August 18, 2013
Passage:  Matthew 18:15-35
Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Restoration and forgiveness are Kingdom values.

I. Love leads us to confront sin.
            A. Sometimes the sin is against us.
            B. Sometimes the sin is against the body.

II. Love helps us protect dignity.
            A. We approach privately & Biblically.
            B. If the response is negative we bring 1 or 2 more.

III. Love protects the church from sin.
            A. If one refuses to change, the church should know.
            B. If he continues, the church should know.
            C. God loves His church and will protect it.

IV. Love leads us to radical forgiveness.
            A. We are not in the revenge business.
            B. We have been forgiven enough to condemn us.
            C. Therefore, we generously forgive others.