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Sermon Conversation: The Lord’s Favor – A Holy Reset, Part 2 (North OC)
Episode 4 • 28th September 2025 • OC Church of Christ Sermons • OC Church of Christ
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A special recap + discussion on “The Lord’s Favor: A Holy Reset (Part 2).

This week’s episode is a little different! Since the full sermon wasn’t recorded, we’re sharing a recap and discussion of Marcel Hall’s message, “The Lord’s Favor: A Holy Reset (Part 2).”

In this conversation, we walk through the heart of the sermon: how our decision-making changes when we shift from asking “Is this a sin?” to asking the deeper question of holiness. You’ll hear key points, practical takeaways, and reflections that help us pursue God’s character in every area of life.

00:00 Introduction to Pursuing Holiness

00:15 Marcel Hall's Sermon: The Lord's Favor

00:46 Holiness Over Happiness: Foundational Shift

01:49 Practical Steps to Pursuing Holiness

01:59 Mindset and Mental Clarity

04:46 Eight Categories for a Holy Reset

08:50 The Key Question: Is This Holy?

10:01 Summary and Action Steps

11:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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The Lord's Favor Part 2

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The Lord's Favor.

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Right?

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It's a status we get.

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The big question is just. How, where do you even begin? Mm-hmm. And Marcel Hall takes us straight to the Bible for that, right? First Peter?

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Preparing your mind, what does that mean practically?

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Many feel hearing be holy in all you do. Wow. That sounds huge.

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Yeah. And [:

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But, and this is key. He frames the attitude as one of alignment, not earning. You're not trying to earn God's favor by being holy.

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It's spirit powered alignment.

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Do they look more like Jesus or could you basically pass for anyone else, just sort of blending in?

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just draw attention to you? [:

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Okay, and the last one, number eight.

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That's the reset button right there, isn't it?

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Reset the question. Hmm.

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Instead, he says, train yourself to ask a higher, better question. Is this holy?

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Ask instead, is consuming this holy,

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It pulls you towards righteousness, not just away from obvious transgression. It raises the entire goal.

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What are the main things to hold onto?

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It's spirit dependence.

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Rather than just getting stuck on is this sin. Let that question guide your choices.

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Just pick one area, maybe speech. Mm-hmm. Maybe media, maybe relationships,

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And maybe we can leave you with one final thought to chew on It connects to how Marcel Hall concluded the service. Particularly around communion. He quoted Hebrews 10 point 14.

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That's your process, your journey.

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Lots to think about there.

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Thanks for joining us for this deep dive.

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