Sermon, September 27, 2009 - Extreme Makeover: Christian Life Edition
Romans 12.2 Extreme Makeover: Christian Life Edition
God’s plan for the total transformation of your life
A. WHY IS THIS WORK NEEDED?
1. There is a problem
a. Well built [Gen 1-2]
b. Ruined by the first owner [Rom 5.12ff]
c. Damage done by us [Rom 3.23]
d. Damage done by others
2. There is a serious problem
a. Every part damaged [Rom 3.13-18]
b. Deep damage
c. Condemned
B. WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?
1. A change in ownership [Rom 3.21-26]
2. Invite the work to begin [Rom 12.1]
C. HOW IS THE WORK GOING TO BE DONE?
1. Get rid of all that is old and bad: not conformed to this world
a. Lev 18.1-4
b. Mat 6.7-8
c. Psa 1.1
2. Put in what is new: be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Psa 1.2
D. WHAT’S THE GOAL? A life lived in God’s will
a. Know yourself [Rom 12.3]
b. Know your place [Rom 12.4-5]
c. Know your part [Rom 12.6-8]
d. Know how to help others [Rom 12.9ff]
John Olson
