Psalm 51
Confessional Courage
16/11/14 20:04
Understand our confession isn't making amends with other men, it's making amends with God
Because confession heals, we must find courage to confess...
1. Courage to confess to God (1-4)
• we need to look in the mirror and see we are the reason for our actions, not the pressures of life or our families
• confession is our way to acknowledge that God is right rather than us
2. Courage to confess my sin (5-8)
• others aren't to blame, we need to own the blame
3. Courage to confess my hope (9-19)
• to create a clean and pure heart after our sin; a hope for restoration
How can we lead someone to Jesus' salvation when we aren't enjoying it ourself? We are not able to continue in our ministry if we are consumed by guilt and shame.
What do you need to confess?
Confess to a gracious God!
Confess our own sin!
Confess with a great hope! Read More...
Because confession heals, we must find courage to confess...
1. Courage to confess to God (1-4)
• we need to look in the mirror and see we are the reason for our actions, not the pressures of life or our families
• confession is our way to acknowledge that God is right rather than us
2. Courage to confess my sin (5-8)
• others aren't to blame, we need to own the blame
3. Courage to confess my hope (9-19)
• to create a clean and pure heart after our sin; a hope for restoration
How can we lead someone to Jesus' salvation when we aren't enjoying it ourself? We are not able to continue in our ministry if we are consumed by guilt and shame.
What do you need to confess?
Confess to a gracious God!
Confess our own sin!
Confess with a great hope! Read More...