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GOD'S PRESCRIPTION FOR REVIVAL: Preparing through Repentance
2 Chron.
7:14
Luke 15:11-24
INTRODUCTION:
I- THE PROBLEM OF SIN (Luke 15:11-16)
A- Sin begins with corrupted attitudes in the heart.
(Luke 15:11-12)
1- Self-centeredness that seeks only to use father for personal ends.
2- Self-centeredness that seeks fulfillment of personal desires above all else.
Homes are destroyed by selfishness.
Friendships destroyed because of selfishness.
Churches become ineffective because of selfishness.
B- Corrupted attitudes leads to misguided choices in life.
(Luke 15:13)
1- Misguided choices are made willfully.
2- Misguided choices are wasteful.
3- Misguided choices that are wicked.
C- Sin results in devastating consequences.
(Luke 15:13-16)
1- Destroyed fellowship (Luke 15:13)
a.
With the Father (Colossians 1:21)
b.
With others.
(1 John 1:5-8).
2- Depleted resources (Luke 15:14)
a.
In Christ we have all of the resources we need.
(Philippians 4:19)
b.
Sin blocks the flow of resources.
(Isa.
59:1-2)
3- Deepened Need (Luke 15:15)
a. Due to burned bridges.
b.
Forsaken by worldly crowd.
c.
Leaves a deep hunger inside.
4- Degraded Self-worth (Luke 15:15-16)
II- THE PATHWAY OF REPENTANCE (Luke 15:17-24)
A- Recognize your problem.
(Luke 15:17-19)
1- You must recognize that the problem is with you, not God.
a.
It is you who have abandoned God.
He did not abandon you!
2- You must recognize that the wise choice is to return to the father.
a.
This entails confession of your sin and who that sin is against.
b.
This entails humbling yourself by being willing to admit that you don’t deserve mercy.
B- Repent of your sin.
(Luke 15:20)
1- Repentance is more than remorse.
a.
It is a choice to turn your back on your rebellion and submit to the Father’s love and authority.
b.
It is a choice to agree with God about your sins.
(1 John 1:9)
c.
It is a choice to restore fellowship with the father.
C- Receive God’s forgiveness.
(Luke 15:22-24)
1- The Father is waiting for you to return to Him.
2- The Father will restore your fellowship and your position in the family.
3- The Father will freely demonstrate His joy and love when you return.
CONCLUSION:
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