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Sermon Title: "Change Begins Within"

Sermon Title: "Change Begins Within"

In this world, often we seek change. However, it seems as though such change is an unrealistic dream. Nonetheless, God has the ability to change the heart of any man. Scripture tells us, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; the new has come." (2 Cor. 5:17) In other words, by the power of God we are being changed from the inside-out. In a sermon titled, "Change Begins Within", Pastor Ben Towell will discuss what it means to be transformed by God in order to be used by God for His glory and purpose.

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First Baptist Church of Morton

900 E Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550, USA

Sunday 10:30 AM

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Overview: We live in a world in desperate need of change. Not the type of change demanded by many social justice groups or even a type of change in reference to personal freedoms and human rights. The changes demanded within a secular world often falls short when it comes to the type of change that God wants to see.

Directions: Today, we will explore four key truths when it comes to being conformed to the will of God. Through Gideon, we will discover what it looks like to be a work in progress. In other words, what it means for change to begin within all who trust in the Lord.
I. True change is more than just a rejection of sin, it is a redirection of our heart’s affection through the means of worship. (v. 25-26)
II. True change is always expressed by taking God at His Word. (v. 27-28)
1. The faithful take God seriously, even when risk is involved.
2. A faithful response to God is always on God’s terms, not our own.
3. Delayed obedience is disobedience.
III. True change often can initiate threats from the world. (v. 29-30)
IV. True change is revealed by trusting in God’s impending will, not endless worry. (v. 31-32)
Destination: Let us be a people of change. Let us look to the Lord to make us new. It is not about doing what feels right in the moment, but doing what it right in the sight of God.

Reflection: Use the private notes section below or your personal journal to put the message of these verses into your own words so you can communicate them with others.

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