1. Faith Works: River or Reservoir? Romans 12:1-21

2. We were confronted by the fearsome wrath of God v. 1:18-3:20

3. We learned of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone v. 3:21-5:21

4. We encountered God’s faithfulness v. 6:1-8:39

5. We gazed into His unsearchable sovereign ways v. 9:1-11:36

6. Faith Works: River or Reservoir? Romans 12:1-21

7. Big Idea: God wants ____ ______ to flow ________ ___! His grace through me

9. Big Idea : God wants His grace to flow through me!

10. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. v. 1-2

11. Live as a _________ sacrifice

12. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you… we have different gifts, according to the grace given us. v. 3,6

13. Know my ____ and ___ it gift use

14. Prophesying- Serving- Teaching-Encouraging- Contributing generously- Leadership-Showing mercy

16. Love others ___________ practically

17. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

18. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. v. 9-16

19. Honor even ____ ________ my enemies

20. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. v. 18-19

21. Forgiveness is agreeing to live with the consequences of another person’s sin. You’re going to live with those consequences whether you want to or not; your only choice is whether you will do so in the bitterness of unforgiveness or the freedom of forgiveness. Dr. Neil Anderson, Pastor and Author

22. Big Idea: God wants His grace to flow through him!