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Discovering God’s Will. Series
Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014 (message contributor)
Summary: Knowing God's Will for your life.
Romans 12:1-2
Question: How do I discover God’s Will for my life?
Step One: Dedication
Vs. 1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” (NIV)
Three Characteristics: “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices…”
It is Voluntary!
It is Practical!
It is Complete!
Key: Worship isn’t just something you do on Sunday but anytime you make a commitment of your life to God.
Step Two: Insulation
Vs. 2a “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world…” (NIV)
Peanuts “I can resist any pressure except peer!”
There are two extremes:
The Isolationists—“I don’t want anything to do with the world.”
The Imitates—“What ever the world does I will do.”
1 John 2:17
Step Three: Transformation
Vs. 2b “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (NIV)
2 Corinthians 3:18
Renewing your Mind:
God’s Will is always found in God’s Word!
God’s Will never contradicts God’s Word!
Galatians 1:8
Vs. 2c “Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is…” (NIV)
God Will is…
It is good! Jeremiah 29:11
It is pleasing!
It is perfect!
Question: Have you already said yes to God’s Will?
