Send us Fan Mail This sermon explores the theological necessity of God's judgment on Israel and the subsequent promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36. It argues that God’s primary motivation for acting is not human merit but the vindication of His own holy name, which was profaned by Israel’s idolatry and violence. The message emphasizes that true spiritual renewal requires divine intervention, specifically the removal of a stony heart and the implantation of a new heart and spirit through the Holy Spirit. This regeneration empowers believers to walk in God’s statutes, demonstrating that sanctification is the inevitable fruit of justification. Ultimately, the sermon presents the Christian life as a response to sovereign grace, where believers are called to remember their former sins not for condemnation, but to maintain humility and pursue holiness for God’s glory. Responsive Creed of Renewal (Based on Ezekiel 36, John 3, and Titus 3) Leader: Christian people, in whom do you trust? People: We trust in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Leader: What has God done for his people? People: God has loved us with an everlasting love and called us his own people. Leader: What do you believe about Jesus Christ? People: We believe that Jesus Christ is God's Son, our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins, rose from the dead, and reigns forever. Leader: What do you believe about salvation? People: We believe we are saved by God's grace, not by our own works. Leader: What has God promised to all who believe? People: He cleanses us from sin, gives us a new heart, and renews us by his Holy Spirit. Leader: What does the Holy Spirit do in the life of the believer? People: The Spirit dwells within us, leads us in God's ways, strengthens us for service, and forms us into the likeness of Christ. Leader: What is the hope of God's people? People: We look for the resurrection of the dead, the life of the world to come, and everlasting fellowship with God. Leader: This is our faith. People: This is the faith of the Church. We believe and trust in the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Bible Insights with Wayne Conrad Contact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228 email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conrad gsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9g https://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscc https://www.sermonaudio.com/gscc Spirit, Truth and Grace Ministries Phone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call back Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.