Renewing Our Spirit

Series: Fall Gospel Meeting 2025: Steadfast in ChristService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip ShumakeWhen you've failed, God offers more than forgiveness—He offers restoration. This sermon explores Psalm 51 to show how to find renewed strength and a steadfast spirit.Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/09/29/renewing-our-spirit-transcript.Key TakeawaysGod’s goal isn't just to repair us after we sin, but to restore us to be even better and more like Christ. True renewal begins by depending on God's character—His hesed (steadfast love)—not our own worthiness.A steadfast spirit is firm against both external temptations and our own internal weaknesses.We need a spiritual "wake-up call" to look for God's evidence, have important conversations, and start overcoming bad habits now.