The Bridge - Part 3.
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Sermon Notes | April 18-19, 2026
Clinging to OFFENSE, leaves no room for PEACE.
Relationships That Are Damaged In Unforgiveness
. First degree burn GOD.
“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
Matthew 6:15 (NIV)
. Second degree burn OTHERS.
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
Proverbs 17:9 (NIV)
. Third degree burn OURSELVES.
“Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.”
Job 5:2 (NIV)
“” In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)
Steps To Build A Bridge And get Over It
Lead out in CONSTRUCTION.
“ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:18 (NIV)
2. Let go of your EMOTIONS.
“ Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
3. LIFT THEM UP TO God.
“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.”
Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)
4. Leave the SITUATION with God.
“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.”
Romans 12:19 (NIV)
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