Summary: This is a great acrostic I came up with to teach on how to be sold out for Christ.

SOLD OUT

[1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

[2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

[3] For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Romans 12:1-3

* Why are we anxious to tell all of our friends about our new car, TV, or that great vacation we just took, but cringe every time God or religion comes up?

S – Saved

* It doesn’t mean anything unless you know Christ

O – On Fire

* Fire consumes everything around it

* Fire needs oxygen to burn

L – Live for God

* W.D.J.D?

* We should constantly be modeling our life after Jesus

D – Die to self

* Let God work completely through you

* Give all to God

O – Open God’s Word

* We must know God to live for Him – Therefore we must study His word

* God’s main source of communication is through His Word

U – Un-swayed in your resolve

* Don’t let the influences of work, family, friends and the world to sway your decision to be sold out.

* Be a leader for the cause of Christ

T – Totally Committed

* Just be totally committed to God

* Make a daily resolution to stand up to your giants