Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. — 2 Corinthians 7:10 Most people think that the words guilt and shame mean the same thing. But in fact, they are very different, and they bring different outcomes in our lives. Guilt is what Paul called “godly…
Bringing Others to Faith: First-century Principles for Reaching the Twenty-first Century
Editor’s Note: Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, Volume 4 features sermons, articles, and sermon starters by Dr. Greg Thornbury, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Dr. Thomas White, Dr. Jason Allen, Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor Greg Laurie, Dr. Mac Brunson, Pastor Jim Cymbala, Dr. Robert Sloan, Dr. Albert Mohler, Dr. Russell Moore, Dr. Jason Duesing, Dr. Jamie Rasmussen, and Dr.…
Repentance = I Quit
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. – 2 Corinthians 7:10 Thought for the Day: Jesus didn’t die so we’d be sorry. He died and then was resurrected so we’d be changed. – Steven Furtick My heart is stirred this morning to say it’s time…
What Is Sin?
While it has become politically incorrect to talk about sin, the Scriptures make it crystal clear that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But what is sin from a biblical perspective? First, sin is not just murder, rape, or robbery. Sin is failing to do the things we should…
A Healthy Regret
There is an old story about the time Emperor Frederick the Great visited Potsdam Prison. He spoke with the prisoners, and each man claimed to be innocent, a victim of the system. One man, however, sat silently in the corner. The ruler asked him, “And you, sir, who do you blame for your sentence?” His…