Encouraging forgiveness

Collect: Proper 19

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives  and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Exodus 14:19-31  . . .  Despite Israel’s fear and unfaithfulness, God rescues them from the advancing Egyptians.

Psalm 114. . .  The Play of Spirit

Romans 14:1-12 . . . Paul explains that nothing in our lives is outside the reign of Christ.

 Matthew 18:21-35  . . .  One slave refuses to share the forgiveness he receives from the king.

Sermon by  Rev. Carla Pratt Keyes, Pastor of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia.