Grace Church Of Bainbridge

Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 7:24-25

Paul’s is concerned that those he thought were saved by his ministry might not be saved. Those concerns turn to warnings in Chapter 13. The consequences were going to be severe. Were they real believers, or phonies?

1. Do I believe the gospel? 2. Am I allowing the gospel to transform my mind? 3. Do I see the Church as my identity? 4. Am I allowing the church to impact and shape my spiritual life?

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...

God is relational. God created us to need others. Sin wants us alone.

Head - Jesus enables people like us to love like him Heart - If we love God most, we will love others best Hands - Do you need to choose to forgive someone?

Head - Encountering Jesus and living with thorns are both gifts from God. Heart - Am I living for His story? Hands - God invites you to encounter Jesus in His Word and boast in your weaknesses.

Head - The foolishness of godly weakness overpowers the appeal of human strength. Heart - "The danger of pride is greater and nearer than we think, and the grace for humility too." - Andrew Murray Hands - How can you apply what you have learned from your trials and suffering to connect with others and help them grow in Christlikeness?

Head - We follow Jesus- He was humble and did not promote Himself. Heart - Union with Christ will protect your heart from foolishness. Hands - Humbly admit to your foolishness and susceptibility. But more than that, celebrate the new wisdom that is yours in Christ.

Head - Lord, I know that my works can mask my motives Heart - Help me be truly motivated out of love for you Hands - Help me to live differently being transformed through your word

Are You Recognizing "False Gospels"?

Is there anything in your life that is prompting you to boast in the Lord?

Disappointed?

Being a generous person is a mark of genuine love in the likeness of Jesus

Paul's point is that we must keep the bottom of our giving funnel open, and God will keep pouring into the top.

Is it well with your soul?

God's New Covenant Economy: "Stewardship is an act of worship that proceeds from a changed heart-not a command or law. The Bible gives us freedom, which compels us to rely on the Holy Spirit to provide discernment and wisdom. But we have to hear and pay attention, remembering that riches, pleasures, and comforts choke out God's voice."

We are generous because Jesus has been so generous to us! "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9

Head - Advance Commitment Night: This Saturday at 6:00p Heart - God placed Growing Grace on the hearts of our leaders, and now we want to show you the genuineness of our love Hands - Attend Advanced Commitment Night

Hands - Evaluate your life. Time. Thoughts, Spending. Leisure. • Be honest about how your behavior reflects your priorities Head - Life is about God and His purposes Heart - Cultivate the habit of gazing upon Jesus and His love and you'll be filled with the Spirit.