Love Speaks Louder
Introduction
John 15:13
Love. It’s a word that we hear a lot. Often, it’s a simple expression of sentiment toward someone or something. Other times “love” is a statement of devotion and commitment to the needs of someone else. This is the highest form of love and is what makes relationships strong, resilient and genuinely fulfilling. Expressing love is not mechanical or one-size-fits-all. Instead, it requires understanding how others are wired to receive it. In this series, we’ll use God’s example of loving us as a model for how we can effectively love each other. It begins with the greatest single act of love in all of history.
Love Speaks Louder
April 17, 2022 • Rusty Coram • Romans 5:6–11, Hebrews 12:1–2
The greatest single act of love in all of history happened on what we call Easter weekend. God entered the chaos caused by hatred, power-grabbing, self-centeredness, and fear to accomplish what seemed impossible. His love spoke louder and more clearly than all the noise. In the end, love won. Jesus won.
Use Your Words
April 24, 2022 • Rusty Coram • Matthew 22:34–40, John 13:34–35, Matthew 7:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29–32
There are many ways to show we love each other. It’s actually quite simple for people with the love language of Words of Affirmation. To love them well, we simply need to pay attention to what’s going on in their lives and offer unsolicited compliments or words of encouragement.
Time Well Spent
May 1, 2022 • Rusty Coram • 1 John 4:19–21, Luke 10:38–42
Some of us feel the most loved when we’re given undivided time and attention from others. To them, it shows our dedication and where our priorities lie. People with the love language of Quality Time don’t require gifts to feel loved – they just need you!
Better to Give and Receive
May 8, 2022 • Rusty Coram • John 3:16, 1 Chronicles 11:17–19, John 12:2–8, Mark 12:41–44
Have you heard the saying, “It’s the thought that counts?” While other expressions of love are good, when someone gives you a gift, it means they’ve put in special thought and planning. This speaks loudly for those whose love language is Receving Gifts
Caught in the Act
May 15, 2022 • Rusty Coram • 1 John 3:18–19, Mark 10:45, John 13:34–35, Matthew 5:43–48, James 2:19–20
Actions speak louder than words – Jesus modeled this for us on the grandest of scales. For those with the Acts of Service love language, having someone step in as a real difference-maker (in big and small ways) is the most powerful way to show love.