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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 · 39 min

Confess Your Sin - Noah Herrin

Noah Herrin · James 5:13-16

Noah Herrin concludes an 11-week, verse-by-verse series through James by pressing two practical marks of a mature Christian: prayer and confession. Using James 5:13-20 he urges Christians to make prayer a continual priority - in good times and bad - because “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” He teaches that confession should go beyond private prayers to God: confessing sin to trusted others brings healing and freedom. Herrin illustrates these truths with personal stories (his own coming back to faith because a roommate persisted) and practical invitations to be a praying, restorative community that brings people back to Jesus, especially ahead of Easter.

“Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Make prayer a daily priority - not only in crisis but in every season. If you struggle with a recurring sin, confess it to a trusted, committed believer for accountability and healing. Be persistent and compassionate in reaching those who’ve wandered; bring someone to church (especially Easter) and pray for opportunities to help turn them back to Jesus. Join or form small groups/regular prayer times (Way Church's WayMakers is one example) to build this discipline corporately.

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Key Scriptures

James 5:13-16Is anyone among you in trouble let them pray... Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:19-20If one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back... whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
1 Kings 18When Elijah was surrounded by enemies he prayed and the fire of God fell (illustration of answered prayer).
Exodus 14When Moses was facing an ocean he stopped and prayed and the ocean literally split (illustration of God responding to prayer).

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