Preached December 29th, 2013:

7" class="scriptRef">2 Corinthians 6:17-7; I Corinthians 5:1-8; I Corinthians 15:9-11; Psalm 51:1-4; Luke 15:21

Two Kinds of Regret
1. Godly Sorrow
2. Sorrow of the World

(Put the Above on one slide)

I. Sorrow of the World Kills You
II. Godly Sorrow Produces Repentance
III. Godly Sorrow Saves You

“Friday, Oct. 19. Felt an abasing sense of my own impurity and unholiness; and felt my soul melt and mourn, that I had abused and grieved a very gracious God, who was still kind to me, notwithstanding all my unworthiness. My soul enjoyed a sweet season of bitter repentance and sorrow, that I had wronged that blessed God, who, I was persuaded, was reconciled to me in his dear Son. My soul was now tender, devout, and solemn. And I was afraid of nothing but sin; and afraid of that in every action and thought.

The four next days were manifestly spent in a most constant tenderness, watchfulness, diligence, and self-diffidence.” - David Brainerd

“Friday, Oct. 26. In the morning my soul was melted with a sense of divine goodness and mercy to such a vile unworthy worm. I delighted to lean upon God, and place my whole trust in him. My soul was exceedingly grieved for sin, and prized and longed after holiness; it wounded my heart deeply, yet sweetly, to think how I had abused a kind God. I longed to be perfectly holy, that I might not grieve a gracious God; who will continue to love, notwithstanding his love is abused! I longed for holiness more for this end, than I did for my own happiness' sake: and yet this was my greatest happiness, never more to dishonor, but always to glorify, the blessed God. Afterwards rode up to the Indians, in the afternoon, &c.” - David Brainerd