Scripture Text: Romans 12:9-10

1.  Love without hypocrisy

Acts 5:1-11; 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22

2. Abhor what is evil

Romans 6:1-2; Psal 97:10

3. Hold fast or cling to what is good

Titus 2:14

4. Love one another with brotherly affection

Ephesians 2:19-22

5. Outdo one another in showing honor

Galatians 6:19; Matthew 11:29

Scripture Text: Romans 12:3-8

“One another” - alle´lon ἀλλήλων – Used more than 100 times in the New Testament; 58 times by New Testament writers.

Our Relationship To Each Other (We Are the Church)

“If you want to serve God’s purpose, start serving God’s people.” Craig Groeschel

As Church Members:

1. We belong to Christ

2. We belong to one another

3. We minister to each other

4. We need each other

What Is Needed For Ministry and Growth in the Body?

1. Honest Evaluation – Romans 12:3

Ephesians 2:8-9

I Corinthians 15:10

2. Faithful Cooperation – Romans 12:4-8

I Corinthians 12:7

“Spiritual gifts are tools to build with, not toys to play with or weapons to fight with.” Warren Wiersbe

Galatians 5:22-23

Spiritual Gifts

Prophecy/discernment

Service

Teaching

Exhortation

Giving

Leadership

Change Your Mind

Romans 12:1-2

1. Don’t Be Conformed

What does the Bible mean by the world?

I John 2:15-17

James 4:4-5

Compromise

2. But Be Transformed

II Corinthians 3:18

Romans 12:1

Why do we need to be renewed?

· The world pollutes us

· We conform to the world

· We get stuck on things

Romans 1:28; Ephesians 4:22-24

“Sin always requires a cost. Right living always carries a blessing.” Mike Winger

3. That You May Prove – prove is a difficult word to translate accurately. In Greek it’s dokeemazeen δοκιμάζειν- to prove by testing, examine, to interpret, to discern, demonstrate, to judge as good

Prove:

· Truly recognizing something for what it is

II Peter 3:18

· Demonstrating the truthfulness of that thing

· Endorsing

“This has been proven in my life.”

You could give a testimonial about this in your life

God’s Will

· Good

· Acceptable  - John 4:34

· Perfect

This message is the first in the series entitled "Puzzled".

Scripture text: Romans 12:1-16

1 Corinthians 13:12

Focusing on What's Important

1. Your Foundation must be sure

God is our Foundation - 2 Timothy 2:19, Isaiah 33:5-6

Christ is our Cornerstone - 1 Corinthians 3:11

2. Family must take its proper place

Psalm 127:1-5

3. Church must be a high priority

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Membership, Service, Support, Community

It Is Finished

7 Sayings of Jesus on the Cross

Tetelestai

So, What Was Finished when Jesus declares this on the cross?

1. What was the finished transaction – What Was Paid For Fully?

SIN IS A DEBT YOU CANNOT PAY – ONLY JESUS CAN. This church can’t pay it – ONLY JESUS.

It doesn’t matter how good you are – you can’t get from earth to heaven on your own – it’s too far.

2. What was the Payment?

“Jesus paid the debt – expressing His love for the sinner – without compromising His nature!” Tony Evans

II Corinthians 5:21

3. What was the proof of Payment?

4. What Does This Mean For Us? Salvation