EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Joy of Forgiveness (Part 2): Forgiveness in Everyday Life
from afterWord with Pastor Kent · host NorthCreek Church
If God has forgiven us vertically in Christ, what does that mean for how we forgive each other horizontally — in marriage, in parenting, in the church? In this episode, the guys pick up where Part 1 left off and get practical. They walk through the biblical basis for horizontal forgiveness, drawing from Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18, Luke 7, and the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 — showing that forgiveness isn't a one-time event but a daily practice that flows out of understanding what God has already done for us.From there, the conversation gets into the stuff that actually comes up at home. What's the difference between an apology and asking for forgiveness? They're not the same thing, and blurring the line creates more problems than it solves. An apology acknowledges hurt. Forgiveness covers sin. Most of us stop at "I'm sorry" — but Scripture calls us further. They also get honest about why asking for forgiveness is so hard: it takes humility, someone has to go first, and most of us would rather make it a transaction than go to the cross. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is worth your time.Welcome to NorthCreek Church!In glad reliance on the Holy Spirit and Scripture, we exist for the glory of Christ, to make disciples who worship God, walk in love, and witness to the world.Connect With Us:Sunday Services: 9:00AM & 10:45AM Address: 2303 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Online Resources:Main Website: https://www.northcreek.org/ NorthCreek Academy (TK-8): https://ncapschool.org/ Sermon Archive: https://northcreek.churchcenter.com/channels/19901 Church App: Download the Church Center App and search for "NorthCreek Church"
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If God has forgiven us vertically in Christ, what does that mean for how we forgive each other horizontally — in marriage, in parenting, in the church? In this episode, the guys pick up where Part 1 left off and get practical. They walk through the biblical basis for horizontal forgiveness, drawing from Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18, Luke 7, and the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 — showing that forgiveness isn't a one-time event but a daily practice that flows out of understanding what God has already done for us.From there, the conversation gets into the stuff that actually comes up at home. What's the difference between an apology and asking for forgiveness? They're not the same thing, and blurring the line creates more problems than it solves. An apology acknowledges hurt. Forgiveness covers sin. Most of us stop at "I'm sorry" — but Scripture calls us further. They also get honest about why asking for forgiveness is so hard: it takes humility, someone has to go first, and most of us would rather make it a transaction than go to the cross. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is worth your time.Welcome to NorthCreek Church!In glad reliance on the Holy Spirit and Scripture, we exist for the glory of Christ, to make disciples who worship God, walk in love, and witness to the world.Connect With Us:Sunday Services: 9:00AM & 10:45AM Address: 2303 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Online Resources:Main Website: https://www.northcreek.org/ NorthCreek Academy (TK-8): https://ncapschool.org/ Sermon Archive: https://northcreek.churchcenter.com/channels/19901 Church App: Download the Church Center App and search for "NorthCreek Church"
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