Oceanside United Reformed Church

Summary We continue our 2026 evening series on the Christian Life, with the theme that we're pilgrims (message #01) whose sure footing is belonging to Jesus (message #02) as we live before the smiling face of God (message #03). Tonight, we'll focus on the essential doctrine for the journey—sanctification. Introduction: when old habits keep tripping you Thesis: Because God brings His children into the light through Jesus Christ, we must live by ongoing repentance—not hiding in sin or despairing in sin, but confessing it and rising again in His mercy. GOD TEACHES PILGRIMS TO WALK IN THE LIGHT SIN TEACHES US TO HIDE; GRACE TEACHES US TO CONFESS CHRIST GIVES STUMBLING PILGRIMS PARDON AND A PATH FORWARD GOSPEL INVITATION: COME INTO THE LIGHT Conclusion: learn the gait by returning