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Going Beyond Repentance (4 of 5)
by Jeff Strite
APPLICATION: Salvation starts when we find ourselves dead in our sins, to the point where it suddenly becomes apparent that this is an unhealthy way to conduct our lives. Read a dictionary definition of ''repentance.'' What you'll usually find is a definition which usually includes big words like ''contrition,'' ''remorsefulness,'' etc. As you read the definition, note how flowery and impressive the definition is and how it so impresses you that you're tempted to look up the words they use in the definition...But Greek word for ''repentance was more basic and less flowery. The Greek word for repentance meant: TURN AROUND. You're going...
More Repentance (2 of 4)
by Benny Perez
Today we continue a New Series for the New Year: More. I believe that this Year is a Year of More. That Jesus is More than enough for you and for me. That He is going to give you More Grace, Peace, Power and Purpose. More starts and ends with Jesus. He is More Than Enough For You. Today I want to continue with More Repentance Text: Matthew 3:13-16, 4:17 I. Jesus First Steps Into The River A. Jesus steps into the River Jordan 1. This was a river of Transition and change. 2. Throughout the Bible you see significant events took place at the River Jordan. 3. Going from Egypt to the Promised Land, Elisha receiving a...
Repentance (2 of 7)
by Jerry Watts
Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is 'Christianity that is authentic.' I don't think I figured it out and, in all likelihood, didn't do it justice. For some, the answer to this query is seen in attendance, giving, service, leading, or in being nice to everyone. Certainly most of these will find their place in the life of an authentic Christian, but is this truly all it means to be authentic in our Christian walk? Does it simply mean that we walk an aisle, get baptized, and take our place on...
The Nature of True Repentance
by David Cawston
Introduction: There is hardly anything more fundamental to the life of a believer than repentance. There is nothing more life giving. That is why the devil tries so hard to discredit it! Mention repentance to some believers and immediately they think of condemnation, brow beating, negativity, judgmentalism and death. Repentance is a gift of God. Without it sinners and saints cannot be renewed. Only the imperfect are candidates for it! Repentance is exclusively for those who have fallen short, who acknowledge their need, who have turned away, who have sinned, who want to come back. True repentance...
God's Road to Repentance
by Rick Ferguson
What is the one element of conversion and salvation that is least often spoken of-even often avoided-and yet without it conversion can't possibly take place in a man or woman's life? It is the part of salvation that is absolutely essential and yet is spoken of the least: It is the element of repentance! You hear very little about repentance from most preachers and most pulpits in our day. It is simply a very unpopular subject in our pleasure-oriented generation of gluttony and immediate gratification. And yet Jesus said that without repentance no one could possibly be saved or have any hope of going to heaven. Luke 13:3...
Repentance
by Jesse Hendley
Conversion is that voluntary change in the mind of the unsaved in which he TURNS, on the one hand, FROM SIN; and on the other hand, TO CHRIST. 1. Turning FROM SIN is REPENTANCE. Negative. 2. Turning TO CHRIST is FAITH. Positive. This turning, from sin to Christ, is man's part and the NEW BIRTH, the NEW LIFE, is God's part. REPENTANCE is simply man's TURNING. God's Word speaks of this voluntary activity of the human soul. He speaks of this change. GOD TURNS MEN TO HIMSELF: Psalm 85:4, ''Turn us, O God of our salvation.'' Jeremiah 31:18, ''Turn Thou me and I shall be turned.'' And...
Doctrine of Repentance (6 of 13)
by Stan Coffey
Well, I am excited about this crowd tonight and about the subject I have for us. I have been talking on Sunday nights about the Biblical foundations of our faith. You know there are some things we can differ on, and we can still go to heaven. We can differ on the meaning of the seven horns and the seven crowns and the seven heads on the beast of Revelation. You may say that it is one thing, and I may say it is another, but that doesn't have anything to do with our salvation. Amen? I mean, we can differ on Biblical interpretations of many kinds. But we cannot differ on the foundations of our faith or our beliefs that...
The Night of Repentance (5 of 16)
by Clarence E. Macartney
Midnight on the Mount of Olives. The full Passover moon is shining in the Syrian sky, bathing mountain, valley, hillside, and plain, and the ancient city of David in its soft light. Below us is the valley of Kedron, and on the other side rise the huge walls of Jerusalem with their tremendous foundations and massive gates. Within the walls we can see the Temple of Herod, its great door of Corinthian brass-the Gate Beautiful plainly visible in the moonlight. Silence reigns everywhere-not a stir of life on this mountainside, not a light nor a sound of traffic from the distant city. But now the silence is broken. Walking down the...
Sin, Repentance, and Grace (5 of 10)
by Bob Ingle
Let me ask you a question that might sound a little strange at first but stick with me. Here it is: ''Are you committed to change?'' You say, 'Pastor Bob, change is nice, but I prefer dollar bills.' I'm not talking about that kind of change. Nor am I talking about a change of address, or a change of habits, or a change of your diet and exercise. If you are a follower of Christ, are you committed to deep, personal, ongoing, internal change? The Bible says we are justified (made right with God) by faith in the perfect life, substitutionary death, and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are not made right with God by trusting...
The Importance of Repentance
by J. Gerald Harris
The apostle Paul was an itinerant preacher. He went from country to country and city to city preaching the gospel and planting churches. In the 17th chapter of the book of Acts, we find the record of three major stops that Paul made on his second missionary journey. The first stop that he made was in Thessalonica. And the Bible says that ''for three sabbath days he reasoned with them out of the scriptures.'' I want you to notice the kind of response that he got. Look in Acts 17:4 (read). Now, I would say that was a pretty good response. Paul's message was received by some, but it was resisted by others. In fact, if you read the...
An Urgent Call to Repentance
by Richard Bradley
The Wall Street Journal quoted a study that said 84 percent of all parents want morals taught in public class rooms but almost as many teachers said it would be wrong to teach students the difference between right and wrong. One of the greatest problems facing our society and nation is the inability of our people to discern the difference between right and wrong. The inability to discern the difference between right and wrong is sort of like a polluted river. Most rivers don't get polluted overnight. The get polluted little by little and we don't notice the pollution until it's too late. I wonder if our nation is at the stage of pollution right...
Promise, Repentance, and the Hiddenness of God (41 of 48)
by Patrick Edwards
The God of Genesis has been a God of great revelation, work, and power. We've seen God craft the heavens and the earth by the power of His Word. We've seen Him pour breath into the lungs of Adam, personally forming Eve from Adam's body. We've seen God speak directly, clearly, and personally to His people. We saw Him close the door of Noah's ark Himself, speak and call Abraham personally. We saw God cross between the paths of bloody carcasses to Abraham and swear to redeem Him. We've seen God visit with His people, reveal His plans to His people. We've seen God personally wrestle with His people...
Dealing with Your Shame (Repentance) (4 of 7)
by Will McGee
Years ago, when I was in college... I had my share of what some might call, ''my fun.''Parties, stupid decisions... All of that. But when I was Sophomore, I had some godly men befriend me. And they spoke truth into my life... And they helped me regain my faith. And I had a real spiritual revival. Became passionate about the Scriptures. I was sharing the gospel with track teammates, and fraternity brothers... Guys were coming to Christ. It was amazing. But I still wrestled with some of the demons of my past. And one night, for reasons I can't remember... I fell back into some old habits... I went out, and did some things...
A Letter That Resulted in Repentance (14 of 26)
by Rick White
Message Truth: God desires that we learn to veiw life from His perspective. In order to teach us, He will often time reprove (rebuke) us. Our response to His rebuke determines what we learn about life from His perspective.8 For though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it {for} I see that that letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while 9 I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to {the point of} repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to {the will of} God, in order that you might not suffer loss in anything through us....
Guilt and Grace (8 of 8)
by Fred Lowery
The Favor of God, remember, is when God sets His gaze upon you or upon me; any one of us ordinary people. God, for reasons known only to Him, at certain times in your life for His purposes, He sets His gaze upon you, even the little details of your life and gives you favor. I'm telling you, many times it happens and you're not even aware of it. You fail to give God the credit for it. What happened was the favor of God. He's doing it for your benefit and for His glory. He gets into your space. He gets into your life. He gets into your zone and He does something that's kind and gracious and unexpected, something that adds to...
Repentance (8 of 11)
by Will McGee
We often say that David committed adultery, but our modern definitions might categorize this more accurately as a form of rape... By coercion. A few months later, she sends a messenger back to David.... She is pregnant. - David thinks... ''I'll fix this...'' - He calls her husband, Uriah (who had been incredibly loyal to David), off the battle field... Of course, he will sleep with his wife while he is home. - But there is a problem... Uriah doesn't sleep with his wife. (Not while his men are in battle). - David adds alcohol. Still doesn't sleep with his wife. - David hands him a sealed letter with orders for Uriah to be sent to...
How to Say "Goodbye" to the Ghost of Guilt
by Ernest Easley
If you haven't learned yet just how personal and practical the Bible is .. I believe that you're going to in the next few minutes. What you're going to discover this morning about guilt from the 38th Psalm .. a lot of people pay a lot of money to psychologist learn. When it comes to helping you deal with guilt .. the psychologist may be able to help you deal with guilty feelings .. but they cannot help you deal with the guilt that causes those feelings. There is not a physician alive that can cut away your guilt. All they can do is deaden the feeling or help you rationalize it. Let me tell you why it is so important for you to learn how to say...
Tears of Repentance (2 of 6)
by Daniel Rodgers
Last week I began our six-part series on the subject of tears-"Tears for Every Occasion." By the way, aren't you glad God has given us tears? Tears are a release and an expression of our emotions. If we were not able to shed tears, we would be a pitiful bunch indeed. 2. Last Wednesday our subject was, "Tears of Joy." Tonight I want to talk to you about "Tears of Repentance." a. There are times when we need to repent. 1) Repentance is required in order to become a Christian. Jesus said, "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3) 2) Again, as Christians, there are times when repentance is...
