The Centered Life (Part 1)

The Centered Life - Luke 12:32

Transformation & Transparency
-Transformed = Real change
-Transparent = No hidden life

Consumer Christianity –“One who utilizes the grace of God for forgiveness and the services of the church for special occasions, but does not give his life and innermost thoughts, feelings and intentions over to the Kingdom of the heavens. Such Christians are not inwardly transformed and not committed to it.” --- Dallas Willard

A Life Centered in the Mind of Christ
Philippians 2:12-15 – Romans 13:14

Three Transformational Factors

1. Holy Spirit
2. Daily Life
3. Discipleship

The Action of the Holy Spirit
John 3:5; Romans 8:10-13; Galatians 5:22-26
God is at work in you!

Planned Discipline
Colossians 3:12-17; II Peter 1:5-10
Walking the Walk!

The Nature of Faith

• Faith (noun) connected 4 times with an action verb
• Faith Comes – Romans 10:17
• Faith Works – James 2:22
• Faith Grows – II Thessalonians 1:3
• Faith Speaks – Romans 10:6
• Faith is defined:
  • Hebrews 11:1  "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
• Faith is illustrated:
  • Luke 17:5-6