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Sacrifice and Service
(Romans 12:1)

​Introduction:

         1. In Romans 12:1, the apostle Paul used 2 key words that we are concentrating on today:
             "sacrifice" and "service."
         2. Veterans certainly understand the importance of sacrifice and service.
         3. Sacrifice and service also play important roles in the lives of Christians [soldiers in God's army].
         4. In our lesson we are examining:
             a. 3 verses that relate to sacrifice
             b. 3 verses that relate to service
             c. a passage that teaches us how to be armed for sacrifice and service.

Discussion:

I.           3  VERSES  THAT  RELATE  TO  SACRIFICE

         A. Romans 12:1
             1. This verse makes an appeal for Christians to present our bodies [the entire being -- mind,
                 body, and soul] a living sacrifice.
             2. This appeal is based on God's mercies.
             3. The type of sacrifice is one that is holy and pleasing to God.
         B. Hebrews 13:15
             1. This verse makes an appeal for Christians to offer the sacrifice of praise to God [we are to
                 "continually" express our gratitude to God].
             2. Keep in mind that this letter was written to encourage Christians to remain faithful [thanksgiving
                 promotes faithfulness].
             3. A parallel passage is 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
         C. 1 Peter 2:5
             1. This verse makes an appeal for Christians to offer up spiritual sacrifices that please God.
             2. We are a holy priesthood and part of God's spiritual house.

II.          3  VERSES  THAT  RELATE  TO  SERVICE

         A. Luke 16:13
             1. A Christian's service must not be divided.
             2. A servant cannot serve 2 masters [2 masters cannot be loved equally].
             3. The Lord requires loyalty from His servants.
         B. Luke 22:26
             1. A Christian's service is a measure of his greatness.
             2. The Lord made this statement because of the situation in vs.24.
             3. A serious warning is given in Galatians 5:15.
         C. Galatians 5:13
             1. A Christian's service is to be motivated by "love."
             2. The necessity of love is also emphasized in 1 Corinthians 13:3.
         D. After looking at 3 verses that relate to sacrifice and 3 verses that relate to service, let us turn
              our attention to . . .

III.          A  PASSAGE  THAT  TEACHES  US  HOW  TO  BE  ARMED  FOR  SACRIFICE  AND  SERVICE
              [Ephesians 6:10-18]


         A. (vs.10-13) To be prepared for sacrifice and service, we must "put on the whole armor of God."
         B. (vs.14-17) The various items of armor are listed.
         C. (vs.18) We are to always pray [also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 5:17].

Conclusion:

         1. Christian soldiers look forward to a great victory (1 Corinthians 15:57).
         2. Looking forward to this victory should motivate us to serve the Lord faithfully (1 Corinthians 15:58).
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