Mill Creek Church

The sermon explores the transformative power of repentance and the ongoing process of spiritual renewal in the life of a believer, drawing heavily from Ephesians 4 and John Calvin's definition of repentance. It emphasizes that true repentance involves both mortification – putting to death the deeds of the flesh – and vivification, the strengthening and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, which leads to a renewed mind and the production of spiritual fruit. The message underscores that sin originates in the mind and progresses outward, while righteousness and holiness also begin in the mind, guided by the Holy Spirit, ultimately leading to a life characterized by love, joy, and other fruits of the Spirit, all pointing to a complete reliance on God's grace.