Century Baptist Church
Valentine's Day is a day set aside to focus on love. In a church that is fueled by joy in the Lord, the love that Believers have for one another should be thoughtful, unique, and selfless.
Philippians 4:14-17 ESV
John 13:34-35 ESV
Hallmark - unique qualities or characteristics
The hallmark of a thriving church body is the love for one another
1. Incredibly Thoughtful
Followers of Christ should be grateful toward one another
Followers of Christ should be thoughtful toward one another
Fellowship = make a deposit into
Never think of yourself as better than anyone else in any way.
Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
Romans 12:15-16 ESV
2. Astonishingly Unique
The Lord works through redeemed people in order to meet the needs of others.
Taking care of one another is never intended to be a burden.
The Church should be BEGGING to be a part of God's global mission!
2 Corinthians 8
The Church should always be looking for ways to act FIRST!
3. Extremely Selfless
Paul continually reminds us in the book of Philippians that all that we do is through humility modeled to us by Christ.
Never let pride keep you from giving or receiving
As Christians, our relationships with one another are about the relationships, not what we can gain from them.
Paul's deepest joys were not found in the gifts given, but in the hearts of those who gave the gifts.
