person may fall seven times, but he gets up again. However, in a disaster wicked people fall.Legacy isn't built by PERFECTION; it's built by PERSEVERANCE.2. Legacy is FINISHED through FAITHFULNESS.Legacy isn't built in the FIRST lap — it's PROVEN in the LAST.Hebrews 12:1–2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.3. Legacy is ROOTED in FAITH.Psalm 78:4 We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders.Your CONSISTENCY today becomes your children's CONVICTION tomorrow.4. Legacy is REWARDED in ETERNITY.Your real reward isn't what you ACCUMULATE — it's who youIMPACTED.

We Are a Community of Refuge and Hope For ALL People. That will always and forever include YOU. Join us in person on a Sunday morning at any one of our campuses! Bowling Green (8AM | 9:30AM | 11AM), Glasgow (9:30AM | 11AM), or Morgantown (9:30AM | 11AM)! SERMON RESOURCEShttps://www.crossland.tv/resources

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore continues a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Song of Solomon.

This is part one of our 2025 Advent series entitled Glad Tidings of Great Joy for All People. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

Don't miss this week's message by Lead Pastor, Jeff Evans. 

Ephesians 3:20–4:1 (NIV) “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”1. God does the IMPOSSIBLE when we DREAM with Him.Ephesians 3:20a “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”2. God's POWER is working THROUGH us, not just FOR us.Ephesians 3:20b “…according to His power that is at work within us…”3. God gets the glory THROUGH the CHURCH.Ephesians 3:21a “To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus…”4. God's work is GENERATIONAL: He's not DONE YET.Ephesians 3:21b “…throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”5. God call us to live WORTHY of the CALLING.Ephesians 4:1 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”

We Are a Community of Refuge and Hope For ALL People. That will always and forever include YOU. Join us in person on a Sunday morning at any one of our campuses! Bowling Green (8AM | 9:30AM | 11AM), Glasgow (9:30AM | 11AM), or Morgantown (9:30AM | 11AM)! SERMON RESOURCEShttps://www.crossland.tv/resources

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore continues a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Song of Solomon.

Hope is at the heart of Christmas! Because God is our source of hope, may you be filled with joy, peace, and confident hope this Advent. Romans 15:13 reminds us: when we trust in Him, His Spirit overflows in us. Let's celebrate the promise of Christmas—hope alive in our hearts! If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Hebrews 6:16-20 (NLT) // Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding. God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.

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What is a diatribe? Why are family services so important to Orchard's Community Church? Why did Wesley and Brenton have to 'redo' the story of Zacchaeus? How can we change the culture of a church? What is the challenge of having kids in service? What can we do to help raise the next generation of Christ followers? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Program for 11/25/2025 Covenant Community Church: Jonah 2, Thanks in the Darkness

Don't miss this week's message by Women's Ministry Director and Teaching Pastor, Teresa Breeding. 

Program for 11/24/2025 Covenant Community Church: Ephesians 1:16 and 5:20, Always Giving Thanks

This is part two of a two part series about what the next steps might be for NCC. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

Legacy is when your INFLUENCE outlives your INVOLVEMENT.Legacy isn't measured in DURATION; it's measured in IMPACT.Psalm 112:1–6 (NIV) Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.1. LEGACY begins with LORDSHIP.Psalm 112:1 “Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.”2. Legacy BLESSES the next GENERATION.Psalm 112:2-3 “Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of theupright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.”3. Legacy SHINES brightest in the DARK.Psalm 112:4 “Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.”4. Legacy is MULTIPLIED through GENEROSITY.Psalm 112:5 “Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”5. Legacy OUTLASTS YOU.Psalm 112:6 “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.”Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations.”

We Are a Community of Refuge and Hope For ALL People. That will always and forever include YOU. Join us in person on a Sunday morning at any one of our campuses! Bowling Green (8AM | 9:30AM | 11AM), Glasgow (9:30AM | 11AM), or Morgantown (9:30AM | 11AM)! SERMON RESOURCEShttps://www.crossland.tv/resources

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore continues a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Songs of Solomon.

Celebrate together—God invites us to pause, rejoice, and unite as a community! “Three times a year you are to celebrate a festival to me,” says Exodus 23:14 (NIV). When we embrace these sacred rhythms, our celebrations become more than traditions—they forge meaningful connections and gratitude for God's goodness. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Philippians 4:4-9 // Final exhortations Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

This is part one of a two part series about what the next steps might be for NCC. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

Don't miss this week's message by Lead Pastor, Jeff Evans. 

17.11.2025//Mark 10:35-45 and 1 Peter 4:7-11_Being God's Church - Building Authentic Community//Church Hill//Garrison Church//Thom Elms by Church Hill Anglican

DYING for PURPOSEDEATH Precedes PURPOSEProverbs 14:12 NLT “There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.” John 12:24 NIV “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.”Matthew 16:25 NLT “If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”Let life's AUTHOR write your SCRIPT.PURPOSE Produces LIFEEphesians 2:10 NLT “For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” John 12:24 NLT “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels- a plentiful harvest of new lives.”Acts 20:24 NLT “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.”Live a life that OUTLIVES this life.

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore continues a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Songs of Solomon.

Life's battles can drain us, but Jesus reminds us of a deeper truth: he came so we might have life—and have it to the full. Spiritual tenacity means staying rooted in that promise, even when the thief tries to steal our joy, hope, or peace. Keep pressing into the rhythms of prayer, worship, and love. In Christ, we don't just survive; we thrive. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Ephesians 6:10-17 // The Armour of God Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Join Pastor Marco from the Community Church of Devore in California as he continues a study through the Old Testament looking at spiritual warfare of the enemy, it's effects and resolutions. This study is scheduled for 12 weeks. Pastor Marco had recently experienced som health issues that has kept him from completing this series. We'll pick it up again when he finishes it. Thus, next week we'll switch gears to a toprical.

This is the tenth sermon in our sermon series entitled Hebrews: Jesus Is greater. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

Control feels like safety, but it's actually exhaustion in disguise.Gal 1:10 “Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”How do we break free of living for the approval of others?1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear.1. Fall in Love with Jesus2. Live from Acceptance not for Acceptance.Romans 5:8 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.3. Live with the right filterColossians 3: 23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore begins a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Songs of Solomon.

Defining moments mark us for a lifetime — but Divine moments mark us for eternity. In the busy rhythms of your week, it's easy to miss the interruptions that can pull your gaze into eternity. Yet when you pause and respond to the Holy Spirit's beckoning, an ordinary moment can become a life-changing encounter. In these moments, you cannot shrink back in hesitation or settle for small plans. It's time to lean in — heart and soul — into the window of opportunity the Holy Spirit is orchestrating. Right now, the Holy Spirit is stirring. Hearts are awakening to His Kingdom as it is breaking into communities, campuses, and city centers. In this message, hear the vision of Community Church as the Holy Spirit is unfolding more for our community of believers. Come and see how you can be part of God's work- bringing His Kingdom into your life, your home, and our community.

Join Pastor Marco from the Community Church of Devore in California as he continues a study through the Old Testament looking at spiritual warfare of the enemy, it's effects and resolutions. This study is scheduled for 12 weeks. This week, Pastor Marco teaches from Joshua 6.

This is the ninth sermon in our sermon series entitled Hebrews: Jesus Is greater. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

What am I going to do to be godly?(Genesis 2:8-9 NIV) Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground--trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.(Genesis 2:16-17 NIV) And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”(Genesis 3:1-7 NIV) Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say,‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.' You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.(Matthew 7:21-23 NIV) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven… Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you.' ”1. Fall in love with Jesus.(John 14:15 NIV) If you love me, you will obey what I command.2. Serve God through relationship not rules.(Matthew 5:17 NIV) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”3. Respond to sin with life.(John 8:9-11 NIV) At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”

Pastor Marco Quintana of the Community Church of Devore begins a study in the Song of Songs or A.K.A the Songs of Solomon.

Join Pastor Marco from the Community Church of Devore in California as he begins a study through the Old Testament looking at spiritual warfare of the enemy, it's effects and resolutions. This study is scheduled for 12 weeks. This week, Pastor Marco teaches from Joshua 5 and Deuteronomy 20.

John 8:3–6a NIV The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say? They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.John 8:6b–9 But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with His finger. When they kept questioning Him, He straightened up and said, ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.' Again, He stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.John 8:10–11 Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' ‘No one, sir,' she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,' Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.'1. Forgiveness — BELIEVE It1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.Psalm 51:1–4 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.   Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.   For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night.   Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just.2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation andleaves no regret, but worldly sorrow leads to death.Psalm 103:11–12 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.2. Forgiveness — EXTEND ItForgiveness means releasing your RIGHT to RETALIATE.Matthew 6:14–15 If you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenlyFather will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.Romans 12:18–19 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace witheveryone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord.3. Forgiveness — ACCEPT ItRomans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and You forgave the guilt of my sin.”There's NOTHING you could do that would cause God not to FORGIVE your sin.John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.“Control the things you can control—and the things you can't, surrender them to God.”—Dr. Henry Cloud“We look most like animals when we kill.We look most like humans when we judge.But we look most like God when we forgive.”—Unknown

Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.1. Waiting isn't WASTED.WAITING on God is a NORMAL part of the Christian life.Waiting can be NORMAL and PAINFUL at the same time.Psalm 13:1 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?”Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love. 2. While you're WAITING, God is WORKING.God is developing your COMPETENCY — so you can HANDLE what'snext.Don't mistake God's PROTECTION for His REJECTION.God is developing your CHARACTER — so you can SUSTAIN what's next.Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.God is developing your DEPENDENCE — so you TRUST HIM MORE than you trust you.Matthew 5:3 MSG “You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you, there's more of God.”3. God's DELAYS are not God's DENIALS.2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

We Are a Community of Refuge and Hope For ALL People. That will always and forever include YOU. Join us in person on a Sunday morning at any one of our campuses! Bowling Green (8AM | 9:30AM | 11AM), Glasgow (9:30AM | 11AM), or Morgantown (9:30AM | 11AM)! SERMON RESOURCEShttps://www.crossland.tv/resources