I. Preface A. Review context of Ephesians chapter 3 B. Why consider the love of Christ topically as we are? C. Setting the course for this sermon D. Introductory illustration: Marian Trench
II. Just how deep does Christ's love extend? A. Total Depravity 1. Jer 17:9, Eph 2:5, Rom 3:23, James 2:10, Isaiah 59:2 B. Sins of commission (breaking the commandments) C. Attitudes are sinful 1. Exodus 20:17, Gal 5:19-21 D. Sinners by nature 1. Rom 3:10-18, Psalm 51:5, 58:3 2. Young people do you know this about yourself? 3. Eph 4:18, Rom 7:18, Rom 8:8, John 15:5, 6:44, 8:34 E. Application “Lord, show me myself!†1. Unsaved: This is step 1 to being saved! 2. Christian: Labor to know this about yourself! F. Total Depravity is neglected in churches today 1. issues have replaced sin 2. The vernacular of preachers of old 3. The vernacular of the modern church 4. A Gospel call to Repentance and Faith
III. The Depth of Christ's Love A. A comparison to human love 1. Human love is dependent upon the object loved 2. But God loves those who hate Him a. Ezekiel 16:1-8 B. The love of Christ revealed in the Incarnation and the Cross
IV. Applications A. The love of Christ is deeper than your deepest pit – 1. Psalm 69:1-2,15 2. Deep calls unto deep – Psalm 42:7 3. His arms are deeper still – Deut 33:27
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“ Great Sermon! ” A real great sermon for the lost in the world, and also for those in Churches today, who just might be holding back preaching and speaking on the so-called hard things in the Word. Like the depravity of man, remaining sin in the lives of believers. I encourage all to listen to this Gospel centered Word from the Lord to all in the world, unsaved and those who are saved by grace.
A native of New York, Pastor LoSardo was saved by the grace of God in 1986 after hearing the Gospel from his brother, while pursuing a career in scientific research. He was ordained into the ministry in 1995 and served as the Associate Pastor of a large Messianic Congregation...
