Love Like A Centurion
Love Story
Justin Thomas
May 30, 2021

Matthew 8:5-13 / Luke 7:1-10

Centurion
- He is a roman officer of the most powerful country in the world. Great pride, great authority, he is a roman citizen. Out of the dozen or so countries Rome had control over, He works and lives in Israel.
- While in God’s country, Israel, he becomes deeply moved by the Jewish people. He falls in love w/ Israel.

  • Everything is set-up for him not to love Israel, or even like them.

    people.

  • He sees families, faith, passion, here’s the stories… he lets a

    happen…

  • “Your affections betray your

    .”

  • It had to cost him something. Love empties

    . Love is a verb.

  • Listen to the Elders of the Synagogue:
    o “He is worthy for you to do this for Him. He loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue (church).”

  • He had

    , and because of Love, used those connections to help someone.

We know…
- Centurion loves Israel and built a church for them.
-

loves Israel and is building a church for her and .

Our heritage……..HEART OF THE CHURCH
- Acts 2:41-47 - Acts 4:29-35
- One heart and soul – my

is yours
- Everything in common – my is yours

1 Cor. 3:10-15 - What are you doing in Jesus name? What are you building?

You are standing on someone else’s foundation.
- Parents, Family, Friend…How did you get here?

Do you have LOVE LIKE A CENTURION?
- What do you love? What are you building? What is it costing you?

“Do you love Me? Do you have affection for me? Build my church. Extend Father’s Kingdom.”

The Power of Love:
- Distant Country turns into a Deep Calling.
- Property turns into a


- Job turns into
- A co-worker turns into someone your .
- Retirement from your job turns into others.
- A ministry HCF support turns into your personal .
- Your down time turns into time at the Rescue Mission.

Love empties pockets and builds God’s Kingdom.
What do you love, for Jesus name? Show me what your building?

MY PRAYER:

Father, teach me love like you love. Soften my heart. Soften my eyes. Use me to change a life, to change a family, to change a nation. Use my time, my money, my prayers to advance your kingdom. Show me Father how I can impact this world for Christ. Because of Your Son Jesus. Amen.