web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:41:02 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Queen City Church - Episodes Tagged with “Forgiveness” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/tags/forgiveness Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the Queen City Church Podcast! Queen City Church is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and led by Pastors Brian and Heather Cromer. Our mission is to reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better. We hope these messages encourage and inspire you, and help point you toward your next step in your relationship with God. For more information, visit queencitypeople.com or find us on social media at @queencitypeople. en-us episodic Queen City Church | Cincinnati, OH Queen City Church Welcome to the Queen City Church Podcast! Queen City Church is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and led by Pastors Brian and Heather Cromer. Our mission is to reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better. We hope these messages encourage and inspire you, and help point you toward your next step in your relationship with God. For more information, visit queencitypeople.com or find us on social media at @queencitypeople. no Church, Queen City, Brian Cromer, Cincinnati, Religion, Message, Christian, Christian Podcast, Queen City Church info@queencitypeople.com First Conference: "Overcoming Shame" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/374 2c1dc7aa-b4f3-478f-a702-ff88779e8aa8 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Proverbs 28:13 teaches us that concealed sin is never an option. Confession and repentance lead to mercy, forgiveness, and healing—not shame. On night two of First Conference, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi walks us through this single verse, reminding us how to rightly deal with sin and why the goal of the Christian life is obedience, not perfection. Proverbs 28:13 (NLT) "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." 38:41 no Proverbs 28:13 teaches us that concealed sin is never an option. Confession and repentance lead to mercy, forgiveness, and healing—not shame. On night two of First Conference, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi walks us through this single verse, reminding us how to rightly deal with sin and why the goal of the Christian life is obedience, not perfection. Proverbs 28:13 (NLT) "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." Sin, shame, confess, confession, healing, forgiveness, anxiety, accountability, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian Cromer, Rosslyn Proverbs 28:13 teaches us that concealed sin is never an option. Confession and repentance lead to mercy, forgiveness, and healing—not shame. On night two of First Conference, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi walks us through this single verse, reminding us how to rightly deal with sin and why the goal of the Christian life is obedience, not perfection.

Proverbs 28:13 (NLT) "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy."

]]> Proverbs 28:13 teaches us that concealed sin is never an option. Confession and repentance lead to mercy, forgiveness, and healing—not shame. On night two of First Conference, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi walks us through this single verse, reminding us how to rightly deal with sin and why the goal of the Christian life is obedience, not perfection.

Proverbs 28:13 (NLT) "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy."

]]> Behold The Cross https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/372 71cee70d-82e1-4b1d-ab95-3344a27b3a96 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church As Christians, we understand the significance of the cross—but as humans, we can never fully comprehend the depth of the forgiveness, love, and power displayed there. Today, we’re joined again by Meredith Knox for a message centered on this truth: our lives are wasted if we fail to grasp the glory of the cross. 37:20 no As Christians, we understand the significance of the cross—but as humans, we can never fully comprehend the depth of the forgiveness, love, and power displayed there. Today, we’re joined again by Meredith Knox for a message centered on this truth: our lives are wasted if we fail to grasp the glory of the cross. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian Cromer, Rosslyn, Luke, criminals, crucifixion, forgive, forgiveness, selfless, love, salvation, power As Christians, we understand the significance of the cross—but as humans, we can never fully comprehend the depth of the forgiveness, love, and power displayed there. Today, we’re joined again by Meredith Knox for a message centered on this truth: our lives are wasted if we fail to grasp the glory of the cross.

]]> As Christians, we understand the significance of the cross—but as humans, we can never fully comprehend the depth of the forgiveness, love, and power displayed there. Today, we’re joined again by Meredith Knox for a message centered on this truth: our lives are wasted if we fail to grasp the glory of the cross.

]]> Parables - “Forgiveness: Let Go And Live Free” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/333 1571e447-13d0-45b6-870e-9d3fdd3df295 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Stepping back into our series on the Parables, we’re joined by Pastor Jelani Lewis from Gateway Church. Today, he teaches from the Book of Matthew to explore how forgiveness—and unforgiveness—shapes our relationships with others and with God. 38:15 no Stepping back into our series on the Parables, we’re joined by Pastor Jelani Lewis from Gateway Church. Today, he teaches from the Book of Matthew to explore how forgiveness—and unforgiveness—shapes our relationships with others and with God. Forgive, forgiveness, parables, Jelani, Lewis, Gateway, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, Rosslyn, Brotherton Stepping back into our series on the Parables, we’re joined by Pastor Jelani Lewis from Gateway Church. Today, he teaches from the Book of Matthew to explore how forgiveness—and unforgiveness—shapes our relationships with others and with God.

]]> Stepping back into our series on the Parables, we’re joined by Pastor Jelani Lewis from Gateway Church. Today, he teaches from the Book of Matthew to explore how forgiveness—and unforgiveness—shapes our relationships with others and with God.

]]> Teach Us To Pray - “Forgive Us Our Debts” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/327 feec8c7f-7269-490a-845a-363f318c6259 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Jesus is the ultimate example of forgiveness. This week in our series on The Lord’s Prayer, Jared Blair unpacks what forgiveness truly means, and why we should seek and extend it daily. 33:38 no Jesus is the ultimate example of forgiveness. This week in our series on The Lord’s Prayer, Jared Blair unpacks what forgiveness truly means, and why we should seek and extend it daily. Forgive, forgiveness, sin, revenge, healing, reconciliation, debts, debtors, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Jesus is the ultimate example of forgiveness. This week in our series on The Lord’s Prayer, Jared Blair unpacks what forgiveness truly means, and why we should seek and extend it daily.

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]]> Summer Voices - "The Testing Of A Dream" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/291 378ef16a-51c0-45b0-b733-3c6fd0a2c4ce Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church God has a specific plan and purpose for your life. He has given you dreams, and every step you take towards achieving those dreams is valuable. This week, Pastor Dereck Frymier from Legacy Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares a message about preparing for the tests that will come your way as you steward the dream God has given you. 37:22 no God has a specific plan and purpose for your life. He has given you dreams, and every step you take towards achieving those dreams is valuable. This week, Pastor Dereck Frymier from Legacy Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares a message about preparing for the tests that will come your way as you steward the dream God has given you. Joseph, dream, coat, technicolor, Dereck, frymier, rejection, temptation, isolation, forgiveness, steward, purpose, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school God has a specific plan and purpose for your life. He has given you dreams, and every step you take towards achieving those dreams is valuable. This week, Pastor Dereck Frymier from Legacy Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares a message about preparing for the tests that will come your way as you steward the dream God has given you.

]]> God has a specific plan and purpose for your life. He has given you dreams, and every step you take towards achieving those dreams is valuable. This week, Pastor Dereck Frymier from Legacy Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares a message about preparing for the tests that will come your way as you steward the dream God has given you.

]]> Truly Free - "The Freedom Found In Forgiveness" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/253 c4b120b9-c76d-4396-8841-c5132e55c6cd Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Even though forgiveness is always the right choice, it isn’t always easy to do. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the biblical connection between freedom and forgiveness, and how we cannot experience true freedom until we truly forgive. 37:02 no Even though forgiveness is always the right choice, it isn’t always easy to do. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the biblical connection between freedom and forgiveness, and how we cannot experience true freedom until we truly forgive. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, Forgive, forgiveness, freedoms, reconcile, reconciliation, justice, bitterness Even though forgiveness is always the right choice, it isn’t always easy to do. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the biblical connection between freedom and forgiveness, and how we cannot experience true freedom until we truly forgive.

]]> Even though forgiveness is always the right choice, it isn’t always easy to do. This week, Pastor Brian teaches on the biblical connection between freedom and forgiveness, and how we cannot experience true freedom until we truly forgive.

]]> From Dream to Reality - "The Pardon Test" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/190 6bacba21-4eb7-4f04-8482-1f0de172c3df Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church To pardon someone (forgive) means to absolve them from the consequences of their fault. This week in our series, Pastor Brian continues Joseph’s story by teaching the importance of forgiveness in forming and strengthening our character. 40:30 no To pardon someone (forgive) means to absolve them from the consequences of their fault. This week in our series, Pastor Brian continues Joseph’s story by teaching the importance of forgiveness in forming and strengthening our character. Forgive, forgiveness, hurt, betrayal, pardon, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school To pardon someone (forgive) means to absolve them from the consequences of their fault. This week in our series, Pastor Brian continues Joseph’s story by teaching the importance of forgiveness in forming and strengthening our character.

]]> To pardon someone (forgive) means to absolve them from the consequences of their fault. This week in our series, Pastor Brian continues Joseph’s story by teaching the importance of forgiveness in forming and strengthening our character.

]]> Loud & Clear - “What could keep my from hearing God’s Voice?” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/170 ed91cf38-517d-48ea-878d-b9cb464c322f Sun, 30 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Just because we don’t hear God’s voice doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking. The thing that can stop us from hearing God’s voice is most often our own not-listening. During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uncovers the things affecting our listening, and talks about how we can open our ears and prepare our hearts to hear God’s voice. 40:44 no Just because we don’t hear God’s voice doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking. The thing that can stop us from hearing God’s voice is most often our own not-listening. During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uncovers the things affecting our listening, and talks about how we can open our ears and prepare our hearts to hear God’s voice. Seed, sower, crowded, busy, whisper, be still, immature, roots, forgiveness, unforgiveness, sin, repent, stubborn, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Just because we don’t hear God’s voice doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking. The thing that can stop us from hearing God’s voice is most often our own not-listening. During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uncovers the things affecting our listening, and talks about how we can open our ears and prepare our hearts to hear God’s voice.

]]> Just because we don’t hear God’s voice doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking. The thing that can stop us from hearing God’s voice is most often our own not-listening. During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uncovers the things affecting our listening, and talks about how we can open our ears and prepare our hearts to hear God’s voice.

]]> Asking For a Friend - “How Do I Deal With Difficult People?” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/154 b5b15a68-c86c-45af-be29-5ff3b4e7cd32 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Jesus calls us to be kind and compassionate to one another, even forgiving each other, just as He forgave us. That’s easy to do with the people we like, but how should we treat the difficult people in our lives? During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uses Paul’s writing in the Book of Ephesians to give clear, biblical guidance on how to deal with difficult people. 36:41 no Jesus calls us to be kind and compassionate to one another, even forgiving each other, just as He forgave us. That’s easy to do with the people we like, but how should we treat the difficult people in our lives? During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uses Paul’s writing in the Book of Ephesians to give clear, biblical guidance on how to deal with difficult people. Enemy, challenging, anger, angry, forgiveness, forgive, forgiven, healing, hurt, talk, words, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school Jesus calls us to be kind and compassionate to one another, even forgiving each other, just as He forgave us. That’s easy to do with the people we like, but how should we treat the difficult people in our lives? During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uses Paul’s writing in the Book of Ephesians to give clear, biblical guidance on how to deal with difficult people.

]]> Jesus calls us to be kind and compassionate to one another, even forgiving each other, just as He forgave us. That’s easy to do with the people we like, but how should we treat the difficult people in our lives? During week four of our series, Pastor Brian uses Paul’s writing in the Book of Ephesians to give clear, biblical guidance on how to deal with difficult people.

]]> Asking For a Friend - “Why Do Bad Things Happen?” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/153 74220bb7-c209-46aa-a6e4-356a8d1f96f1 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Why do bad things happen? Specifically, why do bad things happen to good people? During the third week of our series, Pastor Brian gives some biblical answers to this challenging question, and reminds us of the truth that Jesus went through the worst tragedy in history so we could experience the greatest victory. 39:11 no Why do bad things happen? Specifically, why do bad things happen to good people? During the third week of our series, Pastor Brian gives some biblical answers to this challenging question, and reminds us of the truth that Jesus went through the worst tragedy in history so we could experience the greatest victory. Tragedy, sickness, hurt, healing, victory, bad choices, forgiveness Why do bad things happen? Specifically, why do bad things happen to good people? During the third week of our series, Pastor Brian gives some biblical answers to this challenging question, and reminds us of the truth that Jesus went through the worst tragedy in history so we could experience the greatest victory.

]]> Why do bad things happen? Specifically, why do bad things happen to good people? During the third week of our series, Pastor Brian gives some biblical answers to this challenging question, and reminds us of the truth that Jesus went through the worst tragedy in history so we could experience the greatest victory.

]]> 1 John - "Missing The Mark" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/134 a853f3ae-0710-4a53-b44b-f32109da7253 Sun, 16 May 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church We are starting a new series focusing on the book of 1 John. During week one, Pastor Brian takes a closer look at what John has to say on the topic of sin, and the steps we must take in order to find healing and forgiveness for our sins. 41:51 no We are starting a new series focusing on the book of 1 John. During week one, Pastor Brian takes a closer look at what John has to say on the topic of sin, and the steps we must take in order to find healing and forgiveness for our sins. Sin, John, 1 John, first John, forgiveness, healing, love, mercy, Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, memorial hall We are starting a new series focusing on the book of 1 John. During week one, Pastor Brian takes a closer look at what John has to say on the topic of sin, and the steps we must take in order to find healing and forgiveness for our sins.

]]> We are starting a new series focusing on the book of 1 John. During week one, Pastor Brian takes a closer look at what John has to say on the topic of sin, and the steps we must take in order to find healing and forgiveness for our sins.

]]> Parables - “Show Me The Money” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/126 a5613bc1-6ac7-466f-b2ae-acecfa8515c0 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Jesus is clear in His teachings that forgiveness is absolutely necessary. But forgiveness can seem nearly impossible when you don’t fully understand what it means. Visiting this week from Gateway Church, guest speaker Jelani Lewis uses one of Jesus’ parables to show what forgiveness is, why forgiveness matters, and how we forgive. 44:12 no Jesus is clear in His teachings that forgiveness is absolutely necessary. But forgiveness can seem nearly impossible when you don’t fully understand what it means. Visiting this week from Gateway Church, guest speaker Jelani Lewis uses one of Jesus’ parables to show what forgiveness is, why forgiveness matters, and how we forgive. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, memorial hall, parable, forgive, forgiveness, healing, hope, reconciliation, relationship, marriage, dating, divorce, argument, disagreement, fight Jesus is clear in His teachings that forgiveness is absolutely necessary. But forgiveness can seem nearly impossible when you don’t fully understand what it means. Visiting this week from Gateway Church, guest speaker Jelani Lewis uses one of Jesus’ parables to show what forgiveness is, why forgiveness matters, and how we forgive.

]]> Jesus is clear in His teachings that forgiveness is absolutely necessary. But forgiveness can seem nearly impossible when you don’t fully understand what it means. Visiting this week from Gateway Church, guest speaker Jelani Lewis uses one of Jesus’ parables to show what forgiveness is, why forgiveness matters, and how we forgive.

]]> Things Jesus Never Said - “You Don’t Need to Forgive Them” https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/79 63c67e6d-e2fd-4ce9-8167-988ebc8407ea Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:30:00 -0400 Queen City Church full Queen City Church After concluding the series “Jesus In His Own Words” where we talked about things Jesus said, we are going to be spending time looking at “Things Jesus Never Said”. This could include what we’ve heard in the past, things we think He said, or even words we would say if we were in His shoes. During week one, Pastor Brian discusses not only why we forgive, but how we forgive. 26:53 no After concluding the series “Jesus In His Own Words” where we talked about things Jesus said, we are going to be spending time looking at “Things Jesus Never Said”. This could include what we’ve heard in the past, things we think He said, or even words we would say if we were in His shoes. During week one, Pastor Brian discusses not only why we forgive, but how we forgive. Church, God, Jesus, preaching, church plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, queen city, words to live by, biblical wisdom, heaven, sermon, encouragement, prayer, pastor, Brian cromer, withrow high school, forgiveness, hurt, reconciliation, choices, feelings After concluding the series “Jesus In His Own Words” where we talked about things Jesus said, we are going to be spending time looking at “Things Jesus Never Said”. This could include what we’ve heard in the past, things we think He said, or even words we would say if we were in His shoes. During week one, Pastor Brian discusses not only why we forgive, but how we forgive.

]]> After concluding the series “Jesus In His Own Words” where we talked about things Jesus said, we are going to be spending time looking at “Things Jesus Never Said”. This could include what we’ve heard in the past, things we think He said, or even words we would say if we were in His shoes. During week one, Pastor Brian discusses not only why we forgive, but how we forgive.

]]> How to Live Through a Bad Day - "Forgive Everyone Who's Trying To Ruin Your Life" https://queencitychurch.fireside.fm/21 27af5bb3-66cc-45b4-ac72-07bf677ff8e2 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 09:30:00 -0500 Queen City Church full Queen City Church Forgiveness does not come naturally because we've believed so many lies about what it represents. This week, in a brand new series, How To Live Through a Bad Day, Pastor Brian talks about ways we can forgive others and find freedom based on Jesus' first of seven statements spoken on the cross. 40:34 no Forgiveness does not come naturally because we've believed so many lies about what it represents. This week, in a brand new series, How To Live Through a Bad Day, Pastor Brian talks about ways we can forgive others and find freedom based on Jesus' first of seven statements spoken on the cross. How To Live Through A Bay Day, Jesus, Forgiveness, Seven Statements on the Cross, Queen City Church, Forgiveness does not come naturally because we've believed so many lies about what it represents. This week, in a brand new series, How To Live Through a Bad Day, Pastor Brian talks about ways we can forgive others and find freedom based on Jesus' first of seven statements spoken on the cross.

]]> Forgiveness does not come naturally because we've believed so many lies about what it represents. This week, in a brand new series, How To Live Through a Bad Day, Pastor Brian talks about ways we can forgive others and find freedom based on Jesus' first of seven statements spoken on the cross.

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