Reconcile

Wednesday, June 29 2005 @ 07:15 AM PDT

We are thrilled to welcome Bill Edwards to our Audio Sermons section. Pastor Edwards has been a real mentor to me and I'm so happy that what he has taught me I will be able to share with others.

Bill's first sermon that we've made available is called "Reconcile" and you'll be blessed as something that so many people desperately need is expressed through the words of The Bible.

The sermon notes for this sermon are also available and check back regularily as we add more audio that brings peace, liberty and a focus on God's character.

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Reconcile

Authored by: Dan onSaturday, July 02 2005 @ 02:01 AM PDT

While listening to this, I thought about this Earth as being a means for God to reconcile rebels to Himself. Bill pointed out that part of reconciliation is to never give up on the person you're trying to reconcile with, as long as there is any hope. If this is the case, there may be a lot more saved then we think. We need to truly love our enemies becuase we might be spending eternity with them. But how does that reconcile with this? "Matt.7 [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." The implication would be that there is a lot of hopeless cases.

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Reconcile

Authored by: Dan onSaturday, July 02 2005 @ 02:24 AM PDT

I think that Bill's steps for reconciliation would be especailly effective in a marriage relationship, or any other, for that matter. Not just with other church members. Form his Sermon Notes: R E C O N C I L E -- Recognize the conflict and it’s source-- Evaluate the conflict-- Confront, gently, (not angry accusations!)-- Own up to your role in the conflict-- Now, LISTEN carefully-- Considerately make sure you understand-- Implement a shift from focusing on problem to solution-- Lead to an agreement about preventing future problems-- Employ forgiveness

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Reconcile

Authored by: Anonymous onSaturday, July 02 2005 @ 06:25 AM PDT

You are right on the money, Dan. God never asks us to do something He, Himself, would not do. He never gives up on us. He may wait for a teachable moment, but if that moment comes, He is there!

Bill

Reconcile

Authored by: Anonymous onSaturday, July 02 2005 @ 06:33 AM PDT

What Jesus recommends for relationships will work in just about any situation. I am personally learning that in my life. One gentleman who was present when I gave this sermon commented, "I think this would be very helpful in union negotiations." These steps are simply following Jesus commands.

Bill