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“Devoted to One Another” Romans 12:9-13

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  1. BE D_____________ TO THE RIGHT THINGS.
    1. Salesmen … work on us to C_________ to their product.
    2. Christians make their devotion to God the F________ priority.
    3. Evaluate the opportunities with S_____________ discernment.
    4. Be sure your P____________ of devotion are in the right order.
  2. DEVOTION TO EACH OTHER MUST BE A T____ PRIORITY.
    1. Christians devote to loving fellow B________. Jn. 13f; Acts 2:43f
    2. Every member is supplied H______ from the rest of the body.
    3. We must L________ more about each other to help each other. Matthew 20:25-28; Galatians 5:13
    4. he body T__________ on being united together, helping itself.
  3. SERVANTS OF CHRIST PRACTICE B________________ LOVE. V.10
    1. Believers use their differences to S________________ the body.
    2. God’s Spirit helps believers work through their D____________. Galatians 5:22-23
    3. God identifies Christians as B____________ 230 times in the NT.
  4. HOW CAN WE I____________ OUR DEVOTION TO EACH OTHER?
    1. Be sure that you are B_________ and raised in Christ. Romans 6; Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38
    2. Spend more T_____ with the whole body! I John 3:17-18
    3. Increase your knowledge by V_________ with the church family.
    4. Open your heart and your H______ to your brothers and sisters.
    5. C__________your differences with Christ’s Love. Romans 12:21P______ for the will of Christ to guide every believer; even you.

“Members of One Another” Romans 12:1-5

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Are we all living as members of one another?

Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:37-39

  1. CHRIST IS THE ONE H____ OF THE ENTIRE CHURCH BODY. Jn 14:6f
    1. Healthy bodies follow D__________ from the head. Ephesians 4
    2. The body of Christ is God’s marvelous C_____________. (v.1-2)
    3. Our purpose is D_____________ by God to help the entire body.
  2. CHRIST’S BODY HAS THOUSANDS OF W____________
    1. Some members are clearly S_______ at work doing things.
    2. Other members of the body are U________.
    3. Some are like V____________ muscles waiting for a signal.
    4. More believers are like I___________________ muscles.
  3. THE U_______ OF ALL THE PARTS MAKE A HEALTHY BODY.
    1. Our B________ delivers life to the body and carries waste away. James 5:16; I John 1:9                                            *OUR SECRET SIN POISONS the REST of the BODY OF CHRIST!
    2. Multiple parts must work in the proper O________. Feeding the message of salvation to our community takes all of us working.
    3. All parts of the body are D_____________ upon ALL other parts. Romans 12:6f
    4. The body maintains and cares for I_______________ parts.

We are MEMBERS of One Another and there’s room for MORE!

“Christian Behavior” Romans 12:1-21

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  1. BELIEVERS OF CHRIST ARE T________________ INTO HIS BODY.

    1. Keep a H___________ attitude realizing God’s grace for you.
    2. Salvation from death is made possible by F_____ in Christ. 10:9f
    3. Every member of Christ’s body has a J____ to focus on and do. V.4f; I Corinthians 12:14f
  2. CHRISTIANS PRACTICE U_______ AS THEY LIVE IN CHRIST. V. 5
    1. Christians have one M________ in the person of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:6-10; Revelation 22:18-19
    2. The Holy Spirit gives each believer at least one G____ to use. V.6 First Corinthians 12:7
    3. God’s L_____ has transformed the heart of the believers. (V.2, 9) Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9f
  3. GOD HAS LISTED SOME OF WHAT HE E_________ FROM US. V.9f
    1. The U___________ agape love of God rules;
    2. Evil is hated and rejected;
    3. Believers are D________ to each other;
    4. Christians rejoice in HOPE in Christ’s return; E. Christians persevere in T_____;
    5. … are devoted to PRAYER with our Father;
    6.  … gladly G_____ to others from what God gave;
    7.  …show HOSPITALITY to others;
    8.  … bless and do good to our E________;
    9.  … EMPATHIZE with others;
    10.  … treat each other with E_______ as God defines;
    11.  …do not take VENGENCE;
    12.  … show R_________ in everyday life; and,
    13.  …go the extra mile to achieve PEACE, if it can be.

“Fully Transformed” Romans 12:1-2

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Jesus came from heaven so that we can be restored to God. 

  1. BE COMPLETELY D_______________ TO THE GOD OF THE BIBLE.
    1. Present your L__________ body entirely to God. Revelation 20:12
    2. Devote yourself as a H_____ offering, living to serve God. Rom. 6
    3. Believers S______________ their sinful desires to live righteously. Galatians 5:22f 
    4. Christians want to please their Father, doing what He A_______. John 14:6; Acts 4:12
  2. BELIEVERS GUARD AGAINST C___________ TO THE WORLD. Ch. 7f
    1. Jesus warned against trying to serve T___ Matthew 6:24
    2. Scripture records the D__________ of several people to warn us. Hebrews 12:1-3; Acts 8:9f
    3. Christians are to put on the full A_________ of God to fight sin. Ephesians 6:10f
  3. CHRISTIANS PROVE THE V_______ OF GOD’S NATURE AND WILL. Romans 8:14f; Psalm 111:3, 6; Galatians 5:22-23 
    1. God’s lifestyle is G_______ in comparison to that of the Matthew 7:12
    2. God’s ways are A_________, leading the follower to eternal life.
    3. God’s ways are P______, restoring relationship with our Father.

Christians are to rise to new spiritual heights… those of heaven.

“A Holy Graft” Romans 11:1-32

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God uses the example of grafting to explain His method of adding a person to His family.  

  1. GOD IS GROWING A TREE OF PEOPLE WHO B___________ HIM.  
    1. God began with Abraham to build a N______ that honored
    2. God worked through O_______ people who believed in Him.                                                                        Genesis 38; 41:45; Exodus 12:38 
    3. The Victory of Christ O__________ the doors of salvation to all.                                                                 Those who believe and obey God’s commands are added as part of His family tree. 
  2. GOD HAS ALL A___________ OVER WHO IS IN HIS FAMILY TREE. 
    1. Some sons of Abraham developed nations that O________ God.
    2. God cut off many I____________ during the Exodus for unbelief.                                                            Leviticus 10:1; Numbers 16.
    3. Joshua cautioned Israelites to C________ serving God over idols. Joshua 24:15
    4. Paul was one of a few from the tribe of B_______________ to believe in the Messiah.
    5. V. 25 is a P____________ of a coming change of heart in people. 

THEN JESUS CHRIST WILL RETURN! 

“Don’t Just Sit There; Do Something” Romans 10:1-21

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  1. CHRIST HAS C________________ THE LAW FOR BELIEVERS. 4 John 14:6; Hebrews 5:8-9
    1. Jesus is the Savior P__________ by all Old Testament prophets. Romans 1:1-4
    2. Rebellious Jews tried to R________ God’s plan of righteousness.
    3. The Jews S_____________ over their Rock of Salvation. (9:30-33)
  2. CHRIST’S SALVATION IS P____________ TO ALL BELIEVERS. 12
    1. Abraham’s relationship with God was by F_______, not by Law. Romans 4:3 = Genesis 15:6
    2. Moses I____________ the necessity of faith in his instruction. Deuteronomy 30:12-14
    3. Isaiah warned Israel to believe in the coming R____. Isaiah 28:16
    4. God’s promise to all believers was R___________. Joel 2:32
  3. EVERY PERSON IS A_______________ TO JESUS CHRIST. V. 18; Genesis 3:15
    1. The W________ has had opportunity to believe God’s message.
    2. King David was inspired to tell of God’s world-wide M________. Psalm 19:4
    3. God’s salvation is to be P________________ so that all can hear.         II Peter 3:9
    4. Paul repeats more O.T. prophecies to M_______________ us. John 16:8; Romans 10:9-10

SERVE JESUS THE WAY HE SAYS TO.

“If I Could…” Romans 9:1-8

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  1. PAUL PRAYED FOR HIS LOST K___________, BUT COULDN’T TRADE.  
    1. Every person is responsible for their O_____ choice & action. Ezekiel 18; Revelation 20:12
    2. Every Israelite should remember their H___________. Deut. 4:9f
    3. The focus of Israel’s existence was on a coming S________for all. Matthew 15:24
  2. JESUS PAID THE FULL DEBT OF SIN FOR A___ HUMANITY... 
    1. Jesus lived a P__________ life according to the Law of Moses.
    2. God’s desire … all people would want to be with H____. II Pt. 3:9
    3. God’s L______… motivated Him to provide the perfect sacrifice. John 3:16
    4. The message of salvation in Christ is for E_________. Mk. 16:15f
  3. PAUL DID ALL HE COULD TO L_______ PEOPLE TO JESUS CHRIST. 
    1. Paul S________________ himself to the Lordship of Christ.
    2. Paul devoted his L_____to serving Jesus wherever…    Acts 13:1f; Romans 12:1-8
    3. The focus of Paul’s C__________________: lead people to Jesus. Acts 17:16f
    4. Paul sent L_________ to churches and individuals to help them.   I Peter 3:15; Colossians 3:17  

 Follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in you to be a witness for Jesus. 

“God Prevails Over Chaos!” Romans 8:28

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  1. GOD WAS WITH N_____ IN A WORLD … DEPRAVED. Genesis 6-9 
    1. God prepared to send a world-wide F________ to destroy life… 
    2. This family had a limited time to complete their W______.
    3. Noah’s family boarded the ark one W_____ before the rain.
    4. God opened the floodgates of heaven & earth for a D________. 
    5. Noah and his family were S______ to restart life in a new world.
  2. GOD WAS WITH J_______ WHEN … ALL WAS LOST. Genesis 30 
    1. Joseph’s brothers sold him into S____________ …
    2. Potiphar’s wife created a scandal: Joseph went to P________.
    3. Pharaoh’s butler F________ about Joseph’s help for 2 years.
  3. GOD WORKED THROUGH D_______ IN MANY WAYS. Acts 13:36
    1. God worked through David to finally D_________ the Philistines.
    2. God selected the shepherd to be second K______ of Israel.
    3. David led by his personal E____________ in worshipping God.
    4. God promised the S__________ of the world through David.
  4. GOD WORKS HIS WILL USING ALL P_________ & SITUATIONS.
    1. God was glorified through the P_________ … Rom. 9:17; Ex. 9:16
    2. Philippian J________ was led to Christ ... Acts 16:22f; Philippians
    3. God used a run-away S_____ to teach love and grace...

 Philemon 

“Choose the Winning Team” Romans 8:26-39

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God wants every person to reject sin and choose the winning team! 

  1. JESUS CHRIST IS THE CHAMPION WHO D______ FOR US TO LIVE.
    1. Jesus knew before creation that He would need to R_________ Romans 1:1f; 8:35
    2. Jesus lived a P________ life by God’s Law delivered by Moses. v.34 
    3. Jesus now I_________________ for every person who follows Him.
  2. GOD SENT HIS SPIRIT TO LIVE IN THE H__________ OF BELIEVERS.
    1. The Holy Spirit was a long promised G____ for all of God’s people. Joel 2:28-32
    2. Jesus P______________ His servants that the Spirit would come soon. John 14-16; Acts 2
    3. … the Spirit is God’s gift at the B_________ of believers of Christ. Acts 2:38; Romans 7 & 8:9f 
    4. God’s Spirit H______ us overcome our weakness. (v. 26) (8:14f)
  3. GOD, THE F__________, TAKES CARE OF ALL WHO TRUST IN HIM. 
    1. God has a G______ plan for people who obey His Champion. (28)
    2. God K_________ all things, including the choices of every person.
    3. Believers must accept God’s P____________ for their life. (v.28)
    4. Christians are God’s E_________ Children under His protection. (V.32-33, 35)

THE LIVING GOD IS FOR US! ARE WE FOR GOD? 

“Renovation of the Universe” Romans 8:18-25

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Genesis 3:15f. Total perfection is to be restored.

  1. GOD’S RENOVATION BEGINS IN HUMAN B________.
    1. Romans was written to people placing their F________ in Jesus. (1:5f)
    2. Jesus used the phrase of being B_____ John 3:3f
    3. Jesus identified F_____ key components of transformation.
      1. John 3:16-18
      2. Luke 15:1-7
      3. Matthew 10:32; I John 1:9
      4. Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
      5. John 14:15f; Romans 6:12f
  2. GOD’S RENOVATION INFILTRATES N__________.
    1. C____________ was one of the cruelest tools of torture used.
    2. Christianity promotes C____________ for all people. “Humane”
    3. A___________ culture is engrained with Christian principles.
    4. E____________ the world cultures surrounding us.
  3. GOD’S RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM THIS U__________. V.21
    1. God promises His children new B_______.          Romans 6:5f; Isaiah 40:31; I Corinthians 15:20, 42-58
    2. R_________________ and perfection will govern the residents. Isaiah 60:12; Philippians 2:8-11; Revelation 21:2
    3. We H______ for the fulfillment of these promises of God. V.24-25 Isaiah 65:17; 66:22; II Peter 3:8-13; Revelation 21-22

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. HIS FINAL RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM ALL OF CREATION.