The Imperfect Church: Embracing Growth and Forgiveness by Pastor Andy Cota | 10 Fri AM | MID-WEST CONFERENCE 2025
Taking The Land - CFM Sermon Podcast - A podcast by Pastor Adam Dragoon
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https://TakingTheLandPodcast.comSUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR THE FULL EPISODE:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bSummaryPastor Cota preaches on the themes of injustice, forgiveness, and the importance of unity within the church. He shares the impact of past hurts on individuals and congregations, emphasizing the need for faith and resilience in the face of injustice. He draws parallels between the biblical figures of Absalom and David, illustrating the dangers of seeking revenge and the importance of character over charisma in leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Conference Reflections02:32 The Impact of Past Hurts05:50 Injustice and Its Consequences10:34 Faith in the Face of Injustice13:40 The Imperfection of the Church18:05 Resentment and Its Roots24:00 The Dangers of Seeking Revenge30:10 Character vs. Charisma in Leadership35:13 The Importance of Forgiveness39:01 Unity in Purpose and LeadershipTakeawaysThe conference is a time of reflection and gratitude.Past hurts can hinder spiritual growth and blessings.Injustice can lead to rebellion and division in the church.Faith is essential when facing injustices in life.The church is imperfect, but it is still vital for spiritual growth.Resentment can lead to bitterness and chaos.Seeking revenge can destroy relationships and ministries.Character is more important than charisma in leadership.Forgiveness is crucial for personal and communal healing.Unity in purpose is essential for a thriving church.Sound Bites"You need to give your pastor room to grow.""Injustice will challenge the faith of a man.""There's no perfect church.""Resentment is the persistence of ill will.""He was charismatic but lacked character.""God's looking for men like David.""Revival is to come, but we must keep our hearts right."Show NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369
