Outline for a sermon preached on July 23, 2017, entitled “Repent.”

INTRODUCTION

  1. TEXT: Acts 3:19-20.
  2. We should be a celebratory people!
  3. Church is like a circus.
  4. Repentance is the serious work of a celebrating Christian!
  5. Revivals are temporary moments when God invades the mundane.
  6. We will all need CPR sometime.

OUTLINE

  1. The Elements of repentance.
    1. Repentance involves turning.
      1. Repentance is a turning from and toward.
    2. Repentance involves understanding the nature of God.
    3. Repentance involves understanding the nature of sin.
  2. An example of repentance (Psalm 51).
    1. Repentance is a call for mercy (Psalm 51:1).
    2. Repentance is a call for cleansing (Psalm 51:2).
    3. Repentance is a call of confession (Psalm 51:3).
      1. People who blame never repent.
    4. Repentance is the call of conviction (Psalm 51:3-5).
      1. Pain is a good thing.
    5. Repentance is the call for a deep work (Psalm 51:6-8).
  3. The Effects of Repentance.
    1. Repentance is a positive in my life.
    2. Repentance is a fresh start.
  4. Call now!

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER