Tag Archives: Confession

Godly Grief or Worldly Grief

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death (2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB) The church in Corinth had fallen into sin. Paul offered a pastoral rebuke of them through his “severe letter” … Continue reading

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The Only Remedy

Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. (Psalm 80:3; repeated in vv. 7 & 19 ESV) Thank you, Lord, for Asaph’s psalms. After an opening request: Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel … Show … Continue reading

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Conviction and Confession

For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin. (Psalm 38:18 NASB) David, the young shepherd who became the King of Israel and a man after God’s own heart, found himself sick in his sin. He knew … Continue reading

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God’s Revelation Brings Conviction of the Heart

Sunday EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Confession of Conviction,” June 25, 2017 Sermon text: Psalm 19:12-14 Sermon outline: 1. The Prayer of Confession, 12-13. 2. The Appeal of Conviction, 14.

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Jesus Marveled at His Faith

Sunday MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon A Portrait of faith: “The Faith of a Centurion,” March20, 2016, Palm Sunday. Sermon text: Luke 7:1-10 Outline: The compassion of faith, the conviction of faith, the confession of faith, Jesus commends … Continue reading

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