EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 33 MIN
Basics of Love: Loving like Jesus Loves Me
from Impact Christian Church · host Jeff Souders
This sermon focuses on how Jesus loves us — and therefore how we should love others. Anchored in John 13:34 and other scriptures, the teaching explains three ways Jesus’ love should shape us: Accept others as Jesus accepts us — God welcomes us unconditionally, so we’re called to do the same. Forgive as Jesus forgives — Colossians and Romans remind believers there’s no condemnation in Christ, and we’re to extend that freedom to others. Believe in others as Jesus believes in us — Jesus empowers His followers to trust in others’ potential and spur one another on toward love and good deeds. The practical emphasis is on breaking down barriers of judgment, embracing others in their weakness, and nurturing a community where love mirrors Christ’s grace and belief in transformation. The key takeaway: Love grows when we reflect Jesus’ acceptance, forgiveness, and belief in other The post Basics of Love: Loving like Jesus Loves Me appeared first on Impact Christian Church.
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“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.” John 13:34 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”John 13:15 Accept others as Jesus accepts me “The Father gives me my people. Everyone of them will come to me, and I WILL ALWAYS ACCEPT THEM.” John 6:37 “Even if my mother and father forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” Psalm 27:10 “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you.” Romans 15:7 Forgive Others Like Jesus Forgives Me “I am the God who forgives your sins, and I do this because of who I am. I will not hold your sins against you.” Isaiah 43:25 “There is now NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28 “You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, andyou will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37 Believe In Others Like Jesus Believes in Me “Then Jesus told them, “I assure you, if you have faith and don’t doubt you can do things like this and much more!” Matthew 21:21 “The truth is, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” John 14:12 “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”Hebrews 10:24 “May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love really is.” Ephesians 3:18 The post Basics of Love: Loving like Jesus Loves Me appeared first on Impact Christian Church.
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