The Village Church - Sermons Abide
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Aug 10, 2025 Discover the powerful theme of true repentance as an invitation to embrace God's love and avoid self-righteousness. Reflect on life's struggles through the metaphor of hiking the Inca Trail, emphasizing resilience and the connection to Christ for meaningful growth. Explore the importance of seeking divine support in overcoming anxiety and stress, and learn from the tragic lessons of the Titanic about spiritual urgency and preparedness. Finally, delve into the transformative power of the gospel and the healing found in a deeper relationship with God.
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Repentance Defined As Turning
- Repentance means turning from sin and idolatry and turning to God by faith.
- This turning is the central, repeated act the Bible calls believers to perform.
Hiking Machu Picchu After Cancer
- After cancer, Matt Chandler hiked the Inca Trail to test his strength and recovery.
- The trek's false summits illustrated life's hard climbs and the need to ask for help.
Produce Fruit, Not Moral Show
- Do produce fruit that flows from genuine repentance rather than moral performance.
- Abide in Christ so Spirit-born character shows outwardly and endures.
