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Text: Ephesians 5:25-29
Title: “Sacrificial Love"
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell
Ephesians 5:25-29 KJV
Introduction
Genesis 2:22-24 KJV
Ephesians 5:25 KJV
I. Sacrificial Love is Selfless
A. Through Giving
Romans 12:10 KJV
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 KJV
B. Through Serving
John 10:17-18 KJV
Philippians 2:3-4 KJV
Matthew 16:25 KJV
II. Sacrificial Love is Sanctifying
A. Produces a Godly Testimony
1 Peter 3:7 KJV
1 Peter 5:8 KJV
B. Produces a Cleansed Family
Psalm 119:9 KJV
John 17:17 KJV
4 Ways to Sanctify Your Family
1. Family Devotions (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
2. Church Attendance
3. Internet Guidelines (Psalm 101:3)
4. Clear Boundaries (Romans 13:14)
III. Sacrificial Love is Securing
A. Through Expressive Love
How To Nourish Your Wife
1. She needs confidence that flows from your spiritual leadership.
2. She needs assurance that she is meeting your needs.
3. She needs joy in knowing that you delight in her as a person.
4. She needs peace in knowing you understand her limitations and lovingly protect her.
5. She needs intimate fellowship that comes from your attention and quality conversation.
6. She needs affirmation that you are committed to her above all else.
7. She needs trust that you will not willingly deceive her.
B. Through Emphatic Love
1 Corinthians 7:33 KJV
Conclusion
Ephesians 4:32 KJV