The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
March 6/7, 2021
What is my best advice for a sad sinner?
Romans 6:1-2 NIV
Romans 7:24-25 NIV
Genesis 4:1-7 NIV
Main Point #1
God's advice for a sinful situation...
Dwelled on personal responsibility.
Subpoint:
Cain's awkward situation couldn't be blamed on someone else.
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
John 21:20-22 NIV
Question:
When was the last time I encouraged ownership?
Proverbs 27:6 NIV
Question:
Am I making excuses for my sin?
Main Point #2
God's advice for a sinful situation...
Pointed toward "it could get worse."
Subpoint:
God loves Cain enough to challenge his direction.
Thought:
Sin will take you farther than you want to go.
Sin will slowly but wholly take control.
Sin will leave you longer than you want to stay.
Sin will cost you far more that you want to pay.
John 10:10 NIV
Question:
Am I flirting with a future that I don't want to experience?