PART 7:
Daring to Commit
Romans 6:13
Living Bible
Give yourselves completely to God – every part
of you – for you have been brought back to life,
and you want to be tools in the hands of God,
used for His good purposes.
Romans 12:1
New International Version
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.
1. I must unite with others in worship
Isaiah 40:31
Those who wait on the Lord will renew their
strength; they will mount up with wings like
eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and
they shall walk and not faint.
Psalm 100:2
New Living Translation
Worship the Lord with gladness! Come before
Him, singing with joy!
2. I must connect with others for fellowship
Romans 12:4-5
Message
We are like the various parts of a human body.
Each part gets its meaning from Christ’s body
as a whole, not the other way around. Each of
us finds our meaning and function as a part of
His body. …
Romans 12:4-5
Message
…But as a chopped-off finger or a cut-off toe we
wouldn’t amount to much, would we?
Ephesians 2:16
New Living Translation
Together as one body, Christ reconciled both
groups to God by means of his death on the
cross, and our hostility toward each other was
put to death.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
New International Version
Now God has reconciled us to Himself through
Christ and has given us the ministry of
reconciliation… and the message of
reconciliation.
3. I must learn from others to grow
Ephesians 4:16
New Living Translation
Christ’s body is fitted together perfectly. As each
part does its own special work, it helps the other
parts grow…
4. I must serve with others in ministry
1 Peter 4:10
New Century Version
Each of you has received a gift to use to serve
others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts
of grace.
Mark 8:35
New Living Translation
If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will
lose it. But if you give your life for my sake and
for the sake of the Good News, you will find true
life.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
New Living Translation
Two people are better off than one, for they can
help each other succeed. If one person falls, the
other can reach out and help. But someone who
falls alone is in real trouble. …
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
New Living Translation
…Likewise, two people lying close together can
keep each other warm. But how can one be
warm alone? A person standing alone can be
attacked and defeated, but two can stand backto-back and conquer. …
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
New Living Translation
…Three are even better, for a triple-braided
cord is not easily broken.
WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER…
1. We maximize our impact (vs 9)
WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER…
1. We maximize our impact (vs 9)
2. We minimize our failures (vs 10)
WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER…
1. We maximize our impact (vs 9)
2. We minimize our failures (vs 10)
3. We combine our resources (vs 11)
Matthew 25:40
New International Version
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of
the least of these, you did for me.
5. I must join with others on mission
Matthew 28:19-20
New International Version
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and the Son and
the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to do
everything I have commanded you. And surely I
will be with you…