Freedom from Shame

Psalm 25

--from the Endless Summer series

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025

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I. Trusting God Despite Shame

As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

Romans 10:11 (NIV84)

II. Pleading for Mercy in Light of Youthful Sin

When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

Colossians 2:13–14 (NASB95)

III. Walking in Humility Before a Holy God

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”

James 4:6 (NASB95)

IV. Living in the Fear of the Lord

How blessed is the man who fears always,

But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 28:14 (NASB95)

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Acts 9:31 (NASB95)

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NASB95)

Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:28 (NASB95)

V. Assurance in the God Who Redeems

Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1 (NASB95)

“He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

2 Corinthians 5:21