Forgiveness

Forgiveness | Brother Benson Sunday Morning Service · Acts 7:51-60 · Faith Baptist Church, Williston, Florida Guest preacher Brother Benson opens Acts 7 and Stephen's dying prayer to show that forgiveness is the most necessary ingredient in the Christian's life. In this message: • Stephen, full of the Holy Ghost, prayed "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge" as he was stoned (Acts 7:54-60) • Don't be surprised who will need your forgiveness: the ten were much displeased with James and John (Mark 10:35-41) • Forgive while the problem is still small: "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath" (Ephesians 4:26) • Forgiveness is usually initiated by the innocent party: "first be reconciled to thy brother" (Matthew 5:23-24) • Own your part in the problem; there is rarely an innocent party • The unforgiving one is the big loser: the root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:14-15) • Unforgiveness costs the power to serve God and the power of prayer (Psalm 66:18) • Love them, bless them, do good to them and pray for them (Matthew 5:43-44) • Advertise your forgiveness; it may start a chain reaction in the lives of those around you Scripture: Acts 7:51-60 · Mark 10:35-41 · Ephesians 4:26 · Matthew 5:23-24 · Hebrews 12:14-15 · Psalm 66:18 · Matthew 5:43-44 · 1 Samuel 1:19 · Psalm 51:10-13 Also in this service: Hymns 6 (Come, Thou Almighty King), 293 (The Lord's My Shepherd), 178 (The Bible Stands) and closing hymn 393 (Take My Life and Let It Be), the scripture song Psalm 51:10-13, special music, and congregational prayer. Preached by Brother Benson Sunday Morning Service — October 11, 2026 Chapters 0:00 Service begins 5:36 Welcome 6:49 Opening prayer 7:46 Hymn 6: Come, Thou Almighty King 12:16 Hymn 178: The Bible Stands 14:32 Scripture song: Psalm 51:10-13 16:29 Announcements 18:07 Special music 22:51 Introducing the guest preacher 26:10 Text: Acts 7 29:29 Prayer before the message 32:17 The word is forgiveness 35:48 1. Who will need your forgiveness 40:31 2. Forgive while you can (Ephesians 4:26) 44:50 3. The innocent party initiates 48:42 Own your part 50:20 5. Who is the loser? 52:04 The root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) 53:39 Losing power in service and prayer 55:54 Bible examples of forgiveness 58:47 Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43-44) 1:02:16 Advertise your forgiveness 1:06:00 A chain reaction 1:10:03 Pastor's closing remarks 1:12:27 Closing hymn 393: Take My Life and Let It Be 1:14:32 Closing prayer Faith Baptist Church is an independent Bible-believing Baptist church in Williston, Florida. We preach the Authorized King James Bible and sing the old hymns. Service Times (Eastern): Sunday School — 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Service — 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer & Mid-Week Service — 7:00 PM Website: https://fbtwilliston.com Sermons: https://fbtwilliston.com/sermons/ Watch live: https://fbtwilliston.com/live/ Plan your visit: https://fbtwilliston.com/plan-your-visit/ Are you saved? https://fbtwilliston.com/are-you-saved/ Give: https://fbtwilliston.com/give/ SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/faithbaptistchurch/ #KJV #BiblePreaching #IndependentBaptist #Forgiveness #RootOfBitterness #Acts7