FIGHT - For What Matters Most - NK
The Fight For Your Life
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About This Sermon
Emory Cothen teaches from Romans 12:1-2 on the fight for your spiritual life. He shows that many Christians are passive and numb to the battle, drifting with a world that leads toward death. The path forward starts with experiencing the mercies of God in Romans 1-11 as the foundation for everything else. Then we must present our whole selves to God as a living sacrifice, not just once but continually, giving every part of our lives to His disposal. Finally, we must play defense against conformity to the world and offense through the renewal of our minds, letting God transform us rather than passively absorbing the culture around us.
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- You don't win a fight by being passive.
- The mercies of God in Romans 1-11 are the foundation for Christian living.
- Presenting your body as a living sacrifice means giving every part of yourself to God's disposal continually.
- God cannot fill what He cannot have.
- Do not be conformed to this world; be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Paul mean by 'the mercies of God' in Romans 12:1, and why does he start there before calling us to action?
- What area of your life is hardest to present to God as a living sacrifice?
- How does screen time and media consumption affect your ability to fight for your mind?
- What would it look like for you to practice the ABCs, acknowledge your emotional state, breathe, and consider God's Word, in your time with the Lord this week?
- Where are you most tempted to let the world shape your thoughts and values rather than Scripture?
From the Series
FIGHT - For What Matters Most - NK
FIGHT is a series about standing firm in the places that matter most. In a world full of pressure, temptation, confusion, and spiritual opposition, followers of Jesus are called… Read moreFIGHT is a series about standing firm in the places that matter most. In a world full of pressure, temptation, confusion, and spiritual opposition, followers of Jesus are called to live with courage, conviction, and faith. This series will help us see what it means to fight for our families, fight against temptation, fight for truth, fight for the lost, and remain faithful through suffering, weakness, and every season of life. Because some things are too important to surrender. Show less
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