EXPRESSING TRUE LOVE (3 OF 4)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Romans 12:9-13
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Expressing True Love (3 of 4)
Series: Elevate
Joey Rodgers
Romans 12:9-13
Two weeks ago we launched into the New Year w/ the resolution to go higher, farther, and deeper w/ God in 2015. Our inspiration to elevate our lives comes from Paul's executive summary of the Christian found in Romans 12.
To elevate means to lift something to a higher position; or to raise something to a more important and impressive level.
In week 1 we learned - if you want to GO up w/ God you have to GIVE up to God. Meaning the key to elevating your life w/ God begins w/ your complete surrender to Him. In week 2 we discovered - if you want to GO up w/ God you have GET right in who you are. Meaning we each need a correct understanding of who we are in light of who God is - not thinking too little or too much of ourselves.
Let's continue today in Romans 12 to see the supernatural result of when surrender to God meets w/ humility of self.
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share w/ the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Do not burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Do not quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. The Message
In light of offering your body as a living sacrifice as a result of experiencing God's mercy and grace, and having been gifted by God to contribute to something greater than yourself - the mission of Christ through the body of Christ - Paul now reminds us that above all, it's not our ability or even ...
Series: Elevate
Joey Rodgers
Romans 12:9-13
Two weeks ago we launched into the New Year w/ the resolution to go higher, farther, and deeper w/ God in 2015. Our inspiration to elevate our lives comes from Paul's executive summary of the Christian found in Romans 12.
To elevate means to lift something to a higher position; or to raise something to a more important and impressive level.
In week 1 we learned - if you want to GO up w/ God you have to GIVE up to God. Meaning the key to elevating your life w/ God begins w/ your complete surrender to Him. In week 2 we discovered - if you want to GO up w/ God you have GET right in who you are. Meaning we each need a correct understanding of who we are in light of who God is - not thinking too little or too much of ourselves.
Let's continue today in Romans 12 to see the supernatural result of when surrender to God meets w/ humility of self.
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share w/ the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Do not burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Do not quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. The Message
In light of offering your body as a living sacrifice as a result of experiencing God's mercy and grace, and having been gifted by God to contribute to something greater than yourself - the mission of Christ through the body of Christ - Paul now reminds us that above all, it's not our ability or even ...
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