THE APPROACH - ROMANS 12 | Minister Anthony Fletcher

In this sermon, Minister Anthony Fletcher explores Romans 12:1-2, focusing on the Christian's "approach" to God through sanctification, the renewing of the mind, and the rejection of worldly conformity. Key Takeaways: The Living Sacrifice (10:59 - 26:11): Minister Fletcher emphasizes that as believers, we are called to present our bodies as a "living sacrifice," which is defined as our "reasonable service" or "intelligent act of worship." This goes beyond Old Testament rituals; it is a life consecrated and set apart for God, made possible by the blood of Jesus. Overcoming the Flesh (4:13 - 9:02): Building on a previous message, he recaps the necessity of gaining victory over the flesh. He identifies the "old man" as crucified with Christ (Romans 6:6) and encourages believers not to yield their members to unrighteousness, but to actively mortify the deeds of the flesh. Transformation vs. Conformity (33:09 - 38:03): The speaker warns against being "conformed to this world." Instead, he describes the process of "transformation" (metamorphosis) as an internal change facilitated by the Holy Spirit. This process involves the "renewing of the mind," which aligns our thoughts, perspectives, and moral attributes with the mind of God. Proving the Will of God (48:07 - 56:38): Minister Fletcher argues that when a believer is transformed and walking in holiness, they are better equipped to "prove" (discern/experience) the "good, acceptable, and perfect will of God." He shares a personal testimony about divine intervention regarding his mother's health to illustrate that God works on our behalf even when we are unaware. Conclusion: The message serves as a call to stop struggling with "small, useless" offenses and instead commit to the spiritual work of transformation. By doing so, believers can move into a deeper relationship with God, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide their lives and reveal His perfect will. Thank you for joining us for this message. Our prayer is that this sermon strengthens your faith, brings clarity, and encourages you to respond to what God is doing in your life. We would love to worship with you in person and walk this journey of faith together. You are warmly invited to join us for our weekly services: Sunday Celebration Service 7:30am – 10:30am Tuesday Bible Studies 6:00pm – 8:00pm A time of clear teaching, discussion, and growth in God’s Word. Thursday Solution Centre 9:00am – 12:00 noon A focused time of prayer, counsel, and seeking the Lord for direction, healing, and breakthrough. Friday Night of Prayer 6:00pm – 8:00pm An evening of passionate prayer, faith, and alignment with God’s will. Whether you are seeking answers, growing in your faith, or looking for a church community, there is a place for you here. Come and worship with us. Come and grow with us. Come and experience life under God’s Kingdom. If this message blessed you, please like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with our teachings.