Living Sacrifices

Date: December 13, 2015
Speaker: Pastor Dave Branch

Video Description:
In this sermon from Romans 12:1-2, Pastor Dave Branch teaches what it means to be a living sacrifice for God. We are called to surrender our lives and wills to God, be transformed by renewing our minds in His Word, and live holy lives that bring glory to Him.

Bible References:
• Romans 12:1 - "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."
• Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by renewing your mind. Then you can test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Summary:
In this passage, Paul urges believers to fully surrender themselves to God as "living sacrifices." This means submitting our entire lives to Him and no longer conforming to the world's standards. As we offer ourselves to God, He transforms us by renewing our minds according to His Word and Will. We must actively resist worldly patterns of thinking and behavior and instead pursue God's good and pleasing will for our lives. As living sacrifices, we live holy lives that bring glory and honor to God.