One of the sad occurrences among professing Christians is the harboring of critical thoughts of another believer, especially toward those who ignore us, sin against us, hurt us or simply rub us the wrong way because of personalities. Such thoughts and attitudes will lead to resentment, envy, hurt feelings, and if we are not super careful, a hard heart, even an inward irritation or anger toward other believers.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
1 John
2 JOHN 1-3 – The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son,…
We are born again out of love, and we walk the born again life by that love. The Apostle Paul proclaimed what was the controlling factor in his life, and it wasn’t his knowledge.
1 John 3:11-18 – For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because hi sown deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous. Do not be surprised brother, that the world…
1 PETER 4:7-8 – The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” Today’s scripture is a great place for some thorough self-examination. If we really want to know how much of the love of Christ we are…
This Lord’s Day evening, we continue our sermon series “Living the Life of Love”. In an age of compromise and apathy, our great need is for God to visit us with a spiritual awakening to show us Himself and His love. As we see and experience His love, we are moved to obey the Greatest Commandment – love God will all our being.