Living For Christ Looks Like This

Living for Christ is more than words; it’s practical love in action. In Romans 15:22–29, Paul shows what love for God looks like: persevering through opposition, standing united around truth, giving generously to meet real needs, and courageously partnering to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Learn how this kind of love advances the gospel and reflects the heart of Jesus. 00:00 Scripture Reading & Prayer — Romans 15:22–29 02:40 For the Love of God: Why Love Must Be Our Motivation 04:26 Love Without Action Is Empty 06:31 Love Shapes How We Treat Others 06:46 - 1. Will We Go To The Ends Of The Earth? 07:21 - 1A. We Must Put Up With The Challenges 07:58 Embracing Opposition and Spiritual Resistance 08:18 - 1B. We Must Be Open To What He Has Next 10:23 - 1C. We Must Be Willing To Work Together 10:41 Unity Built on Truth, Not Compromise 12:47 Never Sacrifice Truth for Unity 13:10 - 2. Will We Display The Practical Love Of God? 14:55 - 2A. As Love Looks For The Opportunity 14:58 Displaying the Practical Love of God 15:03 Love Looks for Opportunities to Serve 17:49 Real Stories of Practical Love in Action 18:55 Ministering to the Saints Defined 21:14 Every Believer Is a Minister 22:03 Generosity That Pleases God 27:58 Socialism vs Biblical Stewardship 33:24 Courage vs Cowardice in Following Christ 35:26 Faith That Moves Forward, Not Back 36:51 - 2B. As Love Responds To The Need 37:13 Giving With Joy, Not Fear 41:12 God Loves a Cheerful Giver 43:07 Standing in the Plate — Giving Your Life 50:24 Love Responds to the Need 52:20 Love Unites Jew and Gentile 52:25 - 2C. As Love Unites Jew And Gentile Alike 54:09 The Widow’s Offering Explained 1:00:14 Giving Your Life to God 1:04:26 Gospel Invitation & Closing Prayer