Sermon 14 June 2009

"Love With the Love of the LORD"

Richard Hildreth

This Sunday Pastor Hildreth spoke about living in love.

Some key points from the sermon

Show respect. Be concerned how you represent yourself. Be concerned with how you treat each other.
One thing we have in common, we are all sinners. Christians are saved by grace.
God forgave us all of our sins, he did not hold back. We must reflect Christ's love in this.
God wants to use you to draw people closer to God.
Grow closer to God
1) Prayer
2) Praise/Worship
3) Do his will
4) Listen when he speaks to you even to correct you.
When we hear rebuke or correction let your first reaction to examine yourself and correct yourself prior to acting pridefully.
We should not be prideful or arrogant. Each of us came in burdened by the disease of Sin, and only Jesus has the cure.
Just because you're in a crowd does not mean you do not feel alone.
We must be careful about what we do around other people. Do not let something you do be a stumbling block for someone else. Even if it is OK for you, it may harm another, so be aware; and act in love.
If you have a problem with someone in the church, pray for them, try to get to know them, try to become someone who will have input in their lives.
People should be able to see God by your actions and your deeds.
If not, shall I praise you for this? certainly not.