In the book “Love Like That” Dr Les Parrott says, “Jesus saw what others didn’t. In fact, the Gospels mention that Jesus ‘saw’ forty times. And when he saw, he was almost always moved with compassion.” This week we focus on the love of Jesus that was mindful of others around Him. Dr Parrott also said that, “the life of Jesus is filled with these perceptive incidents. Where others saw a paralyzed man, Jesus saw faith. Where others saw a political traitor, Jesus saw a new disciple. Where others saw crowds of harassing people, Jesus saw people being harassed. Where others saw sinners, Jesus saw people in need of mercy.” Today we look at this love being displayed to Zacchaeus and also see how we as Christians have been called to Love Like That and to be mindful of others as Jesus has been mindful of us.
Mindful
September 25, 2022 • Pastor Joe Meyer
Self-Giving
October 23, 2022 • Pastor Ben Johnson
In the book “Love Like That” Dr Les Parrott says, “Jesus tells the disciples they must follow his example with each other. They must become like servants, setting aside concern for position and privilege. They must place others above themselves. Through footwashing, Jesus unforgettably shows that service, not status, is what he’s about.” This week we focus on the love of Jesus that is self-giving and sacrificial in nature. Today we look at this timeless story of Jesus taking the form of a servant and washing His disciples feet. What an amazing display of self-giving love and as Christians we have been called to Love Like That as we live a life of love that is focused on the love of God and the love of others.
Self-Giving
October 23, 2022 • Pastor Tim Phillips
In the book “Love Like That” Dr Les Parrott says, “Jesus tells the disciples they must follow his example with each other. They must become like servants, setting aside concern for position and privilege. They must place others above themselves. Through footwashing, Jesus unforgettably shows that service, not status, is what he’s about.” This week we focus on the love of Jesus that is self-giving and sacrificial in nature. Today we look at this timeless story of Jesus taking the form of a servant and washing His disciples feet. What an amazing display of self-giving love and as Christians we have been called to Love Like That as we live a life of love that is focused on the love of God and the love of others.
Bold
October 16, 2022 • Pastor Ben Johnson
In the book “Love Like That” Dr Les Parrott says, “when you are genuine, when you are true to your convictions, it shows. You speak up. You make a difference. People respect you--even if they disagree. They know you live not by what “feels right” but what is right.” This week we focus on the love of Jesus that was bold. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and many times he had to boldly shine His light to reveal the darkness of others. Martha was diligent and focused in her service but in her focus she tried to take away from Mary the only thing that was necessary for Mary at that time. Jesus boldly had to step in and speak the truth in love to Martha. As Christians we have been called to Love Like That as we live a life of love that is bold as we live “not for just what feels right but we live for what is right”.