Podcasts about contrite

This is repentance season—and before God pours out revival through the church, He is calling the church to return to Him.Maybe you are hungry for God to move, but you cannot understand why breakthrough seems delayed. Maybe you want to see an outpouring of the Holy Spirit—not only on a large scale, but in your own life and family. Maybe you know you have drifted, but you do not know what returning to God really looks like.Or perhaps when you hear the word repentance, you immediately think of condemnation. You think repentance is only saying, “I am sorry,” or enduring God beating down His people.But repentance is not God beating down His people. Repentance is the doorway back into fellowship, freedom, restoration, renewing, refining, and revival.By the end of this post, I want you to understand four things:* First, why repentance must begin with the house of God.* Second, what true biblical repentance actually means.* Third, what a lifestyle of repentance opens in your life, your family, and the church.* Fourth, how to return to your first love and do the first works again.And I need you to stay with me, because I am also going to share a Word from the Lord that I believe is for this moment.REPENTANCE BEGINS WITH THE HOUSE OF GODThis is a moment when the Lord is calling people back!He is calling us back to Himself. The Lord is calling the hurting, the weary, the broken, the battered, and the bruised. He is calling those who have wandered away and become lost again in their sins.Jesus is seeking to save that which was lost. With great compassion, He is calling those who have strayed to RETURN to the Lord.But it is an hour for the church first to return and come to repentance.I cannot get away from this thought from the Lord: it is REPENTANCE SEASON.* For the church, it is time to come home.* For the church, it is time to repent.* For the church, it is time to get our hearts back in line with our God.He longs to pour out among His people great power, overwhelming victory, and the goodness of His name. But it all begins with us humbling ourselves and returning to a place of repentance.And to those whose first thought is, “What do I need to repent of?”—you are the very ones He is speaking to!When we, in any way—whether in large ways or small ways—TURN AWAY and depart from the paths of righteousness, there is a great need to return.Listen to what Scripture declares:1 Peter 4:17–18 NKJV-For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? [18] Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”We have to understand that our repentance affects more than us alone. Our repentance is a witness of hope to the world. It declares that God saves, God restores, God renews, God replenishes, and God refines.Our repentance speaks hope to people who lost their hope long ago and laid it aside. It tells the world that the Lord is a God of great mercy and grace, who forgives and redeems people from iniquity and from the places where they have wandered and strayed.In fact, if we are going to experience the outpouring of God, WE MUST REPENT.Whether your desire is to experience an outpouring from the Holy Spirit on a large scale, or simply to see Him move in your own family, it all starts with repentance.#1: repentance must begin with the house of God because God intends for His people to become a living testimony of His saving, restoring, renewing, replenishing, and refining grace.REPENTANCE MUST BECOME OUR LIFESTYLE.It must become the WAY we live every day. We must begin to care more about what the Lord thinks of us than what the world wants from us.Psalm 51:16–17 NKJV-For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. [17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart- These, O God, You will not despise.The Hebrew word for “sacrifice” is זֶבַח—zevach—which refers to offerings made to God.“Broken” in Hebrew is שָׁבוּר—shavur—implying something shattered or crushed and symbolizing deep humility.“Contrite” is נִדְכֶּה—nidkeh—meaning crushed or deeply penitent and emphasizing a heartfelt sorrow for sin.Each of these words foreshadows what Jesus would provide for us on the cross. These are expressions that Jesus is the ultimate and only sacrifice for sins that can ever save. When we place our faith in Jesus, He becomes FOR US the ultimate sacrifice on a personal level, allowing us acceptance with the Father.The sacrifices the Lord desires are a heart shattered and crushed in deep humility, along with a spirit crushed to the point of deep sorrow for sin. These things are the basis for true repentance, and without repentance we will not be born again.* To say that we have no need for repentance or for a lifestyle of deep repentance...* To say that we no longer need to search our hearts for sin and wrongdoing...* To say or think that we are so good that we do not need the Lord to cleanse us daily...* Is to accept and come into union with a religious spirit and a self-righteous spirit that stands obstinate against the Lord.For the church to become the bride of Christ He is returning for will require EACH OF US to search our hearts and ask the HOLY SPIRIT to search our hearts.I SAY AGAIN WHAT I'M HEARING FROM THE LORD: THIS IS REPENTANCE SEASON.WORD FROM THE LORD — This is the season, says the Lord, for my people to humble themselves and return to me, the living God, and see if I will not pour out my Spirit, blessing, and power upon you and among you. For I long to move in my people and pour out my Spirit. I long to send you FREEDOM that comes to those who submit to my hand, but you must SUBMIT. With conviction from my Holy Spirit, you must repent and come back to me in ALL your ways and stop turning to the right hand and to the left. You must allow me to lead and guide your steps and stop pursuing your own pleasure; instead, seek my face and the pleasure of my ways. For soon I come, says the Lord. I am returning for a people who have made themselves pure and clean in my eyes—those who have not given themselves over to their own ways and pleasures. I am returning for those who find their pleasure and their purpose in serving me and opening their hearts to the goodness of my name and the power of my Spirit.RETURN TO THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEARTFriends, it is repentance season!Joel 2:12–17 NKJV-“Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” [13] So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. [14] Who knows if He will turn and relent, And leave a blessing behind Him- A grain offering and a drink offering For the LORD your God? [15] Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; [16] Gather the people, Sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and nursing babes; Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, And the bride from her dressing room. [17] Let the priests, who minister to the LORD, Weep between the porch and the altar; Let them say, “Spare Your people, O LORD, And do not give Your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?'”* Where is our fasting?* Where is our weeping over our sins?* Where is the mourning heart that grieves for the wrong it has done?* Where are those who rend their hearts?* Where is our consecration and separation unto the Lord?Even in my own self, I search and ask the Lord, “Have I done what I am supposed to do? Have I declared all the Word of God? Have I cried out enough, ‘Spare Your people'?”I feel deeply that this is the word for the moment.Suddenly, the Lord is returning.Also, suddenly the Lord is coming back to His temple.Suddenly, He will come in to those who have prepared their hearts.Suddenly, He will say, “The time is now and the time has come.”We do not want to be unprepared and miss the move of God!We do not want to be unrepentant, with obstinate hearts full of our own ways, and be left behind.The people of God are the first fruits of the Kingdom. God is looking for hearts that want HIM MORE THAN ANYTHING!The deepest reason we repent is because we understand that He is the treasure. We develop a longing for Him over everything else, and we want NOTHING that hinders our relationship with Jesus.It is time for the people of God to stop trying to see just how much of our own pleasure He will allow, and instead pursue just how much of HIS pleasure we can receive.WHAT TRUE REPENTANCE MEANSLet me be clear about what repentance means.* REPENTANCE IS NOT ONLY SAYING, “I AM SORRY.”* REPENTANCE IS WHEN WE LITERALLY CHANGE OUR MIND AND ALIGN WITH GOD'S MIND, AND WE WALK IN A NEW DIRECTION BY OUR CHOICE AND FAITH.* REPENTANCE IS A CHANGE OF MIND THAT LEADS TO A CHANGE OF HEART, THAT CREATES A CHANGE OF ACTION.* God grants repentance.* Repentance always leads us to confession of sin.* Confession of sin leads to forgiveness of sin.* WE must confess AND forsake our sins.#2: true repentance is not merely an emotional apology. It is a God-granted change of mind that changes the heart, changes our actions, leads to confession, and causes us to confess and forsake our sins.WHAT REPENTANCE OPENSRepentance is not GOD BEATING DOWN HIS PEOPLE.Repentance is not just SOMETHING TO BE ENDURED.It is time for the church to understand that a lifestyle of repentance OPENS THE DOOR for the Lord to move in our lives!Repentance brings revival, restoration, renewing, and refining!Look at the results of repentance:Joel 2:18–29 NKJV-Then the LORD will be zealous for His land, And pity His people. [19] The LORD will answer and say to His people, “Behold, I will send you grain and new wine and oil, And you will be satisfied by them; I will no longer make you a reproach among the nations. [20] “But I will remove far from you the northern army, And will drive him away into a barren and desolate land, With his face toward the eastern sea And his back toward the western sea; His stench will come up, And his foul odor will rise, Because he has done monstrous things.” [21] Fear not, O land; Be glad and rejoice, For the LORD has done marvelous things! [22] Do not be afraid, you beasts of the field; For the open pastures are springing up, And the tree bears its fruit; The fig tree and the vine yield their strength. [23] Be glad then, you children of Zion, And rejoice in the LORD your God; For He has given you the former rain faithfully, And He will cause the rain to come down for you- The former rain, And the latter rain in the first month. [24] The threshing floors shall be full of wheat, And the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. [25] “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. [26] You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame. [27] Then you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: I am the LORD your God And there is no other. My people shall never be put to shame. [28] “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. [29] And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.Do you see what repentance opens?* The Lord becomes zealous for His land and pities His people.* He sends grain, new wine, and oil.* He brings satisfaction and removes reproach.* He drives the enemy away.* He causes the land to spring up and bear fruit.* He sends the former rain and the latter rain.* He fills the threshing floors and causes the vats to overflow.* He restores the years the locust has eaten.* He removes shame and makes His presence known.* And afterward, He pours out His Spirit on all flesh.#3: a lifestyle of repentance opens the door to the Lord's pity, provision, victory, fruitfulness, restoration, presence, and outpouring. Repentance brings revival, restoration, renewing, and refining.RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVEThis is the season for the bride of Christ to RETURN and REPENT, and do the first works again!Revelation 2:4–5 NKJV-Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. [5] Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent.Here is how we return:* Remember where you were before you drifted.* Repent of every way you have turned from the Lord.* Return to Jesus as your treasure and first love.* Do the first works again—seek Him, obey Him, consecrate yourself, and walk in His ways.* Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart.* Confess and forsake what He reveals.* Stop pursuing your own pleasure and seek His face and the pleasure of His ways.#4: we return to our first love by remembering, repenting, returning, and doing the first works again.Friend, this is not a message for somebody else. This is a moment for every one of us to put our own heart before the Lord.Ask Him right now: “Holy Spirit, search my heart. Show me where I have turned away. Show me what I need to confess and forsake. Bring me back to my first love, and help me do the first works again.”God is not calling you back so He can beat you down. He is calling you back because He loves you. He longs to send freedom to those who submit to His hand. He longs to restore, renew, refine, and pour out His Spirit. But we must humble ourselves, repent, and return to Him with all our hearts.The Lord is calling the hurting, the weary, the broken, the battered, the bruised, and the wandering. It is time to come home.It is time for the church to repent.It is time to get our hearts back in line with our God.THIS IS REPENTANCE SEASON.If the Lord is speaking to your heart through this word, write “I am returning” in the comments. Let that be your declaration: “I am returning to my first love. I am opening my heart to the Holy Spirit. I am choosing a lifestyle of repentance.”And if you know someone who is hurting, weary, broken, or has wandered away from the Lord, share this video with them. Do not send it in condemnation—send it with compassion. Let them know that Jesus is still calling them home.If you want to keep growing in strong faith, prayer, revival, repentance, and obedience to the voice of God, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications. We are going to keep seeking the Lord together, standing for His Word, and preparing our hearts for everything He wants to do.Subscribe to the PodcastI am praying for you. Return to the Lord with all your heart. He is gracious. He is merciful. And He is calling His people home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.strongfaith.co

6th September am - (Psalms - Ancient Songs, Living Hope - Psalm 51 - "A broken and contrite heart")

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Psalm 32 Tanner Callison August 9th, 2026

We close Renew in Me where David ends Psalm 51, not with a triumphant performance, but with a broken and contrite heart laid open before God. This week we discover why humility is the only sacrifice God never refuses, why David's repentance doesn't stop at his own soul but expands to pray for an entire city, and what it looks like when personal renewal becomes communal revival. Support the show

Christians should draw near to God. That is an obvious truth. But what does that mean and how do we do that? In our text today, James is going give us some concrete actions to take to draw near to the Lord.

[Psalms 51] Biblical repentance leads to godly joy

In Psalm 51, we hear David powerfully articulating the gospel through a broken, contrite heart to a steadfastly loving, abundantly merciful God. It is our prayer that as we go through David's penitential lament for his grievous sins, you will see how God's Steadfast Love Creates a Broken, Contrite Heart to Worship Him.

Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Chloë Elmore, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. Bring your broken heart to God. Meditate on Psalm 51:17. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Psalm 51 - James Choi

Psalm 51 - James Choi

In Acts 2, most people focus on the miracle of languages and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But there is another miracle in this chapter that is often missed: when Peter confronts the crowd with their guilt in the death of Messiah, they do not deny it—they ask, “What shall we do?” This message explores the power of conviction, repentance, and a contrite heart, and why humility before God is essential for entering His kingdom through Yeshua the Messiah. A sober and encouraging reflection on sin, repentance, grace, and the mercy of God.Acts 2, overlooked miracle, contrite heart, repentance, Peter sermon, Holy Spirit, Yeshua, Messiah, Son of God, Christian teaching, Bible message, gospel preaching, conviction of sin, humility before God, kingdom of God, forgiveness, resurrection, salvation, Yahweh, Shalom

Sermon by Leonard Sankey A Broken and Contrite Heart Pilgrim Nazarene Camp in Dickson, TN 2012 www.ihconvention.com

Following Job's sufferings, mourning, arguments with his friends, and God's own speech to him, Job makes his final response in Job 42. But the Hebrew of Job 42:6 has been hotly contested in scholarship, with its interpretation bearing significant implications for how this afflicted God-fearer has emerged from his long-awaited encounter with God. Dr. Ellie Paley has taught courses at Duke Divinity School and Jerusalem University College, and is transitioning to a postdoctoral position at Bar-Ilan University near Tel Aviv. Her doctoral research on Divine-Human Dialogue and Resolution in the Book of Job is forthcoming with Brill.    Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4vrZZaV  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/480BQ1j 

4th Step – On Obedience The Ladder of Divine Ascent was written primarily for monks. However, the words of Saint John Climacus at the beginning of the first chapter indicate that his intention is to address every person who longs for salvation. He says: “The gates of eternal life are open to all. The goal of our life is to follow Christ and to become like Him in His divine love.” The reflections offered here are intended as preparation for formation meetings. They focus on the teaching of Saint John Climacus about the stages of spiritual ascent, which we find in his famous work, The Ladder.  

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: https://family-bible-church.org/2026Messages/26Mar22.pdf * In the conclusion of our study of the book of Hebrews, we saw the importance and call for the body of Christ to pray for one another. * As we enter our spring week of prayer and fasting, it is good to remind ourselves that we consider these weeks to be times when we are seeking true revival, or strengthening, in our individuals walks with God, and our collective service to Him. * The term "revival" refers to bringing something "back to life." There is the assumption that there was "life" previously. * Today, we will look at the importance of Contrition in your relation with God. Biblical Contrition is ... A humble and penitent attitude which comes as a result of being "broken" (pridefully) by your moral failure, or comprehension of your finiteness, in contrast to the holiness and eternality of God; knowing that He is your ultimate judge. * We will begin by reading five different Biblical illustrations: 2 Kings 22:8-20 (re: Josiah), Isaiah 6:1-8 (re: Isaiah), Daniel 9:1-19 (re: Daniel), and Luke 18:9-14 (re: the Tax Collector). Lord willing, we will then consider the consistent pattern that we see through these illustrations as we see them lived out in the life and prayer of David. * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on March 22, 2026 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Most of us carry hidden wounds—brokenness and contrition that can feel impossible to heal. But what if the key to true restoration lies in embracing our brokenness instead of hiding it? Jay Love uncovers a transformative perspective rooted in Psalm 51, showing how surrendering our shattered hearts can unlock God's deepest pleasure and healing. It is through our brokenness that God's love truly shines. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and let His Spirit uplift and empower you—because when you come to Him broken and contrite, you open the door to a divine exchange where He loves you forever, just as you are.#BrokenAndContrite#Psalm51#FaithJourney#SpiritualGrowth#DivineRestoration#EmbraceVulnerability#StrengthInWeakness#HeartfeltSurrender#HealingThroughFaith#SpiritualRenewal

Pastor Michelle OetkenBroken and... | Luke 23:39-43Faith talk questions: When in your life have you felt remorse?Date: 03/15/2026 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Teaching from the Word of God.

This message was preached at the monthly Bishop's & Pastor's Fellowship of Council of Karnataka Bishop's & Pastor's held at Agape Cathedral on 29th January, 2026.Sermon Title: Vessels of Honour: Ministry from a Broken and a Contrite Heart மண்பாண்டமான பாத்திரங்கள்: நொறுங்குண்ட இருதயத்தில் இருந்து எழும்புகிற ஊழிய பணி

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering the questions, “If a believer is not convicted of sin, should he question his salvation?” and “How do we know we are doing enough for God?” A couple of good questions and a great discussion on this episode. Please listen

...a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17

What's God doing about our broken world? Hear God's words of comfort and hope as Pastor Jason Kwek preaches from Isaiah 64:8-66:6.

How do Christians respond to God's fatherly indignation against our sin? The prophet Micah teaches us: Respond with brokenhearted boldness, with contrite courage.

[11/2/2025] "A Contrite Heart" is the eighth sermon in our sermon series titled "Developing a Heart of God." It was preached by Pastor James Walsh at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on November 2, 2025.

Contrite, honest confession and forsaking of sin is met with the bountiful, blessed grace of God, bringing His peace.

A Life Pleasing to God - Broken Spirit & Contrite Heart - Zane Zybach by The Church of Christ Wheeler Area

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Send us a textIn this short episode, Kenny shares some thoughts from our stake conference. Our visiting area Seventy, Elder James N. Robinson, shared some profound insights with us during the Sunday morning session.  Many walked away from that meeting with a whole new understanding of what it means when the scriptures tell us that God requires "a broken heart..." as an offering from us to Him. I hope Elder Robinson's insight is as meaningful for you as it was for me!  -KennySupport the Show!Become a "PATRON SAINT"! 

Mercy for Contrite Sinners - Ken Rucker - 8-24-2025 by NewBranch

Psalm 51

In this sermon, Karl Ihfe addresses sin as the most destructive force humanity has ever faced, using David's moral failure with Bathsheba as a powerful case study. Ihfe identifies four crucial crossroads in David's journey: the spiritual drift that led him to remain in Jerusalem "at the time when Kings go off to war" (2 Samuel 11:1), his decision to ignore spiritual warning lights when informed Bathsheba was married, his refusal to repent when consequences began appearing, and finally facing God's judgment through Nathan the prophet. The sermon emphasizes how sin spreads like a disease when left unchecked, leading David from adultery to murder and deception. Yet when confronted with the powerful words "You are the man," David's heart softened and he confessed, "I have sinned against the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:13). Ihfe concludes by reminding the congregation that while sin has consequences, God's grace offers hope for transformation—embodying the church's motto that "everybody is welcome, nobody is perfect, but anything is possible" through Christ.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 13, 2025 is: contrite • kun-TRYTE • adjective Contrite is a formal adjective used to describe someone who feels regret for their bad behavior, or something, such as an apology, that shows such regret. // Although the mayor appeared contrite about the most recent scandal plaguing city hall, many constituents remained unpersuaded. See the entry > Examples: “At the restaurant, late into the meal, ‘Honey, Honey,' from the ‘Mamma Mia' soundtrack began to play, with [Amanda] Seyfried's 22-year-old voice issuing through the restaurant's speakers. The waitress came over, contrite. The song was just part of the usual play list. ‘Listen, I love having a stake in pop culture,' Seyfried reassured her. ‘It's really nice.'” — Alexis Soloski, The New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025 Did you know? Props to Elton John: sorry really does seem to be the hardest word. But saying it (in something other than a nonapology, of course) is an important part of being contrite—that is, feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for one's bad behavior. Contrite traces back to the Latin verb conterere, meaning “to pound to pieces,” “to crush, “to wear out or down,” or “to exhaust mentally or physically.” In Medieval Latin—the Latin used in Medieval times especially for religious or literary purposes—conterere came to mean “to crush in spirit with a sense of one's sin,” or “to render contrite.” Anglo-French speakers borrowed a form of the verb conterere and made it the adjective contrit, which was in turn adopted into English in the 1300s.

Wednesday Night Worship Service - July 9th, 2025 Student Pastor Jordon Frye A Broken And Contrite Heart Psalms 51

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Oceans United in Vero Beach, Pastor Alex Pappas ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire

5.7.25 - Contrite Heart - Lorenzo Romero III by JLRV | Jesucristo La Roca Viva

Everyone asks at some time, if God created everything who created God? These are fundamental questions that often get asked by children when they are young. Dr. Ross explains using the space time continuum to demonstrate that God, the triune Creator, must transcend the created universe.

• Pastor Karyn's message for Wed., Apr. 2 2025• Psalm 51 (a broken and contrite heart)• Narrative Lectionary: Year 3• From First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI• Support this ministry at 1stlu.org/give• Join us for worship! 1stlu.org/worship

The Path Forward – The Podcast! In this episode, we explore what it truly means to have a contrite heart. We dive into the power of confession, the freedom that comes with acknowledging sin, and how embracing humility opens the door to deeper grace and restoration. 

Psalm 51 powerfully presents an invitation for us to repent of our sins and humble our hearts, encouraging us to return to the Lord. (Lectionary #221) March 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

God can turn our ashes to beauty and our mourning into joy when we seek Him with a broken and contrite heart. Our prayers can be instrumental in God's work of rebuilding what has been destroyed. Join America Pray Now Director, Hanna Alway, as she explores the need for an encounter with God's Holiness and the power of tearful, earnest prayers that can bring down the Power of God.

Get Bible Study Basics, a collection of 8 complete teaching series from R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount. You'll also receive a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, Ligonier Ministries' Bible study magazine: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3812/bible-study-basics Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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God will draw near to those with a broken, contrite heart.