The Response of Worship is Sacrifice

Big Truth:

The Response of Worship is Sacrifice

Matthew 6; Romans 5:8; Philippians 2:5-7; John 3:16; Philippians 3:7-9

Bible Verse:

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Romans 12:1

Big Ideas:

  • Sacrifice is at the heart of the gospel.
  • Sacrifice is a willingness to lay down the things we value for someone more valuable.
  • Sacrifice is the act of leveraging one’s life for the glory of God and the good of others even at great cost to ourselves.

Bible Passage:

Romans 12:1-21

Identity:

FOCUS – I AM GROWING

SERIES: GOD IS WORTHY – I AM A WORSHIPER

This brief 3-week series looks at how we pursue growth in Christ through worship, both as individuals and part of the corporate community of Jesus followers.

View tips to teach and talk in this series here!

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Every student should know that:

  • God is worthy, He alone deserves our worship and glory.
  • Our worship never stops, it only changes directions.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Start using the ACTS model of daily prayer.
  • Sacrificially surrender something in worship to God.
  • Use the workouts with your small group as a means to point one another to worship.

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Every student should feel:

  • Wonder and awe for the God who is worthy.
  • Overwhelmed by God’s gift of the Holy Spirit and His family to help you worship rightly.

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Every student should ask God to:

  • Give you a hunger for right worship.
  • Give you a desire to be sacrificial in your worship.
  • Give you a love for your church family.