Text: Romans 12:1-4 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.
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.
Weights
1. 1 John 2:16-17 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.
14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
What hinders
Parable of the sower
Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow.
Matthew 13:4-8 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up.
Explanation
Verse 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
Pray for understanding
Stony Places
5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
Explanation
Verse 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
Pray for determination
Thorns
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them.
Explanation
Verse 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Chang your priorities.
Good ground
8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Explanation
23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Your heart is right, what can I do for God?
2016 opportunities,
What do we have to look forward to in 2016?
1. Ministry; Can I help others this year? How many can I lead to the Lord?
Will I pray for those in need?
2. Fellowship; Can I go to church this year? Will I associate with other Christians this year?
3. Revelation; How much can I learn about the bible?
4. Revival; Do I want to see another great awaking this year? How much will I pray for this revival?
Remember theses
1 John 2:15-17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Announcements
Work day February 6, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Red letter study. Matthew19
January 8, Men's night out 7:00 at Slot World
Super Bowl party
February 17, Annual business meeting
Bible study available (Foundations of Faith).
Remember the brown box, building fund, bicycle, and sewing machine jar.
Cans and food donation.
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