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Pastor Jason Burns

  • Forgiving Others
  • Forgiving Myself
  • Forgiving God

Isaiah 1:18 NLT  //  “Come now, let’s settle this,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. If you will only obey me…”

Luke 17:1, 3-5  //  Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come … 3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”

  • How do you forgive when you don’t feel like forgiving?

Ephesians 4:32  //  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Matthew 6:14-15  //  “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

  • FORGIVENESS IS NOT:
    • Forgetting
  •  Holding on keeps us from moving on.
    • A Feeling
  •  Choices lead. Feelings follow.
    • Fair

Psalm 103:10-12  //  He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

  • Reconciliation
  • Forgiveness is a one player game.

HOW DO I FULLY FORGIVE?
1. Pray for them.

Matthew 5:43-44  //  “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

2. Bless them.

Luke 6:27-28  //  But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Romans 12:14  //  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

3. Do good to them.

Romans 12:17-21  //  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • THE FIRST STEP

Ephesians 4:31-32  //  Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Parker Street Christmas Store

December 18 & 19

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re serving at the annual Parker Street Christmas Store. There, we’ll help kids from low income families shop for presents for their parents or guardians. There are many ways to serve, so register today!

Next Steps Class

Sunday, December 3 & 10 at 10:30 AM

Next Steps Class will help you get connected at Access, discover your redemptive purpose, and live the life God created for you. During this two-session class, you will:

  • Learn the heart, vision, and values of Access Church
  • Discover the strengths of your purposeful design
  • Use your God-given gifts to make a difference

Sessions one and two can be taken in any order.

Christmas at Access

December 23 & 24

We’d love for you to join us at our Christmas Eve services for a powerful time of worship, candle lighting, and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We have five service options to choose from: Saturday, December 23 at 5 PM & 6:30 PM, and Sunday, December 24, at 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 12 PM. Learn more and plan your visit using the button below.

Need Care?

We want to pastor you and care for your needs. If you have a prayer request or need care, visit access.tv/care using the button below.

We are a giving church.

Giving online at Access Church is simple and secure. Whether you’d like to give instantly or schedule ongoing giving, you can do it all here.

We are better together.

We believe that real life-change happens in a community. We are not made to do life alone. That’s why we gather in Access Groups where we can get comfortable, share, invest, and grow.

To join an Access Group, browse the groups below, find the right group for you, and apply!

I’m ready to take my next step!

We consider it an honor and a privilege to help you identify and take your next step here at Access Church. In fact, we believe there’s a next step for every follower of Jesus, no matter if you’re a new believer or if you’ve been doing this for years. Either way, we’re thrilled you’re here!

What is my next step?

If you find yourself unsure of what your next step is, that’s okay! We would love to get in touch with you to help you identify what that next step might be.

Click the “Connection Card” button below, fill out the form, and our Next Steps team will reach out to you and help you find your next step in your relationship with Jesus!

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