-
Browse by Books of the Bible
- Old Testament
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
- 1 Kings
- 2 Kings
- 1 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
- Job
-
Psalm
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- 89
- 90
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 94
- 95
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- 104
- 105
- 106
- 107
- 108
- 109
- 110
- 111
- 112
- 113
- 114
- 115
- 116
- 117
- 118
- 119
- 120
- 121
- 122
- 123
- 124
- 125
- 126
- 127
- 128
- 129
- 130
- 131
- 132
- 133
- 134
- 135
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- 140
- 141
- 142
- 143
- 144
- 145
- 146
- 147
- 148
- 149
- 150
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Solomon
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
- New Testament
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
- Acts
- Romans
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
- Philemon
- Hebrews
- James
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
- Jude
- Revelation
- Browse by Topics
-
Browse by Series
Daily Devotions
A systematic reading of the Scriptures, portioned to complement your daily time spent with God.Pastoral Letters
- Meditation
A weekly pastoral column that complements the pulpit messages and bimonthly theme. - Grace Works
A weekly pastoral letter to minister to young adults, inspired by the grace of God. - Youth Walk
A weekly pastoral letter written to encourage young people in their daily walk with God. - Parenting by the Book
A series from the Book of Proverbs that teaches us how to bring up children and build good Christian homes. Study Notes
- Morning Worship Messages
Message notes from every Sunday’s Morning Worship with a common bimonthly theme. - Evening-Bilingual Worship Messages
Message notes from every Sunday’s Evening-Bilingual Worship with a common bimonthly theme. - Prayer Meeting Notes
Notes from our weekly Monday Prayer Meetings - Bible Study Notes
Notes from our weekly Tuesday Bible Study - Senior Sunday School 4 Notes
Notes from Pastor Charles’ Sunday School class - Combined Sunday School Notes
Message notes from Combined Sunday School focusing on the Life and Teachings of Christ Jesus - Young Adults’ Group Messages
Message notes from our weekly Young Adults’ Group meetings. - Young People’s Group Messages
Message notes from our weekly Young People’s Group meetings. - Family Camp Messages
Message notes from our annual family camps where different themes are explored every year. - Spiritual & YAG Retreat Messages
Message notes from our biannual Spiritual & YAG Retreats that serve to instruct, correct and regenerate. - Youth Conference Messages
Message notes from our annual youth conferences where young people learn the relevance of faith. - Intermediate Sunday School
Message notes from the Intermediate Sunday School
2nd Retreat: The Great Makeover Session 7
2 November 2005
YAG RETREAT II
Session #7
Wednesday, 2 November 2005
Evening Session
Theme: The Great Makeover
CONVICTION STRONG AND POWERFUL
KEY TEXTS
A. VITAL PENITENTIAL PRAYERS
1. Sins of Youth Psalm 25
2. Confession of Sin Psalm 32
3. A New Spirit Psalm 51
B. A NECESSARY SET OF GUIDELINES
1. Diligence 2 Corinthians 7:11
2. Clearing of yourself 2 Corinthians 7:11
3. Indignation 2 Corinthians 7:11
4. Fear 2 Corinthians 7:11
5. Vehement desire 2 Corinthians 7:11
6. Zeal 2 Corinthians 7:11
7. Vindication 2 Corinthians 7:11
INTRODUCTION
WHY ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE FAIL SO MISERABLY
1. When we ignore the need to change
2. When we make superficial attempts to change
3. “Sorrow of the world produces death” 2 Corinthians 7:10
4. When we just not ready or willing to deal seriously with the areas that need change
SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE (A Study of Psalm 51)
1. Dealing with sin firmly
a) Recognise its deadliness
b) Record the aftermath of sin
i) People are hurt
ii) The soul is estranged from God
iii) Deep and intense personal suffering
2. Confession of sin
a) No glossing over sins
b) Full confession
c) Shedding of bitter tears
3. Desire for Distinct and Permanent changes
a) A clean heart
b) A steadfast spirit
c) A broken spirit
d) A contrite heart
4. Definite Changes
a) The old is no more
Old things have passed away
2 Corinthians 5:17a
b) Changes in every aspect of life
Behold, all things have become new
2 Corinthians 5:17b
c) Changes will take place internally and externally 2 Corinthians 7:11
d) Changes will take place slowly
e) Changes will take time
f) Changes have to be monitored
g) Changes have to be understood
h) Changes lead to a new plane of thought, feelings, lifestyle
RETREAT CHALLENGES
1. Conviction of the need to change will be impressed upon us by the Spirit of God Himself (John 16:8)
2. Confession from the depths of the heart must take place
3. Changes will take place slowly but steadily
4. Only then will a new person emerge… 1 John 3:2-3