Love
Love Assured
| 1 John 5 |
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
Recognising True Love
| 1 John 4 |
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
Love You Can See
| 1 John 3:11-24 |
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
Love at the End
| 1 John 2:15-27 |
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Walk the Talk
| 1 John 2:1-14 |
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
Our Christian Benefits Package
| Romans 5:1-5 |
What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God
What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God
How? Church
| Hebrews 10:19-25; Romans 12 |
How does ‘church’ bring glory to God? Outline By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24) to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25) one another (Romans 12) (A word about elders)
How does ‘church’ bring glory to God? Outline By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24) to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25) one another (Romans 12) (A word about elders)
Partners in Love
| Philippians 1:1-11 |
What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people. Outline To God’s holy people (vv1-2) Are you thankful? (vv3-6) What fills your heart? (vv7-8) What do you pray? (vv9-11)
What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people. Outline To God’s holy people (vv1-2) Are you thankful? (vv3-6) What fills your heart? (vv7-8) What do you pray? (vv9-11)
Truth and Love
| Matthew 5:33-48 |
As we continue listening to Jesus’ teaching his followers, he calls them to be people who speak truth, refuse to retaliate, and love enemies. It’s a huge call, but it’s good news as we see it lived out by Jesus. Outline Speak the truth (vv33-37) Do not resist (vv38-42) Love Enemies (vv43-47) Because this is our God (v48) Note: this sermon was pre-recorded.
As we continue listening to Jesus’ teaching his followers, he calls them to be people who speak truth, refuse to retaliate, and love enemies. It’s a huge call, but it’s good news as we see it lived out by Jesus. Outline Speak the truth (vv33-37) Do not resist (vv38-42) Love Enemies (vv43-47) Because this is our God (v48) Note: this sermon was pre-recorded.
True Love
| Malachi 1:1-5 |
Do you think God loves you? Do you feel God’s love? In this message from Malachi 1, we see how God’s love is known not in our situation but in God’s salvation. Outline Meet Malachi (v1) How have you loved us? (vv2-5, Genesis 25) God’s choosing love (Romans 9) Do you know God’s love?
Do you think God loves you? Do you feel God’s love? In this message from Malachi 1, we see how God’s love is known not in our situation but in God’s salvation. Outline Meet Malachi (v1) How have you loved us? (vv2-5, Genesis 25) God’s choosing love (Romans 9) Do you know God’s love?
