Two Loves

Two Loves

Text: Ephesians 5:1-5 (NIV)

1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Follow God’s Pattern Of Love: Sacrificial Love

A.    Imitate The Love Expressed By God

1.      God’s Love Experienced

2.      God’s Love Imitated

B.     Illustrate The Love Exemplified By Christ

1.      A Costly Sacrifice Of Self

2.      A Loving Sacrifice For Others

3.      A Pleasing Sacrifice To God

III. Forsake Man’s Perversion Of Love: Sensual Love

A.    Exploring A Shameful Sexuality

B.     Expressing A Shameful Vulgarity

C.     Exacting A Shameful Penalty

IV. Conclusion: