First United Methodist CHURCH Sermons
When the rich man came to ask Jesus about what he needed to do to inherit eternal life, no one was quite ready for the answer. Jesus said that there is nothing that we can do to earn it – yet God’s grace gives everyone the chance to receive salvation. Just like the rich man, do we leave encounters with Jesus grieving for what we have to give up? What things do we love more than Jesus? How do we love ourselves more than the one who created us? Real love – Jesus’ love – denies self for the sake of others. Can we accept the challenge to love others like Jesus did?
Today's sermon is "Moving Beyond Self" and comes from Matthew 19:16-30.
Points from today's sermon:
The Selfless Love of Jesus: Denying Self for the Sake of Others
1. Understanding Real Love
. Love defined by Jesus is an action.
. Jesus embodied this love
2. The Encounter with the Rich Young Man
. Young man seeks eternal life.
. Jesus calls him to radical discipleship, denial of self for sake of others.
3. Denying Self in Love
. Surrender of will for the greater good.
. Jesus love embraces a lifestyle of service and humility.
. We are called to be like Jesus and put others first.
4. Embracing Selfless Love
. Transformation of our hearts and minds.
. We love because He first loved us.
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Join us for our upcoming sermon series!
Messy: Loving Others Isn’t Easy
Faith is a complicated thing. Understanding the roots of our faith so that we can live as disciples of Jesus gets tricky. But, sharing our faith with others is where things can get messy. This series will help us look at the commands to "love God" and "love others" in a new way so that we can be prepared and excited to share the love of God with anyone and everyone we meet.
