Love Builds
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· 8 viewsThis series explores how faith, hope, and love function as essential virtues for life together in Christ. Far from being abstract virtues, they shape how we live, serve, encourage, and persevere together as the Body.
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Sermon 3: Love That Builds Us
Sermon 3: Love That Builds Us
Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; John 13:34–35
Supporting Cross-References: 1 John 4:7–12; Ephesians 4:15–16; 1 Corinthians 8:1
Key Ideas:
Key Ideas:
Love is the greatest, the defining mark of discipleship.
Love is not abstract—it is patient, kind, selfless (1 Cor 13).
In community, love builds others up (Eph 4:16).
The world will know we belong to Christ by our love (John 13:35).
Suggested Application:
Suggested Application:
Challenge: What does it look like to love sacrificially here?
Call to Action: Identify one practical way to serve or show love this week.
Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; John 13:34–35
Theme: Love is the greatest of these—selfless, sacrificial, and essential to Christian community.
Suggested Subpoints:
Love as Christ’s Command
A new commandment to love as He loved us. (John 13:34)
Love as the Mark of Discipleship
The world knows we are His by our love. (John 13:35)
Love That Builds Up, Not Tears Down
Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. (1 Corinthians 8:1)
Love That Is Patient and Kind
The practical description of love’s character. (1 Corinthians 13)
Love That Pursues Maturity in Others
Speaking the truth in love to grow the body. (Ephesians 4:15–16)
Love That Reflects God’s Nature
We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:7–12)
