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Sermon on
Responding to Opposition with Grace and Forgiveness

 

1. Understanding Opposition

1.1 Recognizing that opposition is a part of life: (John 16 33 (John 16 33) John 16:33

1.2 Acknowledging that opposition can come from unexpected sources: (Matthew 10 36 (Matthew 10 36) Matthew 10:36

1.3 Realizing that opposition can be a tool for growth: (Romans 5 3-4 (Romans 5 3-4) Romans 5:3-4

2. Responding to Opposition with Grace

2.1 Choosing to respond with love instead of hate: (Matthew 5 44 (Matthew 5 44) Matthew 5:44

2.2 Demonstrating humility in the face of opposition: (Proverbs 15 (1 Proverbs 15 1) 1 Proverbs 15:1

2.3 Trusting in God's sovereignty amidst opposition: (Romans 8 28 (Romans 8 28) Romans 8:28

3. The Power of Forgiveness

3.1 Understanding the biblical command to forgive: (Colossians 3 13 (Colossians 3 13) Colossians 3:13

3.2 Recognizing the freedom that comes with forgiveness: (Matthew 6 14-15 (Matthew 6 14-15) Matthew 6:14-15

3.3 Emulating Christ's example of forgiveness: (Luke 23 34 (Luke 23 34) Luke 23:34

4. Applying Grace and Forgiveness in the Face of Opposition

4.1 Practicing forgiveness as a daily discipline: (Ephesians 4 32 (Ephesians 4 32) Ephesians 4:32

4.2 Seeking reconciliation where possible: (Romans 12 18 (Romans 12 18) Romans 12:18

4.3 Relying on God's strength to respond with grace and forgiveness: (Philippians 4 13 (Philippians 4 13) Philippians 4:13

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