B.L.E.S.S. Week 4: Crownless Christians

Sermon Summary: 

This sermon explores the importance of kindness as a practical expression of God's love. It emphasizes how Christians are called to show kindness to others, just as God has shown kindness to us. The message encourages believers to be sensitive to the needs of others, respond spontaneously with acts of kindness, and be willing to sacrifice in order to serve others. The sermon ties this call to kindness to the broader theme of blessing others, using the acronym BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Story).

 

Key Points:

Kindness is love in action, a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see
We should respond to people with sensitivity, recognizing that everyone is hurting in some way
Acts of kindness should often be spontaneous, following the Holy Spirit's prompting
True kindness involves sacrifice and may come at a personal cost
We are all like Mephibosheth, crippled by sin, but invited to the King's table through Christ's kindness

Scripture Reference:

2 Samuel 9:1 - "David asked, 'Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?'"

 

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