The Secrets of Lasting Love
Sermon Series: 40 Days of Love
November 20, 2022
Pastor Phil Chorlian
I will show you my love forever. So says the Lord who saves you. —Isaiah 54:8 (TEV)
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. —John 15:12
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. —I Corinthians 13:7
I. Lasting love extends
Love always protects. —I Corinthians 13:7
There is no one who always does what is right, not even one. —Romans 3:10
Accept each other just as Christ accepted you. —Romans 15:7
II. Lasting love expresses
Love always trusts. —I Corinthians 13:7
Three
1 - When there is a gap between what I expect and what I experience, I’ll fill it with
2 - When I observe others filling the gaps with suspicion, I’m going to come to your
3 - If what I experience and see begins to erode my trust, I’ll come directly
III. Lasting love expects the
Love always hopes. —I Corinthians 3:17
The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. 3 You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4 No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married. —Isaiah 62:2-4
IV. Lasting love endures the
Love always perseveres. —I Corinthians 13:7