A Love That Makes God Known (Ruth 2:14-23)

We should pursue a love that encourages faith and hope in God. Three hopes for our love: I. A love that creates community II. A love that makes God known III. A love that encourages hope and faith

Where Love Grows (Ruth 2:1-13)

A steadfast love for others, grows in the soil of humility and faith. Soil #1: Our humility before God Soil #2: Our relationship with God Soil #3: Our trust in the sovereignty of God

Being God’s Steadfast Love (Ruth 1:6-18)

Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love:  covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others

Gospel-Centered Disciples Who Exalt (1 Peter 4:7-11)

5 ways that we should exalt Christ: Exalt Christ by adopting a war-time mentality Exalt Christ by praying effectively Exalt Christ by loving one another Exalt Christ by showing hospitality Exalt Christ by serving others with your gift

Put On Love (Colossians 3:14-15)

Bearing with One Another (Colossians 3:11-13)

We must let the truth of Christ fuel our love for others.

Work as Discipleship: Building Kingdom-Minded Relationship (Matthew 22:34-40)

Sharing Our Own Selves (1 Thessalonians 2:8)

The gospel fuels us to genuinely invest in each other’s lives.

Gospel-Centered Community: Loving What Christ Loves (1 Timothy 3:14-16)

Let the meaning and magnificence of the church encourage your passionate participation in the church.

The Great Commandment and All of Life (Matthew 23:34-40)

All of life is about loving God and loving others