February 8, 2026 "Love Like Jesus" • 1st Peter 1:22-25

Summary

The sermon explores 1 Peter 1:22-25, emphasizing the call for Christians to love one another with a pure heart and fervent spirit, motivated by being born again through the incorruptible word of God, which is Jesus Christ. It highlights the Christian paradox of suffering producing joy and the importance of holiness and obedience to God's truth. The preacher stresses that true love is selfless, sacrificial, and essential for the Christian life, supported by the teachings of Peter, John, and Paul. The sermon also clarifies that believers are redeemed not by the written word but by the living Word, Jesus Christ, whose blood is incorruptible and eternal.