The Village Church - Sermons

Turn and Return

Aug 3, 2025
Explore a personal battle with depression and the transformative power of faith, redefined as the generous gift of repentance. Discover how true repentance leads to a deeper connection with God and challenges the negative views surrounding it. Delve into themes of covenant love, loyalty, and the sorrow of spiritual betrayal. Learn from David's struggles with sin and the teachings of Jesus about childlike trust. Finally, witness a journey from burden to redemption, highlighting the importance of community support and confronting inner conflicts for true freedom.
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INSIGHT

Repentance Means Repeated Turning

  • Repentance means turning back repeatedly to God, away from sin and idolatry.
  • It is a continuous journey, symbolizing a pilgrimage home to God’s covenant love.
INSIGHT

Godly Grief Versus Worldly Sorrow

  • Repentance is godly sorrow leading to salvation, not mere regret or worldly sorrow.
  • Feeling bad is common, but only godly grief brings true transformation and freedom.
ANECDOTE

David’s Repentance Story

  • David’s sin against Bathsheba and Uriah illustrates how sin is first against God.
  • His repentance acknowledges that without sinning against God, he wouldn’t have sinned against others.
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