Life in the Will of God

Sermon Outline

Intro/Review:

Transition to Message:

Fallen Condition Focus (FCF):

Dominant Thought (DT):

Passage Focus & Teaching:

What ways of life keep us from His will?

Reactive vs. Responsive

Compulsive vs. Contemplative

Closing/Call to Action:

Sermon Planning & Notes

DT Restatement:

Complements:

Illustrations:

Scriptures:

Romans 12:1–2 (NIV)

A Living Sacrifice

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. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV)

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Romans 12:12 (NIV)

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Philippians 4:11–13 (NIV)

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Micah 6:8 (NIV)

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. 

And what does the Lord require of you? 

To act justly and to love mercy 

and to walk humbly  with your God.