Chapel Valley Church

In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Jeremiah Genin teaches that repentance is not punishment—it’s a gift that draws us closer to Jesus. Too often, believers misunderstand repentance as guilt or shame, but in truth, it’s an invitation into freedom, restoration, and intimacy with God. Using passages from Isaiah 1 and Mark 1, Pastor Jeremiah unpacks how true repentance goes beyond words—it’s a turning of the heart, a change at the deepest level of who we are. When we humble ourselves before God, we encounter His forgiveness, His cleansing power, and His joy. This sermon invites you to stop carrying shame and instead experience the refreshing that comes when we turn fully to Jesus. If you’re searching for a Spirit-filled church in Madison, WI, that values prayer, God’s presence, and life transformation through the Word, you’re invited to join Dwelling House Church—a community becoming a house of prayer, a house of His presence, and a house for people. This sermon answers: 1. What does genuine rep