Break free from bitterness and unforgiveness: 7 requirements to fully forgive | Pastor Cal Rychener

Prisons have long fascinated us - documentaries, tv shows, movies, and blogs explore their mysteries. But Jesus told a story about a prison that’s worse than any earthly jail, one that doesn’t merely lock up the body, but shackles the heart. Join us as we explore this prison and learn how to break free!
Stories captivate us - we love to read them, hear them, watch them, and tell them. Jesus knew this! Much of his teaching revolved around stories that revealed the secrets of his Kingdom and offered timeless truths to his listeners. Join us as we listen in on five stories from the greatest storyteller of all time and discover valuable lessons for our lives today.  
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0:00 - Message Start
15:04 - Requirement #1 Thank God for how much He has forgiven you
17:47 - Requirement #2 Repent of your sin of unforgiveness
20:41 - Requirement #3 Open your heart to forgive
23:04 - Requirement #4 Extend compassion
28:43 - Requirement #5 Forgive the person for each wound
30:52 - Requirement #6 Release the person from your heart prison
33:56 - Requirement #7 Bless and do good to that person