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The Three Most Longed-For Words

Mark Rutland / various

A survey once asked people which words they most long to hear. The top three answers were: 1. “I love you.” 2. “I forgive you.” 3. “Supper’s ready.” These three phrases beautifully capture the gospel: God loves us. God forgives us. God invites us to His table.

How you’d preach it

Simple, warm way to open or close a gospel-centered message.

  • Grace
  • Love
  • Forgiveness

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