The call to love the Church

Sermon Passage: Ephesians 5:25-30
Sermon Title: The call to love the church
Sermon By: Pastor Kevin
Sermon Outline:

1. The mystery is profound, and... it refers to Christ and the church (5:32)
   1. Still applies to marriage (5:33)
2. The heavy call to love the Church
   1. Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her (5:25)
      1. God's people were never perfect or even good, yet this love came
   2. That he might sanctify her (5:26)
3. He who loves his wife loves Himself (5:29)
   1. God loves Himself
   2. God nourishes and cherishes the church (5:29)