Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Pastor Loran Livingston delivers one of his strongest sermons on the forgotten doctrine of repentance. Is repentance necessary for salvation? Can someone profess Christ yet remain unchanged? What is the difference between remorse and true biblical repentance?
Walking through Matthew 3, Acts 17, 2 Corinthians 7, Hebrews 6, 2 Peter 2, Romans 6, and 2 Timothy 2, Livingston argues that modern churches have largely abandoned the biblical call to repent. Whether you agree or disagree with every conclusion, this message raises sobering questions every professing Christian should honestly examine.
Scriptures discussed: Matthew 3 • Luke 13 • Acts 17 • 2 Corinthians 7 • Hebrews 6 • 2 Peter 2 • Romans 6 • 2 Timothy 2
Original Sermon from Pastor Livingston
Service at Central Church June 14th, 2026
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction – "Repent! The Axe Is at the Root of the Tree"
00:45 John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles All Preached Repentance
02:24 What Biblical Repentance Really Means
04:15 Is Repentance a Work or a Command?
05:03 2 Corinthians 7: Godly Sorrow vs Worldly Sorrow
08:07 The Biblical Marks of Genuine Repentance
10:39 Many Church Members Have Never Truly Repented
11:16 Hebrews 6 and the Warning Against Falling Away
13:20 Enlightened but Never Truly Converted?
15:35 Rejecting Christ After Knowing the Truth
17:01 2 Peter 2: Returning to Sin Like a Dog to Vomit
22:19 Remorse Is Not Repentance
23:14 Esau, Judas, and Peter Compared
25:14 Jesus' Command: "Go and Sin No More"
26:25 Why Hard Preaching Is an Act of Love
27:30 Can Christ Truly Set Addicts Free?
30:01 Romans 6 – Freedom from the Power of Sin
33:27 The Penalty, Power, and Presence of Sin
35:35 Daily Submission and Perseverance
35:53 There Will Be a Day When Repentance Ends
36:24 Noah's Ark and the Closed Door of Salvation
38:28 Today Is the Day of Salvation
39:09 God Grants Repentance – Final Prayer for Lost Loved Ones
Pastor Loran Livingston delivers one of his strongest sermons on the forgotten doctrine of repentance. Is repentance necessary for salvation? Can someone profess Christ yet remain unchanged? What is the difference between remorse and true biblical repentance?
Walking through Matthew 3, Acts 17, 2 Corinthians 7, Hebrews 6, 2 Peter 2, Romans 6, and 2 Timothy 2, Livingston argues that modern churches have largely abandoned the biblical call to repent. Whether you agree or disagree with every conclusion, this message raises sobering questions every professing Christian should honestly examine.
Scriptures discussed: Matthew 3 • Luke 13 • Acts 17 • 2 Corinthians 7 • Hebrews 6 • 2 Peter 2 • Romans 6 • 2 Timothy 2
Original Sermon from Pastor Livingston
Service at Central Church June 14th, 2026
youtube.com/live/MlCNGP4tDhE?is=2m4AuK19Iedq4MtH
SUPPORT FIRM FOUNDATION PODCAST
Firm Foundation Patreon
patreon.com/firmfoundationshow
Support Richard’s family’s emergency need for a vehicle
givesendgo.com/moorefamilysupport
Support Richard's Missionary Work in Germany
teachbeyond.org/support/the-moores
If you would like to support Firm Foundation with Gear to improve the show, here is a wishlist
amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/1QPL9GFNQMLBU?ref_=wl_share
Check out the Firm Foundation TeePublic Store
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Please be sure to subscribe
youtube.com/@richardm23
Follow on Twitter
twitter.com/richardpmoore23
Follow on Instagram
instagram.com/richardm23
Richard's Website
richardpmoore.net
Become a Channel Member
youtube.com/channel/UCOr0kN9FADcunz4uZGM6jpA/join
Music for this podcast "How Firm a Foundation" was graciously provided royalty free by Nathan at Reawaken Hymns youtube.com/watch?v=3vZfzYSEGwk&ab_channel=ReawakenHymns
Chapters
00:00 Introduction – "Repent! The Axe Is at the Root of the Tree"
00:45 John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles All Preached Repentance
02:24 What Biblical Repentance Really Means
04:15 Is Repentance a Work or a Command?
05:03 2 Corinthians 7: Godly Sorrow vs Worldly Sorrow
08:07 The Biblical Marks of Genuine Repentance
10:39 Many Church Members Have Never Truly Repented
11:16 Hebrews 6 and the Warning Against Falling Away
13:20 Enlightened but Never Truly Converted?
15:35 Rejecting Christ After Knowing the Truth
17:01 2 Peter 2: Returning to Sin Like a Dog to Vomit
22:19 Remorse Is Not Repentance
23:14 Esau, Judas, and Peter Compared
25:14 Jesus' Command: "Go and Sin No More"
26:25 Why Hard Preaching Is an Act of Love
27:30 Can Christ Truly Set Addicts Free?
30:01 Romans 6 – Freedom from the Power of Sin
33:27 The Penalty, Power, and Presence of Sin
35:35 Daily Submission and Perseverance
35:53 There Will Be a Day When Repentance Ends
36:24 Noah's Ark and the Closed Door of Salvation
38:28 Today Is the Day of Salvation
39:09 God Grants Repentance – Final Prayer for Lost Loved Ones
