Love One Another: A true church has sacrificial love for one another

Reformed Baptist Church of Kansas City

John 13:34-35 gives one of the more famous commands of Jesus to Christians. But, especially in the context of the whole chapter, it is actually a command for members of the local church--if it is to be a true church--to love one another sacrificially.-This sermon makes this point and then gives 10 practical ways this can be applied in the local church.-Love One Another (in the local church)I. This is a New Commandment (and to the church)II. Jesus Commands Us to Love One Another SacrificiallyIII. By Loving One Another Sacrificially, All Will Know We are ChristiansIV. If We Do Not Love One Another Sacrificially, We will Cease Being a True Church (Rev 2:1-5; Eph 1:15-16)V. Ten Things to be Put to Death in order to Love One Another as Jesus has Loved Us in the Church. ---Put to Death...---1. ...your reasons to not attend worship services.---2. ...your shyness and parts of personality that keep you from greeting people.---3. ...your hurt feelings and grudges.---4. ...your pride.---5. ...your excuses for not practicing hospitality.---6. ...your fear of practicing loving correction when another church member sins.---7. ...your excuses for not tithing.---8. ...your grumbling, complaining, and criticizing.---9. ...your habit of using all your free time for yourself.--10. ...your reasons for not using your talents, skills, or spiritual gifts for the good of the church.