Romans 12(1 8)

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Romans 12:1-8

Each one of us must see that God has a place for us

in the body of Christ

Romans 12:4-5

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one

members one of another.”

Romans 12:6-8 “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:6-8 “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Be careful not to miss the connection between verse 1 and verses 4 – 8!

Be careful not to miss the connection between verse 1 and verses 4 – 8!

“Living sacrifices”

“Members one of another”

“Differing (talents)… given to us”

We present our bodies as living sacrifices that we might have an effective place in His body the church!

Our personal commitment may be hindered by having too high or too low a view of one’s self

Romans 12:3 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”

Romans 12:3 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes

Sophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes

Sophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.

Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes

Sophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.

Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.

Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors and other members.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes

Sophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.

Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.

Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors and other members.

Wise about finance to give liberally and sacrificial.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.

Involved in too many things to be much involved in the body of Christ.

Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.

Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and sisters.

Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s business.

Smart to need Bible classes

Sophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.

Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.

Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors and other members.

Wise about finance to give liberally and sacrificial.

Busy to attend all the services.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.Involved in too many things to be much involved in

the body of Christ.Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and

sisters.Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s

business.Smart to need Bible classesSophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors

and other members.Wise about finance to give liberally and sacrificial.Busy to attend all the services.Satisfied with lifestyle to change it.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.Involved in too many things to be much involved in

the body of Christ.Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and

sisters.Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s

business.Smart to need Bible classesSophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors

and other members.Wise about finance to give liberally and sacrificial.Busy to attend all the services.Satisfied with lifestyle to change it.Stubborn to accept admonition, guidance and

rebuke.

one is thinking too highly of himself when he thinks he is too –

Good to need this sermon.Involved in too many things to be much involved in

the body of Christ.Prominent to be a humble servant in the church.Aloof to enjoy the fellowship of humble brothers and

sisters.Important to be bothered daily with the Lord’s

business.Smart to need Bible classesSophisticated to talk to friends about the Gospel.Fashion conscious to carry a Bible.Reserved to go out of the way to speak to visitors

and other members.Wise about finance to give liberally and sacrificial.Busy to attend all the services.Satisfied with lifestyle to change it.Stubborn to accept admonition, guidance and

rebuke.Proud to confess failures and rededicate life.

On the other hand, one may be hindered by too low a view of self.

On the other hand, one may be hindered by too low a view of self.

The point of verses 4-8 is whatever one’s talent or position, each has a place in this church and each member is important.

On the other hand, one may be hindered by too low a view of self.

The point of verses 4-8 is whatever one’s talent or position, each has a place in this church and each member is important.

Knowing this, let each of us use whatever ability we have, as best we can, to help this congregation.

On the other hand, one may be hindered by too low a view of self.

The point of verses 4-8 is whatever one’s talent or position, each has a place in this church and each member is important.

Knowing this, let each of us use whatever ability we have, as best we can, to help this congregation.

This church cannot be what God intended unless each feels a part of the whole and is committed to doing his part!

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice”

We have, therefore, a great need for spiritual renewal.

We have, therefore, a great need for spiritual renewal.Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

We have, therefore, a great need for spiritual renewal.Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

We have, therefore, a great need for spiritual renewal.Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world: but

be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your

bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable

service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and

perfect, will of God.”