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Physical Health

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church • Mar 19, 2018 • 54 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message on physical health, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell addresses the dangerous disconnect between spiritual maturity and physical stewardship. Drawing from 3 John and 1 Corinthians 6, he refutes the ancient lie that physical bodies do not matter, demonstrating instead that our bodies are bought with a price, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and destined for resurrection. Believers are encouraged to honor God through wise stewardship by offering, caring for, and nourishing their bodies for His ultimate glory.

Themes

Physical StewardshipBody as the Temple of the Holy SpiritResurrection of the BodyGlorifying God in Daily LifeHolistic Spiritual Maturity

Pastor's Points

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Offering your body as a living sacrifice to God

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Caring for your body through activity, rest, and avoiding abuse

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Nourishing your body with wisdom and moderation

Key Points

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God cares about your physical health just as much as your spiritual and emotional prosperity.
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The ancient heresy of Gnosticism wrongly taught that physical matter is evil, leading to either body indulgence or body neglect.
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Your physical body is the God-given vehicle through which you fulfill your divine purpose on earth.
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Physical health issues represent some of the leading causes of death, many of which stem from neglect or overindulgence.
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Wisdom must act as the leash on Christian freedom when deciding what to do with our physical bodies.
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Your physical body is so precious to God that it will one day be resurrected and recreated for eternity.
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Your body is united with Christ and serves as the living temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.
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We honor God by offering our bodies back to Him as living sacrifices for His service.

Sermon Moments

“I'm mighty in spirit, but the house where my spirit lives is falling apart.”

“If I didn't change my life, my life would change me.”

“Your vehicle to fulfill your purpose in God is the physical house that you live in.”

“Wisdom becomes the leash for your freedom; freedom is the dog and wisdom is the leash.”

“Your physical body is so valuable that God is not going to leave it in the earth; He is going to resurrect and recreate it.”

“In the Old Testament God lived in a box called the Ark, but now He takes up residency in you as His living temple.”

“Vandalizing someone else's building makes us upset, yet we vandalize the very building our own spirit lives in.”

“Old Testament sacrifices came to the altar alive and left dead; in Christ, we come to the altar dead and leave as living sacrifices.”

This Week

Evaluate whether your current stewardship of your physical body is wise and glorifying to God.

Identify one practical, manageable first step you can take this week toward better physical health.

Prioritize adequate rest and sleep as a holy and spiritual practice for physical recovery.

Incorporate intentional physical activity or walking into your weekly routine.

Examine your diet and eating habits, choosing foods that nourish and strengthen your body.

Surrender your physical body daily to God as a living sacrifice for His kingdom purpose.

Shift your mindsets about fitness away from personal vanity and toward glorifying God.

Remember This

Your physical body is a God-given, Holy Spirit-indwelt temple bought with a price, and caring for it is an act of wise stewardship for God's glory.

A Challenge for You

Ask yourself two questions this week: Is the current stewardship of my body wise and glorifying to the Lord? If not, what is the first step I can take toward better physical health?

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