August 7, 2022: “Seven Characteristics of a Minister of Love”
Words from the Word: (NKJV)
Hosea 3:1-5
Songs of Praise:
“Here I Am To Worship” and “One Thing Remains”
“At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”
“How Deep the Father’s Love”
Message: “Seven Characteristics of a Minister of Love”
~ Philippians 2:5-8
Love People Who Do Not Love You
Romans 5:6-8
Matthew 5:10-12
Luke 6:26-28
Be Concerned About the Lost Souls of People
Matthew 18:11
Mark 10:45
To Minister to People Who are Different Than We Are
Speak the Truth In Love
A Willingness to be Disciplined and to Discipline Others
Hebrews 12:5-8
Have a Willingness to Forgive
Matthew 6:12
Matthew 6:14-15
Matthew 18:21-22
Mark 11:25-26
Luke 6:37
Luke 17:3-4
Luke 23:34
Willingness to Sacrifice
Matthew 16:24-26
Why should I love people who don’t love me?
Why should I be concerned about the salvation of the lost.
Why should I forgive people when they treat me wrong?
Why should I get out of my comfort zone and deal with people who are different than I am?
Why should I speak the truth in love when I know that more than likely I”m going to be attacked for doing so?
Why should I go through the discipline process?
Why should I sacrifice all that I have?
Luke 18:28-30
Our Ministry is Never in Vain if it is Done in Love
Altar Song:
“My Jesus I Love Thee”
(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)