http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that participation in the Lord's Table requires more than mere remembrance of Jesus; it demands a commitment to both vertical devotion to Christ and horizontal fellowship within the body of Christ. The speaker draws heavily from 2 Peter 1, outlining a process of spiritual growth—diligence in faith leading to virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, and brotherly affection—culminating in love. Ultimately, true love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, must come from a pure heart, exemplified by the selfless principle that 'love never seeks its own.'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Remembering Jesus together in fellowshipPartaking in the Lord's table should always center our attention on Jesus, keeping our eyes fixed on Him just as the disciples did during the Last Supper.
Symbolizing our vertical and horizontal commitmentThe Lord instituted this event to symbolize our commitment both to Christ as head and to one another in the body, requiring us to examine our relationships with fellow believers.
Adding diligence to God's promisesBelievers are called to build upon God's magnificent promises by exercising faith to develop virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, and brotherly affection.2 Peter 1:5
The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heartThe ultimate aim of biblical instruction is love springing from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith, requiring us to examine the purity of our love for both God and the church.
Love never seeks its ownTesting the purity of our love reveals that true love, as described in First Corinthians 13, never seeks its own interests or personal glory.1 Corinthians 13:5
Recognizing evidences of self-seekingDesiring approval, wanting to appear spiritual, seeking honor, or becoming easily offended are all signs of self-seeking that contaminate our love.
Purifying our motivation in following the LordAs our love is purified, we stop following God merely to avoid hell or gain rewards, and instead love Him simply because He first loved us.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit for pure lovePure love from a pure heart cannot be sustained overnight and only comes through a continuous, burning desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that participation in the Lord's Table requires more than mere remembrance of Jesus; it demands a commitment to both vertical devotion to Christ and horizontal fellowship within the body of Christ. The speaker draws heavily from 2 Peter 1, outlining a process of spiritual growth—diligence in faith leading to virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, and brotherly affection—culminating in love. Ultimately, true love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, must come from a pure heart, exemplified by the selfless principle that 'love never seeks its own.'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Remembering Jesus together in fellowshipPartaking in the Lord's table should always center our attention on Jesus, keeping our eyes fixed on Him just as the disciples did during the Last Supper.
Symbolizing our vertical and horizontal commitmentThe Lord instituted this event to symbolize our commitment both to Christ as head and to one another in the body, requiring us to examine our relationships with fellow believers.
Adding diligence to God's promisesBelievers are called to build upon God's magnificent promises by exercising faith to develop virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, and brotherly affection.2 Peter 1:5
The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heartThe ultimate aim of biblical instruction is love springing from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith, requiring us to examine the purity of our love for both God and the church.
Love never seeks its ownTesting the purity of our love reveals that true love, as described in First Corinthians 13, never seeks its own interests or personal glory.1 Corinthians 13:5
Recognizing evidences of self-seekingDesiring approval, wanting to appear spiritual, seeking honor, or becoming easily offended are all signs of self-seeking that contaminate our love.
Purifying our motivation in following the LordAs our love is purified, we stop following God merely to avoid hell or gain rewards, and instead love Him simply because He first loved us.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit for pure lovePure love from a pure heart cannot be sustained overnight and only comes through a continuous, burning desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
