Rev. Dr. Paul Kacsur’s sermon centers on Romans 12:1-2, urging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices and be transformed by the renewing of their minds. He explains that this “therefore” marks a turning point in Romans, moving from doctrine to practical application—what we believe should shape how we live. Transformation, he says, is not mere outward conformity but an inward metamorphosis, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, made possible by God’s Spirit. He challenges listeners to resist the world’s pressure to conform and instead live lives that please God, emphasizing that true worship is offering ourselves daily to Him. Using examples of Isaac, Jesus, and Jonathan Edwards’ resolutions, he illustrates that living as a sacrifice is ongoing, costly, and intentional. Dr. Kacsur reminds the congregation that this transformation requires actively “starving” sinful desires and setting minds on eternal things. He encourages believers to evaluate their lives regularly, seek holiness, and embrace the Spirit’s work of sanctification. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God’s help to live faithfully, so Christ is seen living in His people.