The sermon begins with the pastor introducing the topic of not letting the past dictate the future, using the story of Onesimus, a runaway slave who becomes a believer in Christ, as an example. The pastor emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and God's grace, which wipes clean our past and allows us to embrace our destiny and purpose. The pastor then leads the congregation in a time of worship and praise, reminding them of God's love and that everything they need is found in Him.
The pastor addresses the issue of unforgiveness, emphasizing that holding onto grudges and bitterness hurts us more than it hurts the person who wronged us. Using Paul's letter to Philemon as an example, the pastor urges the congregation to choose forgiveness, let go of the past, and trust in God's plan for their future. The pastor shares a personal story about a woman who claimed she didn't have a testimony because she grew up in church, reminding the congregation not to let their past dictate their future in Christ.
The pastor reflects on the concept of God's forgiveness and the extent to which He removes our sins. He emphasizes the magnitude of God's love and compassion, comparing it to a father's compassion for his children. The pastor encourages believers to remember what God has saved them from and to share their testimonies of how they came to Christ. The pastor addresses the issue of holding onto past hurts and anger, encouraging the congregation to let go of their past and forgive those who have caused them pain.
The pastor uses the example of Philemon, suggesting that he may have struggled with a wound that never fully healed. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of past hurts and forgiving others in order to move forward and experience a new level of anointing and power from God. The pastor focuses on the letter written by Paul to Philemon, highlighting the message of forgiveness and letting go of past grievances. The pastor concludes by encouraging the congregation to choose the path of forgiveness and not allow their past to hinder their future in Christ.
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