Confession

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We think of confession as something frightening, to be avoided if possible. But in David’s psalm 32, it’s more uncomfortable to keep our sins hidden. Confessing our sins to God brings a new and joyful relationship with Him. In fact, he recommends that “all the godly” confess their sins. And then he recommends that we do something else.

“Joy in Confession” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

1 John 1:8-10 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 5:13-16 (CUVS)
Psalm 32:1-11 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 32:1-11 (CUVS)

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Celebration of Discipline

June 6, 2020  ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
Video sermon series based on the book Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster

“Without the cross the Discipline of Confession would be only psychologically therapeutic. But it is so much more. It involves an objective change in our relationship with God and a subjective change in us. It is a means of healing and transforming the inner spirit.”
~Celebration of Discipline, p. 144

“If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” ~ 1 John 1:9 (NLT)

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” ~James 5:16 (NLT)

 

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