University Church Of Eugene Sermons

In this episode, we explore how the Bible calls us to grow in love and community through our relationships in the church. Using 1 Peter 1:13–2:3 as a foundational passage, we’ll unpack the balance of head, heart, and hands in cultivating love for one another and the transformative power of God’s truth.Main Points: 1. The Head, Heart, and Hands Working Together • Scripture calls us to align our thoughts, emotions, and actions. 1 Peter 1:13 challenges us to prepare our minds for action and set our hope fully on God’s grace. • Our hope and holiness must flow from a mind renewed in truth, a heart kindled by that hope, and hands committed to holy living (1 Peter 1:13-21). 2. Going in God’s Order to Cultivate Love • True love grows through obedience to God’s Word, beginning with belief and action before emotions. 1 Peter 1:22–25 reminds us that love is rooted in the imperishable seed of God’s Word, which transforms our hearts and shapes our lives. • When we prioritize truth over feelings, we experience the deep joy