At The Movies

Pastor Dave shared insights from the movie "Top Gun," using it as a metaphor for personal growth and forgiveness. He emphasized that just like the characters in the film, we often struggle with letting go of our past and holding grudges that prevent us from moving forward. Drawing from scripture, he stated that to truly heal and grow, we must practice agape love, pray for those who have wronged us, and extend forgiveness without waiting for apologies. Ultimately, Pastor Dave encouraged the congregation to release their burdens and embrace a new beginning by accepting God's grace.

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness  and streams in the wasteland.

Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Ephesians 4:32 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.