The Heart of Vitality

TEXT: Romans 12:1

SERIES: Are You Ready for Revitalization?

Introduction

Main message: If we want to be revitalized individually and collectively, we need to look at God’s mercy and respond to God’s mercy.

1. ___________________ at God’s mercy v. 1a

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God.”

 Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

 Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

2. ________________________ to God’s mercy. v. 1b

“…to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,  which is your spiritual worship.”

Matthew 16:24-25, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

Conclusion

Application Questions

1. When was the last time you took a good look at God’s mercy?
2. What is the Gospel?
3. Are you ready to lay your life on the altar of God?
4. Have you lost interest in the things of God? Why might that be?