1 John Signs of Life | Week 6 'Living Out God's Love in Community'

Aug 3, 2025    Nick Seders

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the commandment to love one another as a sign of spiritual life in Christ. It emphasizes that while this command is ancient, it takes on new meaning through Jesus' perfect example and the indwelling of God's love in believers. The sermon challenges Christians to demonstrate tangible love for fellow believers as evidence of their own spiritual vitality and transformation in Christ.


Key Points:

The command to love one another is both old and new

Jesus perfectly exemplified God's love, giving it fresh meaning

Love for fellow believers is a sign of spiritual life in Christ

Hatred or indifference towards other believers indicates spiritual darkness

Genuine love is demonstrated through action, not just words

Christian love doesn't ignore problems but addresses them with care

Loving others as Christ loved us involves self-sacrifice and meeting needs


Scripture Reference:

1 John 2:7-11

1 John 3:11-18