Oasis Church RVA

"A Living Sacrifice"Romans 12:1Pastor Nate ClarkeFebruary 4, 2024Part of WORSHIP SeriesSERMON NOTES:- Romans 12:1-2- A living sacrifice - Romans 12:1 _in view of God’s mercy_--- Adoption in Jesus and identity in Christ--- You are under grace, not the law--- You are justified from guilt and the penalty of sin--- You are promised help in times of trouble--- You are given the Holy Spirit within you--- You have confidence in the glory to come--- You cannot be separated from the love of God--- You have confidence in God’s continued faithfulness- True and proper worship is always done in view of God’s mercy- True and proper worship involves your whole life- Romans 12:1 _offer your bodies_- “Christ gave himself for us, and we are to respond by giving ourselves to him.” RC Sproul - 1 Corinthians 9:26-27- 1 Samuel 15:22- Hosea 6:6- True and proper worship involves sacrificial gifts.- Romans 12:1 _as a living sacrifice_--- Burnt offerings--- Grain offerings--- Peace offerings (thanksgiving, votive, and free w