Crossings Community Church Ep 3: Relationships. We all have them. None of Them Are Perfect
Jan 25, 2026
A sermon-style dive into messy relationships and the work of forgiveness. Biblical stories and characters are unpacked to show how faith leads to love and action. Practical themes include patience, confession, and the freedom that comes when someone forgives. Listeners are challenged to support others and consider who they need to forgive.
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Faith Requires Active Love
- The Philemon story shows faith plus love transforms social relationships and status.
- A Christian identity must include both trust in Christ and active love toward others.
Onesimus: From Runaway To Disciple
- Onesimus fled as a slave, met Paul in Rome, and became a devoted follower of Jesus.
- Paul called him 'a child' he had begotten in his bonds and discipled him into ministry readiness.
Forgiveness Defies Social Expectations
- Forgiveness is socially costly but spiritually liberating and countercultural.
- Philemon risked reputation and resources to embrace a transformed Onesimus as brother.