A Life

April 6, 2025
Sunday Morning
Speaker:
Ptr. Devon Ortiz
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In this powerful message from Romans 12, Pastor explores the essential shift in the Christian life from knowing doctrine to living it out. After the rich theological groundwork laid in Romans 1–11, the apostle Paul begins chapter 12 with a plea: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice…”—a call to offer not just pieces of our lives, but our whole selves to God.

The message underscores that the Christian life is not meant to be lived for self, nor conformed to the world’s patterns, but transformed by the renewing of our minds. This transformation is rooted in gratitude for God’s mercy and is demonstrated by a life of daily surrender, service, and sanctification.

The pastor stresses that the purpose of our lives goes beyond chasing comfort, entertainment, or success. Instead, we are called to live sacrificially—serving others, using our God-given gifts with diligence, humility, and love. Whether it’s through teaching, giving, encouraging, or leading, every believer has a role in the body of Christ. The message challenges us to reject apathy and self-centeredness, and instead embrace the purpose God designed for us.

Pastor confronts the tendency to live for our own desires while neglecting spiritual disciplines like prayer, worship, and service. He warns against Christians who appear unchanged after salvation, lacking fruit and fervor. The message is both an invitation and a conviction: to live a life that is holy, acceptable unto God—not just as a weekly offering but as our reasonable service every day.

Through poignant personal stories, illustrations of faith, and biblical truth, Pastor reminds us that this life—when lived fully for Christ—is not only worth it, but powerful and fulfilling. He closes by reaffirming that when we give our life in exchange for His, we’ll find that it’s a life worth living. This is not about checking religious boxes, but about walking in the will of God, transformed and renewed.

Tags
Christian Living
Renewal
Personal Transformation
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