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We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Kingdom-building movement, committed to the physical and spiritual renewal of cities and nations, and restoring hope and purpose to every person.
Pastor Dustin walks us through The Progression of Repentance — the journey David took from failure to forgiveness, and how God’s grace still meets us the same way today.
Repentance isn’t about shame — it’s about restoration. It begins when we finally see what’s been hidden, when conviction draws us back, not pushes us away.
The Four Stages of Repentance:
Realization – God opens your eyes. (2 Samuel 12:7, Psalm 32:3–4)
“Conviction isn’t God pushing you away; it’s God pulling you back.”
Remorse – Conviction breaks your heart. (2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 51:17)
“When God breaks your heart, it’s never to destroy you; it’s to rebuild you.”
Repentance – Honesty before God. (Psalm 51)
“Grace can’t cleanse what pride refuses to confess.”
Redemption – Grace rebuilds what sin has broken. (2 Samuel 12:20–25, Psalm 32:5)
“Grace doesn’t just wipe your slate clean; it writes a new story.”
Repentance isn’t just feeling sorry — it’s a decision that leads to transformation.
When God restores you, He restores your purpose, not just your peace.
Key Passages:
2 Samuel 12, Psalm 32, Psalm 51
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We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Kingdom-building movement, committed to the physical and spiritual renewal of cities and nations, and restoring hope and purpose to every person.
