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Sermon on
Loving When It's Difficult

 

1. Understanding the Command to Love

1.1 Recognizing love as a command, not a feeling John 13:34

1.2 Understanding that love is a decision 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

1.3 Embracing the challenge to love our enemies Matthew 5:44

2. The Nature of God's Love

2.1 God's love is unconditional Romans 5:8

2.2 God's love is sacrificial John 3:16

2.3 God's love is enduring Psalm 136:26

3. The Difficulties in Loving Others

3.1 Dealing with hurt and betrayal Psalm 55:12-14

3.2 Overcoming prejudice and bias James 2:9

3.3 Facing rejection and unreciprocated love Proverbs 14:10

4. The Power of Forgiveness in Love

4.1 Forgiveness as a pathway to love Colossians 3:13

4.2 The freedom in forgiving others Matthew 6:14-15

4.3 God's forgiveness as our model Ephesians 4:32

5. Practical Ways to Love When It's Difficult

5.1 Praying for those who hurt us Matthew 5:44

5.2 Serving others selflessly Galatians 5:13

5.3 Showing kindness and compassion Ephesians 4:32

6. The Reward of Loving When It's Difficult

6.1 Experiencing personal growth and maturity James 1:2-4

6.2 Reflecting God's character 1 John 4:7-8

6.3 Reaping blessings from God Luke 6:35

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