Scripture:  John 13:34, Ephesians 2:1-10

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary: The sermon emphasizes that human relationships often become transactional, but Jesus, as our rabbi, calls us to love others as He has loved us, rooted in grace rather than scorekeeping. Drawing from Ephesians 2, Scott reminds listeners that apart from Christ we were spiritually dead, yet God, rich in mercy, made us alive by grace, not by our works. This grace is a gift, freely received, and it reshapes how we see both God and others. Because of this gift, we are created in Christ to do good works, not to earn love but to live differently out of gratitude. Ultimately, grace received must become grace released—transforming marriages, families, friendships, and even interactions with enemies into places where unearned kindness flows.