In Pastor Michael Wurz's sermon, "The Habit of Repentance", he delivers a strong message about the need for self-awareness and active repentance in the spiritual journey. He begins with mundane announcements before transitioning to the core theme, likening the process of repentance to training for a marathon, emphasizing that it requires ongoing commitment and effort. The focus is not just feeling regret for one's wrongful acts, but it's about consciously moving away from them and asking for God's forgiveness.He further differentiates between worldly sorrow, characterized by guilt without action, and godly sorrow that leads to repentance and consequently, salvation. He warns against justifying sins and advocates taking inventory of one's wrongdoings. Pastor Wurz calls for the immediate confession and repentance of sins, assuring the congregation of God's ultimate absolution and purification for all their iniquities.He wraps the sermon by urging individuals to renew their commitment to God and embrace a fresh start. This starts with the confession of sins and seeking forgiveness with a genuine intent to change. The key themes brought out in the sermon are the significance of repentance, recognition and renunciation of sin, the transformative role of godly sorrow, and the certainty of God's mercy and forgiveness. Listeners are challenged to evaluate their actions, admit their wrongdoings, and actively work towards seeking divine absolution to achieve spiritual renewal and transformation.