Extraordinary Value

Sermon Notes for 7.13 and 7.16

Extraordinary Value

Too often, I struggle with the sin of judgement. Maybe we all do. It is in our nature to categorize others. Our ancestors had a better chance for survival is they could “size others up” and decide if another was friend or ally, good material for a spouse, or someone to be trusted. While God commands us not to judge, this can be a hard habit to break. We judge others by their education, bank account, connections, reputation, success, social media posts, etc. The list of the ways we judge others is long and winding.

Fortunately, God loves us before we fit into any category to be judged and God loves us no matter where we fit into a category to be judged. Paul reminds us that there is nothing which can separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ. 1 John 4:10 states, “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.” God loves us even before we are aware of God’s love and God sent His son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins even before we are worthy. If you are having a bad day, remember that God loves you and loves you no matter how others might judge you. Out that extraordinary love, we are invited to love others, just as God loves us.

You are invited to join me this Sunday as we continue a journey of “Extraordinary” together as we explore Jesus’ extraordinary love for us all.

Blessings,

Rev. Sherri