The God of the Second Chance

Pastor David Reagan
Antioch Baptist Church
07/13/2003

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Scripture References:

• Matthew 18:21-22

Sermon Notes:

1. The Man Who Failed (Moses)
   1. His Preparation (Acts 7:22)
   2. His Conviction (Hebrews 11:24-27))
   3. His Miscalculation (Acts 7:23-25; Exodus 2:11-12)
   4. His Rejection (Acts 7:26-29; Exodus 2:13-15)
   5. His Return to the Work (Acts 7:30-36)
2. The Man Who Fell In Sin (David)
   1. His Promise (2 Samuel 7:16)
   2. His Preservation (2 Samuel 8:6, 14)
   3. His Sin (2 Samuel 11:2-4)
   4. His Discovery (2 Samuel 12:7-9)
   5. His Judgment (2 Samuel 12:10-14)
   6. His Repentance (Psalm 51:1-12)
   7. His Restoration (Psalm 51:13-19)
      
      
3. The Man Who Quit (John Mark)
   1. His Opportunity (Acts 12:25; 13:5)
   2. His Departure (Acts 13:13)
   3. His Reputation (Acts 15:36-41)
   4. His Return To Favor (2 Timothy 4:11)
      
      
4. The Man Who Ran From God (Jonah)
   1. His Calling (Jonah 1:1-2)
   2. His Fleeing (Jonah 1:3-5)
   3. His Affliction (Jonah 1:15-17; 2:1, 9)
   4. His Return to Service (Jonah 2:10; 3:1-4; Matthew 12:39-41)
      
      

Conclusion: Moses delivered Israel from Egypt, Mark wrote the second gospel account, and Jonah saw the city of Nineveh repent. These great events in history took place because God gives second chances. What are you going to do with God’s second chance?