Sincere (Romans 12:9-21)

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Sincere
Romans 12:9-21

I. Intro
Big Idea: We can overcome evil because Christ is good.

II. Sincere
A. God transforms passions. Romans 12:9-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17
B. Welcome strangers. Genesis 12:1-3; Romans 12:12-13

III. Associate
A. Isolation doesn’t lead to holiness. Romans 12:14-15
B. Jesus decided to associate with you. Romans 12:16

IV. Be Careful
A. Peace is possible. Jeremiah 6:14; Romans 8:1; 12:17-18
B. Trust the Judge. Romans 12:19

V. Contrary
A. Retaliate with grace. Romans 12:20
B. Be an overcomer. Jeremiah 29:7; Romans 12:21

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you enjoy about spring?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why do you think Paul spent the first eleven chapters of Romans (which is mostly about theology) preparing us for the last four chapters (which is mostly about how to live out our faith)?
• What are some benefits you’ve experienced from Christian friendships?
• What are ways people isolate themselves?
• What helps you experience God’s peace amid trials?
• How can showing grace to people change their lives? Any examples?
• Who’s someone you’d like to see experience God’s mercy? Pray for them and one another.

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