Break the Sin Cycle

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Complementary Reading: Psalm 119:25-32

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Sermon Outline

• Sin Follows A Predictable Cycle In Believers
  • Trials offer many temptations to sin
  • Only one person is responsible for your sins
  • The sin cycle: Desire Leads to Sin Leads to Death
• Break the Sin Cycle In Your Own Life
  • Fight sin at the start of the cycle
  • Embrace grace, not guilt later in the cycle
• Anticipate the Reward for Breaking the Sin Cycle
  • Breaking the cycle of sin through wisdom and godliness amidst trials brings eternal reward
  • Meditate on this as you fight to break your own sin cycle