I. Preface A. Review context of Ephesians B. Why consider the love of Christ topically? C. Setting the course for this sermon D. Introductory illustration: Ultra-distance running
II. The EXPANSE of Christ's love A. Nothing is too far from God's reach 1. Gen 18:14, Num 11:23, (Dt 30:4-5) B. God's arms are not too short 1. Isaiah 50:2, 59:1, (Job 40:9) 2. (Psalm 22:1); Psalm 139:8-10 C. Application: Think of a person who appears furthest from God's saving grace, and pray that the arm of God'smercy will reach down and save them.
III. The ENDURANCE of Christ's love A. His love endures forever – Psalm 118, Psalm 136 (26 times!) B. God is unchanging – Mal 3:6 C. The attribute of God's immutability 1. in His essence (Psalm 90:1-2) 2. in His attributes (love - 1 John 4:8) 3. in His will (without passions = impassable) D. God's immutability is a terror to the wicked 1. Justice or Mercy – which do you desire? E. God's immutability is a comfort to believers because it means that God is always faithful to the promises of His Word 1. He is our Rock (Deut 32:4, Psalm 18:2, 31) 2. Great is His faithfulness (Lam 3:21-23, Psalm 36:5) F. Application: Is your love changing? (1 Cor 13:4,5,7) or, as you comprehend the love of Christ, are you being conformed to that image?
IV. The ETERNALITY of Christ's love A. Eternity past to eternity future (Ps 102:25-27, 103:17, Jer 31:3) 1. God's love in eternity past (election) a. Col 3:12, 1 Thess 1:4, 2 Thess 2:13, Eph 1:4-5, 2:4-5 2. God's love in eternity future – John 13:1 a. How long is unto the end? end of life? until we sin? b. No! 1 Cor 1:8, 2 Cor 1:2, 2 Thess 3:3-4, Jude 24-25 3. Love this way! SS 2:8-13
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
“ Great Sermon! ” I hadn’t really understood the length of God’s immutability. It really helped us understand His Eternal nature as well, and also helped us understand why our fickle changing and changing can never match His unchangeable faithfulness! Great Sermon!
west coast reader (7/12/2010)
from western usa
“ Great Sermon! ” Really really good! It helped me understand some things about Christ and the nature of God that I had struggled with for some time.
Martin & Nancy (7/5/2010)
from Ontario, Canada
“ Great Sermon! ” Wow. You've blessed us again with one of the most powerful and relevant messages with regard to the length of Christ's love for us.
This message is a MUST HEAR for anyone wondering if God can be truly depended upon for His love and steadfastness.
Thank you SO much for this. We will be passing this along to as many friends that we can!
M & N
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...
#21 - Top Played Sermon (48-Hours) on 10/16/2010
