A Transformed Mind

In this sermon, Rev. Kent Compton focuses on Romans 12:1-2, emphasizing the transformative power of God's mercy as the foundation for Christian living. He highlights Paul's appeal to believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which he identifies as true spiritual worship. Rev. Compton stresses that this act of self-sacrifice is a response to the profound mercies of God revealed in the gospel, including the Father's sending of His Son, Jesus's death on the cross, and the gift of salvation received by faith.

Furthermore, Rev. Compton urges his listeners to resist being conformed to the pattern of the world, but instead to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. He clarifies that "the world" in this context refers to its fallen state, characterized by rebellion against God and His principles. He identifies specific manifestations of this fallenness, such as the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride in possessions.

In conclusion, Rev. Compton underscores the tension between the world's influence and the call to Christian distinctiveness. He stresses the necessity of recognizing one's vulnerability to the world's mold and the ongoing need for transformation through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. He calls for a wholehearted response to God's mercy, urging believers to offer themselves completely to Him and to pursue a renewed mind in order to discern and live out His good, acceptable, and perfect will