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Repentance

  • Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn't repent. 'Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.' Matthew 11:20 WEB

    When John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus, he preached a message of repentance. When Jesus came, He healed the sick, raised the dead, sought out the lost, and preached repentance. Repentance means changing your ways, a change in your heart and mind, a change in your actions. It involves turning away from sin and turning towards God. It is changing our lives to line up with God's plan, for God is not on our team, we are to be on His.

    When Peter began to preach after the Holy Spirit descended on them in the upper room, the people asked what they needed to do: 'Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?' Peter said to them, 'Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit' (Acts 2:37'38).

    In the book of Revelation, Jesus said: 'As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent' (Revelation 3:19). That is what the cross brings, a crossroads in our lives. Jesus said to all: 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me' (Luke 9:23).

    Repentance involves saying: "I am sorry for that.' Though it is not a popular subject today, it is the number one way to take a load off of your shoulders, make things right with God, and bring a spiritual revival to your life. If you want to see a breakthrough, start with repentance. Simple, but yet difficult because our very nature wants to hide our mistakes, just as Adam, just as the Pharisees. Jesus told them:

    'Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness' (Matthew 23:27).

    When you mess up, be quick to tell the Lord you are sorry and try to do better next time. Forgiveness is there when we ask for it, but keep a short list. In doing so you completely disable the enemy's plan to use your mistake against you. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for all that You do for me. Please forgive me of the things that I have done and said wrong, wash me and I will be clean. Deliver me and I will be free. Teach me, and I will understand better. I want more of You in my life Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!

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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Amen! Hallelujah! ❤️
August 30, 2020
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Sheri Buckner
Sheri Buckner

What an awesome word! Thank you, Pastor Todd. God knew this was just what I needed this beautiful Sunday morning!!!

August 30, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,please forgive us of our sins.We love and worship you Jesus. Amen 

August 30, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father forgive me of my sins, I need You

August 30, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

August 30, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

AMEN!

August 30, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Yes lord  in jesus name amen!

August 30, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I thank You for all You have done for me, I humbly ask You to forgive my sins and lead me to be what You want me to be. I want to be saved and do Your designs while You speak to me in a way I can understand, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Lord we need You. 

Great devotional Pastor, thank you and Sylvia for helping us. God bless you both. 

August 30, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Forgive my sins God. Help me to hold my utterances to a helpful point and not go too far. Please God help my Grandchildren progress. Put confidence in them. In the name of Jesus Amen

August 30, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen! Father I need and want more of you in my life today please forgive my sins and help me to be better today than I was yesterday.

August 30, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Heavenly Father forgive me of all the things I do and say wrong.  Wash me whiter than snow and forgive all my transgressions. Deliver me and I will be free,  teach me so I can understand and help me to have total recall on your word. In Jesus Name I ask, Amen. 

August 30, 2020
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen!!

August 30, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Bless Sunday 

August 30, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

August 30, 2020
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

August 30, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, amen

August 30, 2020
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Excellent word today Pastor Dion!!

 

August 30, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask Amen. 

August 31, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

August 31, 2020
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Frances Osayi
Frances Osayi

I want more of you Lord in my life

Amen. 

September 1, 2020
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Debbie Zaleski
Debbie Zaleski

Whenever I'm feeling angry or upset, I know it's because I'm out of alignment with God's plan. So, I pray until I get back on track. 

I like how you said it: God is not in our team, we're on His.

Thanks!

 

September 1, 2020