081012-0830-Loran Livingston - Spiritual Sacrifice

2008-10-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 12th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 2:1-6; Psalm 51:17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Matthew 5:43-45

Topic: Holy Living

Notes:- What God has chosen, men have rejected- Because of Jesus, we are able to offer spiritual sacrifice to God; we are built up and increased as we do- We are a holy priesthood who can approach the throne of God- Jesus' blood is applied to us so we no longer shed the blood of animals- We need a broken spirit, humility: spiritual sacrifice- God acknowledges my achievements, but he blesses my sacrifices- God doesn't look at what you give, but what you've left after giving- Live with dependence on God; bless others with what He gives and he will take care of you- Arrogance turns people off; humility impresses people- Praise is a spiritual sacrifice- The Lord will lift you up (example of dog)- Acts of goodness, kindness are spiritual sacrifice