May 10, 2020: I Never Said That - Part 4 of 6
May 7, 2020

May 10, 2020
Dave Irwin, Pastor of Ministry
Series: “I Never Said That” - Part 4 of 6
Message: “Forgiveness Is Optional”
Key verse: Matthew 18:21-33

Big idea
In God’s design forgiveness is essential, not optional.

Forgiveness gone wrong
1. We should forgive and

.
2. Thinking will heal all wounds.

Forgiveness done right
1. Forgiveness is the

not the .
2. Forgiving others is based on not on .
3. Forgiveness is first an , then an .

Layers of forgiveness
1.

with one another
2. always
3. usually
4. sometimes

Resources
Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall
The Anger Trap by Dr. Les Carter
Forgiveness Devotional by Dr. Tonsend and Dr. Cloud

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 Commit to joining Stafford Crossing online during the week and next Sunday.
 Receive God’s forgiveness as you trust and follow Jesus today.
 Carrying unforgiveness in your life? Ask God to empower you to have an attitude of forgiveness and then extend forgiveness to the person if possible.
 Unsure if you should have restoration after an offense? Contact us for guidance: [info@staffordcrossing.org](mailto: info@staffordcrossing.org)