One of my mentors, John Perkins, determined that there is one thing that he wants to define the last years of his life - love. Dr. Perkins declared that love is the final fight (depictied in Switchfoot’s song The Sound (John M. Perkins’ Blues)). Nearing the end of his life, Dr. Perkins is led back to the primary teachings of Jesus and the disciples - love. From the great commandment (love God, love neighbor), to loving enemies, to knowing Jesus’s diciples by their love, to the seminal chapter on love, 1 Cor. 13. Love is commanded. Love is emphasised. Love is central. Romans 12:9-16 is about love applied in our lives and in the church.
In our Romans series, I will preach a mini-series on love over the next few weeks. This Sunday I will introduce this passage. I’m excited to look at love through the eyes of Paul in 1st century Rome. Spoiler alert… it is very similar to 2023 America! It is Communion Sunday - plan on joining everyone for a post-service communion meal at Urban Plates.
“Let love be genuine…” Romans 12:9a
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting inside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
love
When used of God, the doctrine that God eternally gives himself to others.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
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Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - sept. 3
romans: The Gospel Changes perspectives
romans 12:9-16 Intro
“love is the final fight”