LIFE IN JESUS MINISTRIES

"What is true worship?" The Apostle Paul described true worship perfectly in Romans 12:1-2: “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable, or well pleasing and perfect.”  First, there is the motivation to worship: “the mercies of God.” God’s mercies are everything He has given us that we don’t deserve: Eternal love, eternal grace, the Holy Spirit, everlasting peace, eternal joy, saving faith, comfort, strength, wisdom, hope, patience, kindness, honor, glory, righteousness, security, eternal life, forgiveness, reconciliation, justification, sanctification, freedom, intercession and much more. The knowledge and understanding of these incredible gifts motivate us to pou...

Goal: to focus on God’s presence Some people refer to the church in sports terms when they say that most people in the church are spectators rather than players. Is that true at your church? Is that true of you?  take time to focus on God’s presence through prayer so you can sense his leading in your life.  Share one specific way the others in the group can pray for you. This is a time to write down prayer requests in the Prayer Request .  Spend time thanking God for the people in your group and for the unique qualities each person has, which will lead to different acts of service and make your church stronger.