Escaping the Trap of Offense - Ben Johnson

"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us,” Romans 5:8. We need to choose to get planted. To grow in grace and to give grace to others. All in all, remember God forgave us so we must forgive others. To find out more about this week’s sermon by Ben Johnson visit here! 0:00 - PRE-ROLL 8:15 - OPENING WORSHIP 39:39 - TRANSITION 48:36 - SERMON BY BEN JOHNSON 1:35:56 - CLOSING WORSHIP SET LIST ⭑ Freedom is Coming (Hillsong Y&F) ⭑ I Thank God (Maverick City & UPPERROOM) ⭑ Over All (Braden David & BLSNG) ⭑ Let The Light In (Kari Jobe) 🤲 Give With Us: https://fa.church/give NOTES Luke 17:1 (NKJV) “It is impossible that no offenses should come…” Matthew 24:10-13 (NKJV) 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Psalm 55:12-14 (NIV) 12 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. 13 But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, 14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers. Matthew 5:22. (NIV) But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. 1 John 3:15. (NIV) Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him. Psalm 92:13-15 (NKJV) 13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, 15 To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. 2 Peter 3:18. NIV But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”  Colossians 3:12-13 (NLT) 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 4:6. (ESV) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Romans 5:8 (NIV) "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" COMING UP ⭑ Want to take those next steps with us? Visit https://fa.church/nextsteps ⭑ Are you a member of First Assembly? Take part in our AGM! https://www.fa.church/agm ⭑ Planning to dedicate your baby? They’re happening here on October 31st! Sign up here to find out more: https://fa.church/kids _____ First Assembly | @fa.church https://www.fa.church   / fa.church     / fachurchyyc     Tehillah Worship | @tehillahworshipyyc https://www.tehillahyyc.ca/worship   / tehillahworshipyyc     / tehillahworshipyyc     / tehillahwyyc