What Kind of Commitment Does It Take? Luke 14:25-35 He wants
our undivided affection. He wants us to count the cost before
making a commitment. He wants us to be willing to surrender it all
for Christ. He wants us to be effective witness for Christ.
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What Can I Expect When We Make a Difference in the Lives of
Others? Luke 19:1-8 The Transformation of Zaccheus There are people
who are interested in spiritual truth. Some may have unethical
character. Some may be desperate in their pursuit of inner peace.
Some may be curious in learning more about Christ.
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What Can I Expect When We Make a Difference in the Lives of
Others? Luke 19:1-8 The Transformation of Zaccheus How can we make
a difference in the lives of people? Reject the temptation to
write-off people Take initiative to be personal and spend time with
them Be willing to face criticism
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What Can I Expect When We Make a Difference in the Lives of
Others? Luke 19:1-8 The Transformation of Zaccheus What can we
expect when we make a difference in others. A change of attitude
Actions are consistent with inner change A desire to correct past
mistakes
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Introduction Why do some believers seem more committed than
others? Renewing our minds play a huge part in cultivating a
greater commitment to Christ. Being in His Word, allowing God to
speak to us, is part of that process of renewing our minds so that
we can be transformed and avoid being susceptible to the influences
of this world. Being transformed allows us to become influencers
through our service to others.
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Main IdeaMain Idea Intentionally allowing our minds to be
changed through spiritual renewal keeps us committed to Christ and
motivates us to serve Him.
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Question to AnswerQuestion to Answer What can I do to stay
committed to Christ?
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Romans 12:1-8Romans 12:1-8 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers,
in view of Gods mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,
holy and pleasing to Godthis is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do
not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to
test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect
will. 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and
these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we
who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the
others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
If a mans gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his
faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let
him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is
contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it
is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy,
let him do it cheerfully.
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By Renewing Our MindsBy Renewing Our Minds Romans 12:1 It helps
us control our body as a means of worshipping God. 1 Therefore, I
urge you, brothers, in view of Gods mercy, to offer your bodies as
living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Godthis is your spiritual
act of worship.
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By Renewing Our MindsBy Renewing Our Minds Romans 12:2a It
helps us escape the corruption that is in this world. 2a Do not
conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.
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By Renewing Our MindsBy Renewing Our Minds Romans 12:2b It
helps us know what Gods will is. 2b Then you will be able to test
and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect
will.
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How Do We Know When Our Minds Have Been Renewed? Romans 12:3
When we have a proper view of ourselves. 3 For by the grace given
me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly
than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment,
in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
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How Do We Know When Our Minds Have Been Renewed? Romans 12:4-6a
When we recognize the different gifts that God has given 4 Just as
each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not
all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one
body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6a We have
different gifts, according to the grace given us.
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How Do We Know When Our Minds Have Been Renewed? Romans 12:6b-8
When we serve the Lord with these gifts 6b If a mans gift is
prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is
serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it
is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the
needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let
him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it
cheerfully.
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Conclusion The key to renewing our minds is by being in Gods
Word. If we are not in Gods Word them our thinking, our values, and
our attitudes is being influenced and shaped by the things around
us, things of this world. Lets make sure that we are renewing our
minds so we can stay committed to Christ.
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Decision TimeDecision Time Commit to renewing your mind by
being in His Word daily? Commit to memorizing Scripture. Consider
Psalm 119:11: I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not
sin against you.
