Selfless Love
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Abiding in Christ (Session 3)
By Joseph Carroll1348:33Abiding in ChristSelfless LoveAbidingMAT 22:37JHN 15:10ROM 5:51CO 13:4GAL 2:20EPH 3:17PHP 2:3HEB 11:11JN 4:19Joseph Carroll emphasizes the profound experience of abiding in Christ, illustrating how true love for God leads to selflessness and a life dedicated to serving others. He recounts the story of a High Court justice in India who, after finding Christ, devoted his life to ministering to the Untouchables, highlighting the cost of true discipleship. Carroll explains that abiding in Christ requires total submission and faith, allowing believers to experience the fullness of God's love and joy. He stresses that faith is not merely belief but a restful trust in Christ's faithfulness, which transforms one's life into a vessel of love for others. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life lived for Christ and others, rooted in the understanding of our oneness with Him.
Thou Shalt Be to Him Instead of God
By A.B. Simpson0Selfless LoveRepresentation of GodEXO 7:1MAT 5:16JHN 15:12ROM 10:122CO 9:8GAL 5:13EPH 5:1PHP 2:3COL 3:231JN 4:19A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound responsibility and honor of representing God to others, as exemplified by Moses and Aaron. He encourages believers to embody the unchanging and dependable nature of God in their interactions, fostering trust and love in their relationships. Simpson highlights that living a life of self-forgetfulness and generosity reflects God's character, urging us to bless others as God blesses us. By doing so, we can elevate our lives and the lives of those around us, fulfilling our divine calling. Ultimately, he calls for a life that mirrors God's love and beneficence.