THE ROADS CHURCH - NORRIS CITY & MT. CARMEL
Sunday Dec 15th, 2019 - Part 5
Romans 1:8-12 NKJV
Will - thelema - Indicates determination, choice, or intent emanating from heart’s desire or pleasure
Find a way - euodoo - To succeed in reaching, or accomplishing some activity or event; complete a successful or prosperous journey
WILL - The intent or heart’s desire or pleasure of God
WAY - The means by which we reach or accomplish the Will
THEME - Are you looking for a WAY IN or are you looking for a WAY OUT?
Where There’s a WILL There’s a WAY represents 2 types of power:
- WILL - Power of Choice - Selection
- WAY - Power of Change - Connection
Do we see His WILL as restriction or freedom?
Do we think the WILL of God is going to bring us enjoyment or misery?
Matthew 7:11 NKJV
1 Timothy 6:17 NLT
Proverbs 14:12 NKJV
Are you looking for a WAY IN or are you looking for a WAY OUT?
2 types of power:
- Power of Choice (WILL) - Selection
Romans 12:2 NKJV
Conformed - syschematizo - To shape, form or mold one’s behavior in agreement with a pattern or set of standards
Passive - Signifies that the subject is being acted upon
Middle - Signifies that the subject is being affected by its own action or is acting upon itself
Transformed - metamorphoo - To change the essential nature of something.
Passive - Signifies that the subject is being acted upon
Renewing - anakainosis - Renovation; To become new, different and superior
Mind - nous - Way of thinking, beliefs, feelings, values and dispositions
What we choose determines what we experience!
We don’t always get to choose all the options that come into our lives but we do get to make a choice from the options that we have.
I Corinthians 10:13 NKJV
2 types of power:
- Power of Choice (WILL) - Selection
- Power of CHANGE (WAY) - Connection
Romans 1:10 NKJV
The power of choice determines what I’m connected to but the connection itself is what brings the power to change.
Sometimes the WAY “IN” is your WAY “OUT”!
Colossians 2:6-10 NKJV
If we are trying to find a way IN the WILL of God, the enemy is also trying to find a WAY IN our lives.
I Peter 5:8-9 NKJV
Adversary - antidikos - The antagonistic and accusing party in litigation; hostile enemy
Seeking - zeteo - Try to find, look for or learn where something is
Devour - katapino - To swallow in one drink; complete and utter destruction
Resist - anthistemi - Actively oppose; to withstand or stand against
Steadfast - stereos - Standing solid, firm, in determination or resolution; not shakable
Sometimes our WAY “OUT” is his WAY “IN”!
The WAY we choose to disconnect becomes His way in.
Obedience is about connection
Disobedience brings disconnection - Not about punishment
Our supply comes from what we are connected to!
Consequences both good and bad are a result of our connection
Where There’s a WILL to stay connected there’s a WAY to stay supplied
Are we looking for a WAY IN or are we looking for a WAY OUT?
APPLICATION:
Do you want to experience God’s WILL? Do you believe that His WILL is best?
What thoughts, feelings or experiences are shaping your nature?
Are you willing to change your world by changing your mind?
Are you connected to the right WAY?
Are you looking for a WAY IN so that you can get OUT?