Love Like Jesus - Sermon

Kowloon International Baptist Church - Dr. James "Butch" Tanner's sermon titled "Love Like Jesus" Luke 2:6-7 delivered on 24 December 2023. Please visit us at: www.hkkibc.org
Sermon:
Luke 2:6-7
While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Christianity is a religion of love, and the holy and righteous God of Christianity is also a God of love. Almost all other religions see God differently. The gods they worship are often furious and strict. For them, life becomes a balancing act to influence these gods to not punish or curse their life and work. Many people serve those gods out of a desire to escape his wrath or curse. There is no option to live within his blessing and love.
The God of Christianity is holy. Holiness demands a flawless life to be acceptable. The God of Christianity states that without perfection, complete flawless perfection for the entirety of a lifetime, there is wrath and judgment poured out. However, God declares us judged, loves us, and provides for complete forgiveness, transformation, and restoration in our lives.
Jesus becomes the greatest act of love ever experienced in our world.
1. Jesus has loved you forever.
Jeremiah 31:3, Ephesians 1:4
2. Jesus stepped out of heaven because of His love for you.
John 1:1-4, Philippians 2:5-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9
3. Jesus risks total rejection because of His love.
John 1:5, John 3:19, Romans 1:21-23, Luke 20:17
4. Jesus loved you and willingly became the perfect sacrifice.
Genesis 22:8, Hebrews 4:15, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Matthew 20:28, Titus 2:14, John 10:18