Sermon Cloud

Introduction

How is this consistent with
        "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world"?  (Rom 12²)

A soul-winning spirit

• A win-win situation  (9^19-22)
• A wise way of life  (Prov 11³⁰)

A serving spirit

• A free man willingly becomes a slave  (9¹⁹)
• A man not under the law becomes like one under the law  (9²⁰)
• A man under Christ's law becomes like one not having the law  (9²¹)
• A man on the lookout for ways & means  (9²²)
• A friend of tax-collectors & sinners  (Matt 11¹⁹)

A salvation-oriented spirit 

• Is Paul trying to earn his salvation?  (9²³)
• What does he mean by wanting to share in the blessings?  (9²³)

Conclusion

• Is this man conformed or transformed?  (Rom 12²)
• The spirit of the world and the Spirit of God  (1 Cor 2¹²)

Discussion

Brainstorm ideas on becoming all things to all men

• How might we win our relatives?
• How might we win our non-Christian friends?
• How might we win our work-colleagues?
• How might we win our neighbours?
• How might we win the world?