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  THE MORE CHRIST HAS SUFFERED FOR US
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of loving Christ above all
things, as His sufferings demonstrate His infinite love for us.

Topics: "Love for Christ", "Sacrifice"
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16, John 15:13, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:4-5, Philippians 2:7-8, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 4:19

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the depth of Christ's sufferings should
correspondingly deepen our love for Him. He urges believers to
prioritize their love for Christ above all earthly desires,
relationships, and even life itself, recognizing that His immense
sacrifices warrant a superlative love in return. Brooks illustrates how
Christ's journey from heaven to earth, His servitude, and ultimate
sacrifice should ignite a passionate love within our hearts. He calls
for a heartfelt response to the sufferings of Christ, encouraging us to
let His love and sacrifice be the driving force in our lives.

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CONTENT
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The more Christ has suffered for us--the dearer Christ

should be unto us. The greater and the bitterer Christ's

sufferings have been for us--the greater and the sweeter

should our love be to Him. O my friends! there is no love

but a superlative love, which is any way suitable to the

transcendent sufferings of dear Jesus. Oh,

love Him above your lusts,

love Him above your relations,

love Him above the world,

love Him above all your contentments and enjoyments;

yes, love Him above your very lives!

Certainly the more Christ has suffered for us,

the more dear Christ should be unto us. The more

bitter His sufferings have been for us, the more

eminent should be our love to him. Oh, let a

suffering Christ lie nearest your hearts!

Christ is that golden pipe through which the golden

oil of salvation runs! Oh, how should this inflame our

love to Christ! Oh, that our hearts were more affected

with the sufferings of Christ! Who can tread upon these

hot coals, and his heart not burn in love to Christ?

Oh, the infinite love of Christ--that He should leave His

Father's bosom, and come down from heaven--that He

might carry you up to heaven; that he who was a Son

should take upon Him the form of a servant; that you

slaves should be made sons; that you enemies should

be made friends, that you heirs of wrath should be made

heirs of God; that to save us from everlasting ruin, Christ

should be willing to be made flesh, to lie in a manger, to

be tempted, deserted, persecuted, and to die upon a

cross! Oh what flames of love to Christ, should these

things kindle in all our hearts.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-more-christ-has-suffered-for-us/
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