Sunday Sermon

Don't Throw Rocks Dave Shaner December 5, 2004

Introduction: Life often hurts because life is full of hurtful people. What is the best way to handle a hurt?

Text: I Corinthians 13:5

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

I. What would life be like if all we ever cared about was fairness?

A. Do you want to live in an 'eye for an eye' world?

B. Love does not give people what they deserve but what they need.

II. Rocks we pick up:

A. ________________.

1. Anger explosions always leave collateral ____________.

2. Anger can ____________ the door to ____________.

a. Ephesians 4:26-27

"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.

b. Colossians 3:8

But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

B. ________________.

1. Holding on to a wrong never comes out right.

2. Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

3. Reasons to give up resentment:

a. The one you hurt the most is ______________.

b. It gives the devil an opportunity to __________ your life.

 urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. - II Corinthians 2:8-11

c. It betrays a __________ to deal with others like you expect God to deal with you.

III. Decide to love through the hurt.

A. Love chooses ____________ over ____________.

B. Forgiveness does not:

1. ... ____________ the ____________ of the offense.

2. ... regain ____________ ______________.

C. Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

IV. Remember how much God hurt to love others.

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