Teaching by Tag: Love
Neglected But Essential: 3 John
We live in a culture with a lack of hospitality. If we don’t think that is influencing us, even in the church, we should think again. Are we a hospitable church? Are we hospitable people?
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Jonah: God’s Relentless Mercy for All People, Part 4
Our anger will rob us of our intimacy with God. Our call is to embrace God’s love for all people and His sovereign plan for justice and mercy.
Watch / ListenJonah: God’s Relentless Mercy for All People, Part 2
After facing the storm, Jonah acknowledged God’s authority and His relentless mercy, embraced His discipline, and chose to obey. Do we do the same?
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Abounding Love
Our love abounds more and more by receiving the Holy Spirit, approving what is excellent, being pure and blameless, and being filled with the fruits of righteousness.
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Neglected But Essential: 2 John
How do we guard against false teaching and maintain doctrinal purity? By speaking the truth in love as we abide in the teaching of Christ and walk according to His commandments.
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Neglected But Essential: Philemon
The transforming work of the gospel brings not only forgiveness, but a brotherhood in faith and a willingness to offer Christ-like sacrifice. How transformed are we?
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All Things New: Living As a Child of God, Part 5 (Grow)
The natural process laid out by God is that healthy living things grow. He designed our spiritual growth to occur through abiding in Jesus and beholding His glory in the Scripture, within a community of other believers.
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The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1
Because of my faith in Jesus, and my pursuit of Him in the power of His indwelling Holy Spirit, does love grow out of me toward others regardless of their behavior toward me?
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The Superlative Nature of Love, Part 2
Love is not to be construed as agreement and disagreement is not to be construed as hate. The gospel is best communicated when the conviction of those who believe it can be observed by those who don’t.
Watch / ListenThe Superlative Nature of Love, Part 1
Whenever pride and anger lead the way, love has left the room. Love is the ultimate apologetic.
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Love Your Enemies
The closest you will ever come to being like Jesus in this life is when you respond to those who are hostile toward you the way He did with those who were so hostile toward Him.
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One in Christ
Divisions between people are very real, and Jesus is the only one who can destroy those barriers and bring true peace. Our goal should be for Him to use us as agents of unity in the midst of chaos.
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Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Servant?
How should the faithful and wise servant of Christ live in difficult times? The faithful and wise servant is prepared, productive, and practices love.
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Faith, Hope, and Love – Part 5
Nothing keeps us quarantined from one another as much as shame. Nothing heals faster than a safe environment. Jesus demonstrates to the church how to love and how to be a safe haven.
Watch / ListenFaith, Hope, and Love – Part 4
We will never be fully human until we learn to fully love. According to Jesus, that includes loving both our neighbors and our enemies.
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