2 Cor. 7:8-10 - The Blessing of Repentance

The Blessing of Repentance

2 Cor. 7:8-10

What is Repentance?

- Change of heart/change of action

- The flip side of faith (Acts 20:21)

- Gift of God (2 Tim. 2:25)

- Initial and Ongoing (1 John 1:9)

- Heart/Mind/Will (Job 42:5-6, Psalm 32:5, Matt. 3:8)

Why Practice Repentance?

- Those who don’t repent do not know Jesus and are destined for God's wrath. (Luke 13:3, 5)

- Those who don't repent don't grow in holiness. (2 Cor. 7:10)

- Those who don't repent open themselves up to depression. (Psalm 32:3-4)

- Those who don’t repent lose the joy of salvation. (Psalm 51:12)

- Those who don’t repent do not impact the world for Jesus. (Rev. 2:5)

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Joshua 24:15 - Father's Day

Joshua 24:15
Father's Day

1. A Father points his children towards the Ultimate Goal
2. A Father maintains the Faith
3. A Father breaks the Bonds
4. A Father is the image of the Heavenly Father
     a. Discipline
     b. Love and Compassion

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Colossians 4:2-18 - Greater Impact (Part 9)

Colossians 4:2-18
Greater Impact
Greater

1. Behind the Scenes - Pray Consistently (4:2-4)
A. How to Pray
- Steadfast
- Alert
- Thankful
B. What to Pray For
- Open doors
- Clear speech
2. In the trenches - Live Wisely (4:5-6)
A. Plan
- Contact with unbelievers
- Take advantage of every opportunity
B. Speak
- Let grace flow
- Show that the gospel is satisfying with your words.
- Answer individuals

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Colossians 3:19-4:1 - Greater Household (Part 8)

Greater, Part 8
Greater Household
Colossians 3:19-4:1

I. Christ has a design for you as a new creature (vs. 3:1-4)

• Your "blueprint" design (Psalm 139:13; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 1:15)
• Your "born again" design (John 3)

• Our "journey" design (Colossians 1:28)\
• Our "destination" design (Revelation 7:9)

II. Christ is developing a new household (vs. 3:18-4:1)

• Know your foundation options (Matthew 7:24-27)
• Lives' venues are opportunities for us to develop toward our design (Romans 8:28)
• Pre-venue counseling
• The value of being a believer who is single (1Corinthians 15:54-58)
• The value of being married (Joshua 10:25)
• The value of being married without children or with children (1Peter 1:3-6)
• Mid-venue counseling
• Single believer Mid-Course Renewal Alerts
• Wife and husband Mid-Course Renewal Alerts
• Parents and children Mid-Course Renewal Alerts

• Spiritual Renewal Course (Colossians 3:12-17)
• Single and never alone
• Married with purpose
• Family road trip
• THE WHY! (3:18, 19) "as is fitting in the Lord;" "for this is well pleasing to the Lord"
• Life as a slave is a present brutal reality! (Colossians 3:22-25)
• How does a born again believer in Jesus Christ live as a slave?
• Know who you are in Christ!
• Your sincere heart and service and obedience depends on who the Lord is
• Your work will be as for the Lord
• THE WHY! It's not about your reward on earth (3:24) "Know that you will receive the reward of your inheritance"
• How does a born again believer in Jesus Christ live as a slave owner?
• Grant justice and fairness
• THE WHY! It's not about your status (4:1) "Know that you have a master in heaven"

III. Christ is preparing a place for us! (John 14:1-3)

• Our transforming completeness in Christ is our preparation for that heavenly household
• We put on the attitude and distinctions of Christ (Colossians 3:12-17)
• We are participating in a greater renewal (Colossians 3:11) "Christ is all and in all."
• Earthly distinctions will no longer be emphasized (Galatians 3:28) "For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourself in Christ."
• Try to see our greater household as John the Beloved sees it when he is taken into glory (Revelation 7:9-17)
• THE BIG WHY! (Revelation 7:17)

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