The Neglected Joys of Forgiving and Being Forgiven

The Neglected Joys of Forgiving and Being Forgiven

Forgiveness isn't optional—it's a command with transformative power. Pastor RJ Lago unpacks Jesus's radical call to forgive "seventy-seven times," revealing three truths: forgiveness is commanded by Jesus, forgiveness is powerful (demonstrated through the unforgiving servant), and forgiveness takes daily practice. He addresses how men resist forgiveness through pride, women through control, and children through victimhood—but shows how embracing unlimited, Christ-centered forgiveness cleanses families and brings joy instead of just stability.

The Power of Words

Your words are more powerful than you think. In this message from Ephesians 4:29, discover how the words you speak can either tear others down or build them up with grace. From the danger of gossip to the hope of redemption in Christ, this sermon challenges believers to use their speech in a way that glorifies God, strengthens the church, and reflects a transformed heart. Because what comes out of our mouths reveals what's happening in our hearts.

The Fear of the Lord

The fear of the Lord is an abundant fountain of life that protects you from the snares of death. In this message from Proverbs 14, Pastor Seth Singleton reveals what true fear of God means—reckoning with God's reality in every moment of life—and identifies four deadly snares it helps us escape: autonomy (trusting yourself instead of God's authority), secrecy (forgetting God sees everything), manipulation (trying to control God), and unbelief (refusing to trust his promises). When you fear the Lord, you live before his face, confess your sins, obey humbly, and believe in Christ for salvation.

What Should We Think About Dreams?

God uses dreams for a purpose far greater than your own future. In this message from Genesis 41, Pastor Spencer Harmon reveals three ways God uses dreams in Scripture: God uses dreams to reveal his purposes—Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream as divine revelation, not human expertise; God uses dreams to protect his people—every dream in Genesis protects the line of promise leading to Jesus; and God uses dreams to advance his salvation story toward Christ. But here's the crucial truth: after Jesus's resurrection, there are no more recorded dreams in Scripture. Why? Because God now communicates through his Son in the pages of Scripture, giving you clearer and more vivid revelation than any dream. Your calling isn't to seek mysterious dreams but to grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of all God's promises.

The Day of Small Things

When life feels small and stuck, what do you do? In this message from Genesis 40, Pastor Spencer Harmon reveals three ways Joseph responds to 11 years of imprisonment: Don't be a victim, but be faithful—you're not responsible for uncontrollable situations, but you are accountable for your response; Don't be selfish, but serve—Joseph notices others' troubles, speaks faith publicly, and tells hard truths without manipulation; and Don't despair, but hope—even when the cup bearer forgets Joseph after his interpretation, Joseph waits two more years trusting God. Jesus pioneered this path through suffering, showing that these small, forgotten seasons aren't waiting for life to start—this is the path to glory. Whether in a dead-end job, chronic illness, or the obscure years of parenting, God is refining you and using you as a conduit of his grace.