LEFC Sermon Podcast

1 Peter 4:9 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”

Love one another.

We conclude today our series Established- Holding on to Gospel Hope.

We all know that we’re supposed to share our faith. But, all too often, we talk ourselves out of that discussion. So when’s it going to happen that you share the greatest message with the person you love so much?

Whatever you do…do it all in Jesus name.

1. By his authority.

2. By his example and permission.

3. To his credit.

Our first place of mission is our oikos—household…family members and beyond.

Whatever you do… Application begins at home, our oikos!

This week: Colossians 3:17 Edict: “Whatever you do…do it all” “Everything…everything”“ Whatever you do…” “If you hear nothing else…” Becomes a summary statement to hold on to.

Colossians 3:16 continues in giving practical, measurable, marks of what a new life in Christ looks like. As Paul describes the new, supernatural community of “The Church” he describes it as a community where the message of Christ dwells in...

“His love is so strong that if there be any accusation – if at any time sin or devil come to accuse, it moves God to bless. His love is so violent, it is so set, that he takes occasion to bless so much the more.

 

(Thomas Goodwin, "The Works...

Good news—The Savior, the Messiah has come!