Be Transformed
Message Title: The Great Paradox: Surrender
Message Truth: God’s biggest and best blessings come to those who surrender.
Message Text: Romans 12:1
“Therefore, I urge you brothers in the view of God’s mercy…v1a
What is the view of God’s Mercy?
- What has God done? Grace
- Who God is? Good
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. 12 LORD Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. (Psalm 84:11-12)
Two Big Questions:
- Who will have authority?
- Is God good?
How Should we Respond?
to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…v1b
“You Can be committed to going to church every Sunday, but true surrender means not only attending but also fully embracing God’s will for your life, even if it means making significant changes or facing challenges.”
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me: and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:24
How: Surrender leads to Grace (power)
- Common Grace- what God has given all people.
- Special Grace- What God gives by faith and obedience.
God’s biggest and best blessing come to those that Surrender.
