Church Hurt - Game Day

This next part of our Game Day series touches on something a lot of people have experience and often causes them to leave church. Pastor Dave brings wisdom on how to deal with church hurt so it doesn't take us out the game.

This sermon, part of a "Game Day" anniversary series, uses the metaphor of sports injuries to address how people handle emotional and relational pain, particularly within church communities. Pastor Dave shares personal stories about physical injuries and connects them to spiritual and emotional wounds. He uses the biblical example of Paul's experiences with betrayal and abandonment to outline practical steps for handling hurt: becoming less easily offended, acknowledging pain, letting God handle situations, continuing to seek God, and ultimately embracing forgiveness. The message emphasizes staying engaged in faith and community despite past hurts, rather than withdrawing or becoming bitter.