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Love That Never Loses Faith Series
Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023 (message contributor)
Summary: Family, a cornerstone of our lives, is a testament to the enduring power of love. In this sermon, we explore 'Love That Never Loses Faith' and its profound impact on family unity.
Love That Never Loses Faith
Introduction:
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see you all here today. Thank you for joining us in this worship service.
Today, I want to share with you a message about love that never loses faith. Love is the most important thing in life. It is the greatest commandment, the greatest gift, and the greatest virtue. But love is not easy. It is not a feeling, but a choice. It is not a noun, but a verb. It is not passive, but active. Love requires faith. Faith in God, faith in ourselves, and faith in others.
We live in a world that is full of challenges, changes, and uncertainties. We face many difficulties, disappointments, and dangers. We encounter many temptations, trials, and troubles. We often feel afraid, anxious, or worried. We sometimes doubt, despair, or discourage. How can we love in such a world? How can we love God, ourselves, and others? How can we love without losing faith?
The family is the first and most fundamental community of faith. It is in the family that we learn to love God and one another, to pray, to forgive, to serve, and to witness. The family is the domestic church, where the Gospel is lived and transmitted.
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)
1. Trusting in God’s Unfailing Love - 1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
This verse tells us that faith, hope and love are the three essential qualities of a Christian life. They are the foundation of our relationship with God and with others. They are the fruits of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. They are the signs of our salvation and sanctification. But among these three, love is the greatest. Why? Because love is the nature of God Himself. God is love. He loves us with an unfailing love that never ends.
God’s love for us is not based on our performance, our appearance, or our achievements. It is not dependent on our feelings, our circumstances, or our choices. It is not affected by our mistakes, our weaknesses, or our failures. God’s love for us is based on His grace, His mercy, and His faithfulness. It is dependent on His character, His power, and His promises. It is unaffected by our sins, our doubts, or our fears.
When we trust in God’s love for us, we can face any challenge with courage and calmness. We can overcome any difficulty with joy and gratitude. We can handle any situation with confidence and wisdom. We can enjoy any blessing with humility and generosity. Trusting in God’s love for us gives us peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), joy that fills our hearts (Romans 15:13), confidence that makes us bold (Hebrews 4:16), and security that makes us safe (Romans 8:38-39).
Let us trust in God’s love more fully and deeply today. Let us believe that He loves us more than we can imagine or comprehend (Ephesians 3:18-19). Let us surrender our lives to His will and His way (Proverbs 3:5-6). Let us rely on His grace and His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). Let us rest in His presence and His promises (Matthew 11:28-30).
2. Strengthening Marriages through Faith in God - 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
This verse tells us that faith is the way we live as Christians. Faith is not just a belief, but a lifestyle. Faith is not just a doctrine, but a practice. Faith is not just a conviction, but a commitment. Faith is not just seeing, but trusting. Faith is not just knowing, but doing. Faith is not just sight, but vision.
Faith in God is essential for a strong and healthy marriage because marriage is not just a human institution, but a divine institution. Marriage is not just a social contract, but a sacred covenant. Marriage is not just a natural relationship, but a supernatural relationship. Marriage is not just a physical union, but a spiritual union. Marriage is not just a temporal bond, but an eternal bond.
When we have faith in God, we can overcome challenges, conflicts, and crises in our marriages with grace and love. We can forgive each other as God has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32). We can communicate with each other with honesty and respect (Ephesians 4:25). We can compromise with each other with humility and gentleness (Ephesians 4:2). We can grow together with patience and perseverance (Ephesians 4:3).
Let us strengthen our marriages through faith in God today. Let us trust that He is the source of love, grace, wisdom, and power in our relationships (1 John 4:7-8). Let us seek His will for our marriages (Ephesians 5:17). Let us study His word for our marriages (Ephesians 5:25-26). Let us invite His presence into our marriages (Ephesians 5:18-21).
