1. OVERCOMERS

2. OVERCOMING A Stubborn Heart

3. “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.” Psalm 32:1-4 NIV

4. “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’ – and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:5-7 NIV

5. Warning Signs of A Stubborn HeartWW
Knowingly disobeying God’s laws
David knowingly disobeyed! – 2 Samuels 11; Psalm 32
The truth is, we all do it sometimes – 1 John 1:8, 10
Continuing in disobedience is the “first step” in developing a stubborn heart!

6. Warning Signs of A Stubborn HeartWW
Ignoring all correction
David was corrected multiple times! – 2 Samuel 11:2-4, ; 12:1-7
Correction comes in many ways – Hebrews 3:7-12; 4:7
The more a person ignores correction, the more his conscience becomes seared! – 1 Timothy 4:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-19

7. Warning Signs of A Stubborn HeartWW
Refusing to repent
David refused to repent in spite of all the correction! – Psalm 32:3a; 2 Samuel 11
There are lots of reasons why people refuse to repent – Romans 1:18-32; Ephesians 4:18

8. The Dangers of Persistent StubbornnessWW
In danger of God’s discipline
God disciplined David to get him to repent! – Psalm 32:3-4; 2 Samuel 12
God disciplines His children! – Hebrews 12:7-11
God will NOT tolerate stubbornness indefinitely! – Hebrew 2:1-4; 3:7-11

9. The Dangers of Persistent StubbornnessWW
Ultimately suffering God’s Wrath!
David avoided God’s wrath by repenting – Psalm 32:5-7; 2 Samuel 12:1-14
There is a point of no return – Romans 2:1-11; Hebrews 6:4-6
God is not willing that any should perish but that all would come to repentance! – 2 Peter 3:9

10. OVERCOMING A Stubborn HeartWW
Humble yourself
David finally humbled himself – 2 Sam.12:7-16; Psalm 51:1-9
Humility is essential! – Psalm 51:16-17; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6
Confessing your sin – James 5:16; 1 John 1:9

11. OVERCOMING A Stubborn HeartWW
Surrender yourself to God
David surrendered his will to God – Psalm 51:10-12
When we make a decision to follow Jesus we surrender our lives to Him – Matthew 16:24-25; Acts 2:36-41; Ephesians 4:17-24
Surrender is a daily decision! – Luke 9:23

12. OVERCOMING A Stubborn HeartWW
Commit yourself to faithful obedience
David rededicated his life to obeying God – Psalm 51:13-15
We must devote ourselves to faithful obedience! – Ephesians 4:18-24; Philippians 2:12-13
Faithful obedience is also daily decision!

13. “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” Philippians 2: NIV