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By His Grace... I Quit!

Pastor James Jones · October 4, 2026

Is it really possible to quit sinning, or do we just have to sin a little bit every day? In this message, "I Quit," Pastor James Jones of Stratford Heights Church of God talks about three words: heritage, legacy, and testimony. He tells his own story of meeting God on a mound of dirt at youth camp, then his mom asking him from the pew, "Did you quit?", then the last days of his brother David. Through all of it he shows from Scripture (Luke 13:3, James 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 2:1) that repentance means turning away from sin, and that God's grace gives us the power to do it.

You'll learn why temptation is not sin, and how Jesus beat the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life in the wilderness. Pastor Jones also covers the benefits of quitting: a clear conscience, peace that passes understanding, joy unspeakable, and redeeming love. Whether you grew up in church, carry church hurt, or are looking for hope for the first time, this sermon on repentance, grace, holy living, and Christian testimony will push you to decide today: I quit.

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