Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Text: Matthew 3:1-2; Matthew 4:17; 2 Peter 3:9

Scripture Reading: Psalm 138:1-2 “I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.” (NLT)

Repentance: Turning away from sin and turning towards God.

#1— 2 Corinthians 7:10—There is no salvation without repentance.

#2— John 16:8, 13—God has given us His Holy Spirit to help us repent.

#3—2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:25—As we repent, God makes us new and we can keep in step with the Holy Spirit.

#4—Isaiah 43:18-19—Not does repentance lead us away from our sinful past, but it leads us into the new ways of God for our lives.

#5—Psalm 139:23-24—Repentance us keeps our lives “clean” from sin and the clutter of this world.

#6—Luke 15:18-20—Repentance restores and brings joy.