Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESSPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God forgives us, we forgive others.TEXT - Psalm 25, Matthew 18:21-331. Affirm God’s Merciful Character.* Psalm 25:1-11* “According to your mercy, remember me for your goodness sake.” Psalm 25:11b2. Follow God’s Merciful Way.* Psalm 25:12-22* “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in the way.” Psalm 25:83. Sing a Song of Forgiveness.* Matthew 18:21-33* “Should you have not had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?” Matthew 18:33NEXT STEPS: 1. Ask God to forgive you.2. Thank God for forgiving you.3. Identify someone you know who needs forgiveness.ABUNDANT LOVE - A year of living with open hands.Week 7 – The God Who ForgivesREFLECTIONMercy and lovingkindness exist at the core of God’s character. These are defining attributes. What kind of God would God be if he did not forgive? How does God look at your sin? Is any sin too great for God to forgive?READINGSDay 1. Psalm 25:1-11Day 2. Psalm 25:12-22Day 3.