Sermons on Ezekiel
Real Repentance Looks Different
What is real repentance? Is it saying sorry for something that was done, but then turning around and doing it again? Apologizing for hurting someone, but then continuing to hurt them? Being sorry means that you feel regret or penitence, which leads you to consciously change your ways. God wants us to demonstrate our sincere sorry over sin, because in turn, we will see the grace and forgiveness he has shown us in Christ. And that will lead us to love…
God Seeks Your Life
If you see a sign in the road that says, “Danger! Do Not Enter!” do you enter anyways? Most people will heed the warning and go another way. It’s the same in the Christian faith. If someone lovingly says, “Warning! You’re headed for danger!” we need to listen to them. God sends people into our lives who genuinely love us and want what’s best for us. And when we are sinning, it is their job to lovingly turn us around and…
The Blame Game
Imagine if someone gave you a lemon slice and asked you to bite it or suck on it. You know exactly how that’s going to taste like. Your eyes squint and your face clenches up just thinking about it, right? It leaves a bitter and sour taste in your mouth. This Sunday, the prophet Ezekiel quotes an old Israelite proverb, “The parents eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge,” in our Old Testament lesson. Join us…