Repentance: Why Do I Need It?

2 Corinthians 7:8-11
Dr. Roger Ferguson
10/21/07
THEME: Revival is an awakening of God’s people to His person and purpose after a period of decline and apathy. To be revived we must first be “vived” (saved). It is necessary for anyone who wants to get in on the DOWNPOUR from God to repent of anything that luring us away from God. Are you ready?

I Repentance is the Needed Change in me Regardless of what Others Do
(v.8-9)

PRIDE PLEASURES PRIORITIES

Position Sex Self
Prestige Substance Others
Power Stuff God

II Signs of Real Repentance (v. 9-11):

A. Grief over your sin:

B. Repulsed about my sin

C. Restitution to what was taken from others

D. Grow Deeper in love with God

E. Move into the Future

II ACTION PLAN FOR REPENTANCE:

Names Offense: Action Needed When can I do it?

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Take the Truth With You:

1. Pray daily for a revival from God and that we will be ready to adjust our lives to God.
2. What needs to change in you for revival to occur?
3. Pray for your Pastor, staff, and Sunday School teacher in this revival season

Hear the Word, write it down, live it out…watch God work!


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Owasso, OK 74055
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