Surrendering to God
Living a Life of Worship – Part 3
Life Church – August 7, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Romans 6:13 (TEV) Nor must you surrender any part of yourselves to sin to be used for wicked purposes. Instead, give yourselves to God and surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes.
1. ______________ to surrendering to God
1A. Can I ____________ God?
Romans 5:8 (NLT) But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
Romans 8:32 (NLT) Since God did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won't God, who gave us Christ, also give us everything else?
1B. I can handle life __________
Proverbs 16:18 (NLT) Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
James 4:6 (NIV) God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
1C. Will I become a ____________?
Romans 6:13 (NCV) Do not offer the parts of your body to serve sin. Instead, offer yourselves to God. Offer the parts of your body to God to be used in doing good.
2. _______________ of surrendering to God
2A. You will experience God’s ______________
John 14:27 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
2B. You will receive God’s ______________
Philip. 4:13 (TEV) I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
2C. You will discover God’s ______________
Romans 6:17-18 (MSG) Thank God you've started listening to a new master, one whose commands set you free to live openly in his freedom!
3. _______ do I surrender?
3A. Surrender to God _____________
Luke 9:23 (NLT) If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross daily, and follow me.