Re:generation | Why Forgiveness Sets You Free | Matthew 18 Parable Explained

In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff wraps up our journey through Matthew 18, diving deep into Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35). Whether you’re joining us online, from the Independence Campus, Tipton Correctional Facility, or as guests from Grace Church Smithville—thank you for being here!

What’s Inside This Message:

• The true meaning of forgiveness in the Bible—why it’s not about being a doormat, but about releasing others from debt
• How Jesus uses hyperbole to show the vast difference between what God has forgiven us and what we’re asked to forgive others
• What happens when we refuse to forgive: we build our own prison and remain in bondage
• Five powerful truths about unforgiveness, including entitlement, self-protection, revenge, manipulation, and cynicism
• Why forgiveness is not always reconciliation, but it is always freedom for your soul

Pastor Jeff shares practical wisdom from counseling and personal experience, challenging us to move from “I can’t forgive” to “I won’t forgive”—and to take the step that sets us free. You’ll also hear about our Bags by the Bumper food drive at the Lee’s Summit campus, a tangible way to serve our community and live out Christ’s love.

If you’re working through steps 8 and 9 of the 12-step process, struggling with church hurt, or just need hope for a fresh start, this message is for you. Don’t let the pain of the past keep you in bondage—discover the freedom that comes from forgiveness!