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Songs of Mercy
Cedar Hills Community Church
English - May 16, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChristianity Religion & Spirituality Government cedar rapids sermon kent landhuis prayer bible christian church worship ministry Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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SONGS OF MERCY - Psalm 123 - Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Contempt calls for Mercy.
OUTLINE
1. Look up, not down.
* Nehemiah 4:1-4
* Hebrews 12:1-3
* When we face contempt, we keep our eyes on the prize.
2. Seek mercy, not satisfaction.
* Jeremiah 18:1-5
* 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
* When we face contempt, we ask for grace not to strike back.
3. Give compassion, not revenge.
* Matthew 5:38-48
* John 13:12-17
* When we face contempt, we show mercy.
NEXT STEPS
1. Commit to taking the “Songs of Ascent” journey.
2. Read Psalm 123 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims.
3. Love someone who despises you.