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27 And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.” 1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient…

In John 13 we find Jesus sitting down to eat his last meal with his disciples. You'd think he'd be taking the opportunity to really relax and enjoy this time. But instead he jumps up and engages in the most demeaning task imaginable (for the time): washing his disciples' feet. Why? What was the point? Join Malcolm as he unpacks why and how this menial task informs one of the core priorities of Jesus' followers.

12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Intro: If the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't enough, it is layered…

Love People Let us pray. 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it? ” 27 So he answered and said, “ ‘ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,…

Being a neighbor is to love across difference.

Last week, we looked at John 13:1-17 , and Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. We saw how Jesus knew, and then Jesus loved. Actually, we stopped in the middle of the scene, and today we want to finish the scene. Jesus has just washed his disciples’ feet, and returned to the table. He tells them that they…

There are many things that “Love your Neighbour” is not! Loving your neighbour is obviously not harming them. You do not love your neighbour if you steal from them. You do not love your neighbour if you assault them. You do not love your neighbour if you gossip about them You do not love your neighbour…

Love can only be lived out through the Gospel

Efficiency Growing up we had all these big beautiful eucalyptus leaves in the backyard. But they would drop leaves EVERYWHERE! Not even seasonal, really, because Southern California didn’t have seasons. So my Dad came up with this great idea. Pay the children. For every bag of leaves… I’ll pay you a…

Love is Always At the Core Love Isn’t OK With Betrayal After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Love Isn’t OK With Betrayal It Wasn’t the Knowing It wasn’t the why It was how Judas got there It was what would…

How do we know if we are in the light? John shares the scope of love My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for…

John 13:34-35 ....It is not a Request... I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Before we dive in the deep water I want to make sure we have a understanding of the difference between the words, request and commandment. Request is defined as......an…

Love is.. the theme of countless songs and poems the mantra of numerous social agencies and movements. the motto of Hosanna Community Church - “where love ALWAYS comes first” the message of devotion between spouses - hopefully regularly and not only on the wedding day marks how parents care for and provide…

구호가 된 계명 요한복음 13장 3 4 -35 절 3 4 새 계명을 너희에게 주노니 서로 사랑하라 내가 너희를 사랑한 것 같이 너희도 서로 사랑하라 35 너희가 서로 사랑하면 이로써 모든 사람이 너희가 내 제자인 줄 알리라 오늘 설교의 제목은 “ 구호가 된 계 명 ” , “ 구호가 된 계명 ” 입니다. 오늘 말씀에서 예수님은 제자들에게 서로 사랑하라는 새 계명을 주십니다. 서로 사랑하라는 예수님의 말씀 은 논란의 여지가 없는 확실하고 틀림없는 하나님의 명령이 자 예수님의 요구 이며 부탁입니다. 오늘 본문 말씀 에서 예수님은 제자들에게…

John challenges this "elect lady" (a church) to live out and love the new commandment given to us by Jesus. Then protect that truth as a shepherd would protect a flock from a wolf.

What does it look like to love others, the way God loves.

The Great Commandment

Introduction <<PRAY>> <<READ 7-11>> Review? Connection to Sermon on the Mount? Last week - vv3-6, “A Confident Decree” - God’s love perfected in the one who keeps His word. Commandments - v6 - <<READ 2:6>> - saved sinners follow Jesus. Imperfectly? Yes. But they follow. Today - zeroes in on a specific…

Simeon First to encounter Jesus outside the Nativity story. Ecstasy and agony: Ecstasy: So moved at recognizing the Messiah That he is ready to die (nunc dimittis) To rest after seeing his life's goal achieved. Agony: after such joy he prophesies the resistance the child will face and the mother's suffering…

Vision We have talked for weeks of churches mostly dying or dead These churches compromised, tolerated, lost focus - lost vision Without revelation people run wild, but one who follows divine instruction will be happy. Without vision or direction we go no where. We need a baptism of clear seeing. We…

Introduction Open to John 13:1–11 , John chapter 13 verse 1-11 We come to Maundy Thursday, if you asked most evangelicals, especially under the age of 40, what Maundy Thursday is they would probably not know. And then if you started talking about Jesus washing feet, they again would probably not know…

Lou Gehrig’s Farewell On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig gave a farewell address to his baseball fans: (quoted from: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/lougehrigfarewelltobaseball.htm) Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about a bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest…

Introduction << LUKE 10 >> - Good Samaritan Distinction between those born of God - those who are saved by grace - and those who are still in the power of the evil one Last week, said that Jesus came to destroy the works of the evil one; His mission is to make us like Himself, and He is going to keep…

A visitor asked an old, bedridden woman who said she was trying to be a Christian: “Are you trying to be Mrs. Whyte?” “No, I am Mrs. Whyte.” “How long have you been Mrs. Whyte?” “Ever since this ring was put on my finger.” “That is how it is with me. I do not try to be a Christian. I have been one ever…