Love Like Jesus
Love Like Jesus
What does it mean to love like Jesus? God loves you right where you are, but He loves you too much to leave you where you are. Loving like Jesus means embracing a life of surrender to Him. It’s more than a one-time prayer or consistent church attendance. It’s a gritty, heart-level posture that affects every area of life. And there’s always a next step.
As we read through scripture we can’t help but notice a path that God most often leads His people down. It starts with knowing and loving Him and leads to knowing and loving people. We’re convinced loving like Jesus is an invitation to…
Cultural Values
We submit to God’s Word in all things
because God’s Word is the ultimate truth. (John 1:1 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We celebrate change
because a relationship with Jesus leads to a lifestyle of change. (Romans 12:2)
We sacrifice our preferences to reach others
because Jesus came to seek and save the lost. (Mark 10:45 | Luke 19:10)
We confront one another in love
because Jesus confronted us in love first. (Matthew 18:15 | Ephesians 4:15-16)
We forgive others
because Jesus forgives us. (Ephesians 4:32)
We prioritize community
because God calls us to live in relationship with one another. (Hebrews 10:25)
We cultivate Christ-centered families
because families are the foundation of every community. (Colossians 3:18-21)
We strive for unity in Christ
because Jesus calls us to live in unity. (John 17:20-23)
We give generously
because God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
We pray boldly
because fulfilling God’s purpose for us is impossible without Him. (1 John 5:14)
We embrace God-sized vision
because without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)
We commit to teach the next generation
because the future world needs Jesus. (Psalm 78:5-7)