Don't Take the Bait
Relationships
Forgiveness Isn't Fair
March 1, 2020 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali
In life you’re going to be hurt by people, and you’re going to hurt other people either intentionally or unintentionally. So, forgiveness is a powerful tool God works in us and through us to overcome the agenda of Satan. There are two Greek words in the new testament that are translated into forgiveness. The first is the idea that there is a canceled debt. You owed something and now you don’t. The other word is the idea of release or letting go. So forgiveness is our debt canceled, and you’re set free. To help you process and apply this message on forgiveness, in this message we are going to talk about three words – Contrast, Capacity and Courage.
Forgiveness - Freedom
February 23, 2020 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali
Bitterness is like a weed that grows its bitter root in our heart, and it defiles many. The cause of bitterness is unforgiveness. In many families there are deep roots of bitterness because hurts have not been acknowledged and properly dealt with. In this message we’re going to look at the story of a man who was able to forgive against all odds. The man’s name is Joseph.
Family Feud
February 16, 2020 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali
The goal of this series is to help us to identify the traps Satan sets in our relationships to kill, steal and destroy. But Jesus came to combat Satan’s plans. Jesus promises a new kind of way to live. He called it the Abundant Life. The Abundant Life effects every part of your life, especially your relations. The family unit is foundational to society. As the family goes so does all of society. So, the family unit a prime target for the enemy. This message deals with a family feud and a way to reconciliation.
Dysfunctional People
February 2, 2020 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali
This weekend, we’re going to learn from a difficult & dysfunctional person called Cain. I think most of us would agree that there’s a little of Cain in all of us – Difficult & Dysfunctional. During a message like this, it’s easy to think of the people who need to hear it. But maybe, this message is for you and me, because sin is always crouching at the door, and we must master it. Jesus’ blood cleanses, covers, protects, empowers, heals my brokenness, and restores my relationships, not just when I get to heaven, but rather, right now in my dysfunction. The blood of Jesus enables me to overcome my own and other people’s dysfunction.
The Wall of Offence
January 26, 2020 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali
This weekend we kick off a new series entitled – Don’t Take the BAIT. In this message we’re going to look at how the Enemy, Satan uses offences as a trap to cause hurt and brokenness in our relationships and how to overcome these offences.