Grace World Outreach Church
Peace In The Pieces
Pastor Daniel K Norris
Locations & Times
Grace World Outreach Church
20366 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA
Thursday 11:30 AM
Greetings from Grace World
Thank you for joining us today at Grace World. Whether you are joining us in person or watching online, we are so glad you are here! It's our prayer that you discover life in all its fullness.
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If you have a prayer request, you can send that to us here at https://www.graceworldag.org/prayer-requests
Every week we place these request on the altar of the church and our entire team lifts up each request by name.
We'd love to hear from you and be a friend. Connect with us online at
http://www.graceworldag.org
https://www.facebook.com/graceworldag
https://www.instagram.com/graceworldag
Peace in the Pieces
Text: Romans 12, Lev 1 & 2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
(Ro 12:1–2).
The only HOPE for a DIVIDED NATION is a UNITED CHURCH!
We are a nation and church in pieces… throw those pieces upon the altar… offer them as a sacrifice
Rom 12 says to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, this image is taking from Old Convenant
Lev 1:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When any one of you brings an offering to the Lord, you shall bring your offering of the livestock—of the herd and of the flock.
3 ‘If his offering is a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish; he shall offer it of his own free will at the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the Lord. 4 Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. 5 He shall kill the bull before the Lord; and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood and sprinkle the blood all around on the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of meeting. 6 And he shall skin the burnt offering and cut it into its pieces. 7 The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay the wood in order on the fire. 8 Then the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat in order on the wood that is on the fire upon the altar; 9 but he shall wash its entrails and its legs with water. And the priest shall burn all on the altar as a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.
Lev 2:4 “When you bring a grain offering baked in the oven as an offering, it shall be unleavened loaves of fine flour mixed with oil or unleavened wafers smeared with oil. 5 And if your offering is a grain offering baked on a griddle, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mixed with oil. 6 You shall break it in pieces and pour oil on it; it is a grain offering.
Notice both sacrifices are offered in pieces… something powerful takes place when the pieces are on the altar
Process of placing Our Pieces upon the altar
1) The Pieces were presented freely
12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies
2) The Pieces required a death
present your bodies as a living sacrifice,
“I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily” - (1 Co 15:31)
3) The Pieces were Consecrated
a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God
Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. (Heb 12:24).
4)The Pieces were washed
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. (Eph 5:25–27).
5) The pieces were covered in oil
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
6) The pieces were totally consumed by the fire
appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Our hope is in getting the pieces back on the altar
Text: Romans 12, Lev 1 & 2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
(Ro 12:1–2).
The only HOPE for a DIVIDED NATION is a UNITED CHURCH!
We are a nation and church in pieces… throw those pieces upon the altar… offer them as a sacrifice
Rom 12 says to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, this image is taking from Old Convenant
Lev 1:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When any one of you brings an offering to the Lord, you shall bring your offering of the livestock—of the herd and of the flock.
3 ‘If his offering is a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish; he shall offer it of his own free will at the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the Lord. 4 Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. 5 He shall kill the bull before the Lord; and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood and sprinkle the blood all around on the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of meeting. 6 And he shall skin the burnt offering and cut it into its pieces. 7 The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay the wood in order on the fire. 8 Then the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat in order on the wood that is on the fire upon the altar; 9 but he shall wash its entrails and its legs with water. And the priest shall burn all on the altar as a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.
Lev 2:4 “When you bring a grain offering baked in the oven as an offering, it shall be unleavened loaves of fine flour mixed with oil or unleavened wafers smeared with oil. 5 And if your offering is a grain offering baked on a griddle, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mixed with oil. 6 You shall break it in pieces and pour oil on it; it is a grain offering.
Notice both sacrifices are offered in pieces… something powerful takes place when the pieces are on the altar
Process of placing Our Pieces upon the altar
1) The Pieces were presented freely
12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies
2) The Pieces required a death
present your bodies as a living sacrifice,
“I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily” - (1 Co 15:31)
3) The Pieces were Consecrated
a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God
Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. (Heb 12:24).
4)The Pieces were washed
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. (Eph 5:25–27).
5) The pieces were covered in oil
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
6) The pieces were totally consumed by the fire
appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Our hope is in getting the pieces back on the altar
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Weekly Prayer
8 through 14 November
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:18-20 (ESV)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, at this critical hour of human history, we take our stand on Your promises. We are thankful You have not left us unarmed. We freshly take up one of the mightiest weapons in our spiritual armory: PRAYER. You command us to pray “…in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Today, we wield that authority—given to us through the name of Jesus—and ask You to eradicate COVID-19 and our lands.
In the name of Jesus, we command COVID-19 to be mitigated and finally eradicated from our planet. We also pray for wisdom and grace for the scientists who are developing a vaccine.
Lord, many of our brothers and sisters around the world are undergoing intense suffering. Many have suffered the loss of loved ones and friends, and some are unemployed with no natural hope for the future. If this were not enough, millions of our brothers and sisters around the world are facing persecution, injustice, and bias. As our world continues to be wracked with ethnic and social tensions, You are the only lasting Answer.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne today, asking You to increase the faith of Your people who are suffering around the world. Fill them with Your fresh peace and joy. Please give strength and hope to those who are currently enduring persecution and injustice. In addition, we cry out for fresh opportunities and supernatural provision for those who are unemployed and struggling to survive. Finally, we pray You would heal our nations from division and racial strife.
Almighty God, the deadliest pandemic in the world is not viral, but spiritual. It is the power of sin and death. Where there is sin, death always follows, and the message of the Gospel is the only answer.
Heavenly Father, embolden and empower us to share the Gospel. Give us the redemptive words we need to respond to those who are hurting and searching. Please send a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to revive Your Church and result in the conversion of millions and millions of people around the world. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Weekly Prayer
8 through 14 November
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:18-20 (ESV)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, at this critical hour of human history, we take our stand on Your promises. We are thankful You have not left us unarmed. We freshly take up one of the mightiest weapons in our spiritual armory: PRAYER. You command us to pray “…in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Today, we wield that authority—given to us through the name of Jesus—and ask You to eradicate COVID-19 and our lands.
In the name of Jesus, we command COVID-19 to be mitigated and finally eradicated from our planet. We also pray for wisdom and grace for the scientists who are developing a vaccine.
Lord, many of our brothers and sisters around the world are undergoing intense suffering. Many have suffered the loss of loved ones and friends, and some are unemployed with no natural hope for the future. If this were not enough, millions of our brothers and sisters around the world are facing persecution, injustice, and bias. As our world continues to be wracked with ethnic and social tensions, You are the only lasting Answer.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne today, asking You to increase the faith of Your people who are suffering around the world. Fill them with Your fresh peace and joy. Please give strength and hope to those who are currently enduring persecution and injustice. In addition, we cry out for fresh opportunities and supernatural provision for those who are unemployed and struggling to survive. Finally, we pray You would heal our nations from division and racial strife.
Almighty God, the deadliest pandemic in the world is not viral, but spiritual. It is the power of sin and death. Where there is sin, death always follows, and the message of the Gospel is the only answer.
Heavenly Father, embolden and empower us to share the Gospel. Give us the redemptive words we need to respond to those who are hurting and searching. Please send a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to revive Your Church and result in the conversion of millions and millions of people around the world. In Jesus’ name we pray.
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