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Come To the Party!

Part 8 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
April 11, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Luke 15:11-24

In this final sermon of the series we wrap up our Livin' Forgiven series by watching the final session of the class recorded five years ago at One Hope. Join Pat Lelvis as we together seek to say YES to the invitation of Jesus to "Come to the Party!"

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I'm My Own Enemy

Part 6 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
March 21, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Romans 8:1

In the sixth sermon in this series, Pat seeks to unearth the cause of false guilt and how to defeat it. Self-condemnation is yet another cause of false guilt.  It goes like this:  we decide to do better, we mess-up, we berate ourselves, judge ourselves, beat ourselves up.  “How can you be so stupid, or dumb, or careless, or...”  The guilt piles up as we rehearse the scene over and over again.  There seems to be no way out. Imagine confidently declaring to yourself: “There is ... now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

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Sources of False Guilt

Part 5 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
March 14, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Isaiah 53

In the fifth session in the series, Pat seeks the truth behind tough questions. Another title for this session could be: The Ottas and the Gottas and the Shouldas. These are messages we pick up from our surroundings...our “world.” Why can’t you? Why don’t you? Why do you always? These are not honest questions. They are veiled condemnations, meaning you are not ok the way you are. You don’t measure up. This is another source of false guilt. Imagine how freeing to be able to say, “I am not on trial and you are not my judge!”

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If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?

Part 4 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
March 7, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Revelation 1:5-6

In the fourth session, Pat seeks answers to questions. If I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty?  Or, since I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty?  These questions plagued Pat and the answers take up the next three sessions. The truth is that though we live in the Kingdom of Light, we have enemies out to rob us of our joy…Satan, the world and our old nature...sources of false guilt.  It takes discernment to recognize the lies and accusations of Satan.  Imagine: we have been given authority over him!

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Home Free

Part 3 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
February 28, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Eph 1:7; Col 2:13

In the third session, Pat seeks to verify the validity of this ultimate absolution by exploring the Word of God. “On the basis of the Word of God and what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross, I hereby declare to you the total forgiveness of all your sins, past, present and future!”  Really?  Can that be true?  Is that right?.  Imagine this: it’s true!  First video and audio link is for her sermon in 2021 and then the full clas recording from 2016 is also included below.

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Rescued!

Part 2 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
February 21, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: Colossians 1:13

In this second session, Pat explores the biblical construct of the universe: The Kingdom of Darkness and the Kingdom of Light. Imagine the relief of being rescued out of the Kingdom of Darkness! But then, there is no other way out.  Imagine being adopted in the Perfect Kingdom! There is no other way in!  NOTE: First video and audio link is for her sermon in 2021 which was given as a followup to the full clas recording from 2016 which is also included below.

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Free to Fail!

Part 1 of 8

Series: Livin' Forgiven
February 14, 2021 Pat Lelvis View Full Service
Scripture Text: John 8:36

In this opening session, Pat tells of a spiritually dark time in her life. Though she was a long-time Christian and a missionary, she lost connection with God, and wandered in the darkness of doubt and guilt. In response to her cry, God sent an unlikely person to lead her out of darkness back into the Light. Oh, the wonder of God’s unconditional love, of absolute absolution and of the power of the resident Holy Spirit!  Imagine the startling announcement to a perfectionist:  "Isn't it great to know you're free to fail?"

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Rescued!

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Col 1:13

In this second session, Pat explores the biblical construct of the universe: The Kingdom of Darkness and the Kingdom of Light. Imagine the relief of being rescued out of the Kingdom of Darkness! But then, there is no other way out.  Imagine being adopted in the Perfect Kingdom! There is no other way in!

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Come To the Party!

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Luke 15:11-32

In session eight, Pat invites us to “Come to the Party!”  Another title for this closing session could be: What to do when you blow it.  Think about the story of the prodigal son.   You may find yourself in the story.  You’ve blown it and you know it.  You turn around and head for Home, saying I’ve sinned and I’m unworthy. Now picture the Father running out to meet you, so delighted to see you! He embraces you and yes, throws a party in your honor!  Will you let God love you even when you feel unworthy? (or even if you feel like a rat)  If so, Come to the Party!

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Corpses, Yours and Mine

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Rom 6:1-7

In session seven, Pat invites us to imagine the ultimate trade-in deal. Imagine living life in a whole new way.  Our old self is a corpse: crucified, dead and buried. Our new self is alive and is activated, empowered and energized by none other than God the Holy Spirit.  Time to trade in the old and receive the new!

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I'm My Own Enemy

Sources of False Guilt

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Rom 8:1

In the sixth session, Pat seeks to unearth the cause of false guilt and how to defeat it. Self-condemnation is yet another cause of false guilt.  It goes like this:  we decide to do better, we mess-up, we berate ourselves, judge ourselves, beat ourselves up.  “How can you be so stupid, or dumb, or careless, or...”  The guilt piles up as we rehearse the scene over and over again.  There seems to be no way out. Imagine confidently declaring to yourself: “There is ... now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

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The “Ottas,” the “Gottas” and the “Shouldas”

Sources of False Guilt

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Gal 5:1; John 8:32

In the fifth session, Pat seeks the truth behind tough questions. The "Ottas" and the "Gottas" and the "Shouldas" are messages we pick up from our surroundings...our “world.”  Why can’t you? Why don’t you? Why do you always?  These are not honest questions.  They are veiled condemnations, meaning you are not ok the way you are.  You don’t measure up. This is another source of false guilt.  Imagine how freeing to be able to say, “I am not on trial and you are not my judge!”

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If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?

Sources of False Guilt

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: John 8:44; Rev 12:10-11

In the fourth session, Pat seeks answers to questions. If I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty?  Or, since I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty?  These questions plagued Pat and the answers take up the next three sessions. The truth is that though we live in the Kingdom of Light, we have enemies out to rob us of our joy…Satan, the world and our old nature...sources of false guilt.  It takes discernment to recognize the lies and accusations of Satan.  Imagine: we have been given authority over him!

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Home Free

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: Eph 1:7; Col 2:13

In the third session, Pat seeks to verify the validity of this ultimate absolution by exploring the Word of God. “On the basis of the Word of God and what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross, I hereby declare to you the total forgiveness of all your sins, past, present and future!” Really?  Can that be true?  Is that right?. Imagine this: it’s true!

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Free to Fail!

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis
Scripture Text: John 8:36

In this opening session, Pat tells of a spiritually dark time in her life. Though she was a long-time Christian and a missionary, she lost connection with God, and wandered in the darkness of doubt and guilt. In response to her cry, God sent an unlikely person to lead her out of darkness back into the Light. Oh, the wonder of God’s unconditional love, of absolute absolution and of the power of the resident Holy Spirit!  Imagine the startling announcement to a perfectionist:  "Isn't it great to know you're free to fail?"

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