Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Repentance without Regret
Date: 07-19-2015
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The sermon explores the concept of 'repentance without regret,' drawing from 2 Corinthians 7, which teaches that sorrow according to God's will produces repentance that does not lead to regret. The speaker emphasizes that sin's revelation is necessary for repentance, and the true measure of handling sin is not the sin itself, but the subsequent response—taking it seriously and coming to God. Furthermore, the message advises that gentleness must be practiced by remembering God's own kindness toward us and by actively seeking the Holy Spirit's help in every interaction.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Convicted by a lack of gentlenessThe speaker shares how he felt burdened after failing to show gentleness in front of others during an interaction with someone dear to him.
What is repentance without regret?Reflecting on Paul's letter to the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 7, the speaker considers how sorrow that aligns with God's will produces repentance without regret.2 Corinthians 7:8
Sin revealed is an opportunity for freedomThe speaker realizes he does not need to regret the exposure of his sin because it reveals what was already inside him, enabling him to seek forgiveness and be freed.
The response of godly sorrowGodly sorrow produces earnestness, indignation, fear, and a deep desire to be rid of un-Christlike behavior, allowing believers to be declared innocent through how they handle failure.
Jesus comes underneath to lift others upThe first lesson is that gentleness means coming underneath people to lift them up, just as Jesus earned the right to speak truth by first serving and loving others.
Keep God's kindness toward you in mindThe second lesson is that lacking gentleness proves we have forgotten how kind and patient God has been with us, so we must view others through the lens of His grace.
Always ask for the Holy Spirit's helpThe third lesson is that we must constantly ask the Holy Spirit for help, especially when we think we know the answer, because gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit.
Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Repentance without Regret
Date: 07-19-2015
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The sermon explores the concept of 'repentance without regret,' drawing from 2 Corinthians 7, which teaches that sorrow according to God's will produces repentance that does not lead to regret. The speaker emphasizes that sin's revelation is necessary for repentance, and the true measure of handling sin is not the sin itself, but the subsequent response—taking it seriously and coming to God. Furthermore, the message advises that gentleness must be practiced by remembering God's own kindness toward us and by actively seeking the Holy Spirit's help in every interaction.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Convicted by a lack of gentlenessThe speaker shares how he felt burdened after failing to show gentleness in front of others during an interaction with someone dear to him.
What is repentance without regret?Reflecting on Paul's letter to the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 7, the speaker considers how sorrow that aligns with God's will produces repentance without regret.2 Corinthians 7:8
Sin revealed is an opportunity for freedomThe speaker realizes he does not need to regret the exposure of his sin because it reveals what was already inside him, enabling him to seek forgiveness and be freed.
The response of godly sorrowGodly sorrow produces earnestness, indignation, fear, and a deep desire to be rid of un-Christlike behavior, allowing believers to be declared innocent through how they handle failure.
Jesus comes underneath to lift others upThe first lesson is that gentleness means coming underneath people to lift them up, just as Jesus earned the right to speak truth by first serving and loving others.
Keep God's kindness toward you in mindThe second lesson is that lacking gentleness proves we have forgotten how kind and patient God has been with us, so we must view others through the lens of His grace.
Always ask for the Holy Spirit's helpThe third lesson is that we must constantly ask the Holy Spirit for help, especially when we think we know the answer, because gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit.
