Sermon Notes
Loving One Another: Accept, Honor, and Serve
John 13:34, Romans 12:10, 15:17
Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor
Overview: “Loving God, loving one another, and reaching His world” is more than a mission statement – it is a combination of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, both of which are given to us by Jesus Christ. While it is true that God loves the world as a whole, it is also important to note that God loves the church, in particular; thus, Jesus issues a “new” commandment for His disciples to love one another. Jesus demonstrates this special love by becoming a man in order to save humanity; by remaining sinless in order to give His life as a sacrifice; by humbling Himself in order to set an example for us to follow; and by persevering in His mission despite many obstacles. Though we cannot match the love of Jesus for us, we are called to replicate His love toward one another in order to honor Him, prove we are His disciples, and evangelize a world in need of Christ.