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A Love that Works Intro: John MacArthur said, Christianity is a show-leather faith; a living, practical faith that hits the streets in normal, everyday life, affecting everything from believers’ simplest attitudes and most mundane actions to their profoundest thoughts and most noble deeds. Thessalonica…

Introduction Spiritual Blessings (v1-14) Introduction (v1-3) An Inheritance (v4-14) - Spiritual blessings of the Saints Of Being Chosen (v4); Of Adoption (v5); Of Acceptance (v6); Of Redemption (v7); Of Revelation (v8-10); Of Predestination (v11); Of Assurance (v12-14) Paul’s First Prayer (v15-23) Paul’s…

In the Bible, Jesus Christ tells his disciples to love one another. He says in John 15:12, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." Jesus set the example of love by dying on the cross for our sins. If we want to follow Jesus, we must love others. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. When we love others, we are reflecting the love of Christ. Learn more in the message Love One Another

Bible Reading Week 41 This Week’s Theme: Looking After Your New Family Word for the Week is Family: A unit ordained by God for the comfort and protection of its members. It is usually a group of relatives, but the people of God are also seen as a family. Memory verse: Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we…

Consideration Imagine I get on a public bus and sit on an aisle seat with my legs comfortably stretched out into the aisle. When someone else gets on the bus and walks down the aisle, what do you think I might do. Why? Consideration. This is what Paul is calling us to here. Consideration of others. Good…

Today we turn our attention back to the gospels and the story of Jesus. However, we are still focusing on unpacking what it means to be a forever family of God. Over the next three weeks we will be looking at what it means to be a loving, generous, and hospitable people. So while we are going to the…

The Bible tells us that we should “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another" (Colossians 3:16). This is an important commandment, because it reminds us that we are all responsible for helping each other grow in our faith. We should never stop learning, and we should always be ready to help others learn as well. Learn how we can build up the body of Christ and make sure that everyone is growing in their relationship with God in the message Teach and Admonish One Another

Practice the basic skills to face any opponent the basic principles to apply to any situation Review We should decide not to spiritually trip or trap another believer (v. 13). The trip or trap is what another Christian believes is wrong (v. 14). You could bring down a fellow Christian by what you exercise,…

Imagine a world where genuine brotherly kindness was the driving force behind every act of faith. What would your world like if you were part of that? We will explore how embracing and expressing brotherly kindness can not only strengthen our relationships with others but also deepen our own faith in our loving Father in profound ways. Learn more in the 11 part of How to Build Your Faith with How brotherly kindness builds faith.

Text: John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” I. Saints Have Been Charged 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love…

We are a busy people. We have our family and friends, our social activities and hobbies—all the things that occupy our time. But who are we along the way, when we are going from one place to the next? If you see a stranger stranded along the road do you stop to led assistance? Our response reveals much…

What would you be willing to do? How far are you willing to go picture inserted here. Illustration: hurting child (would want to protect); sick child (be willing to take their place). A troubled child (willing to take on their punishment). What would you be willing to do, go if to save, or lead someone…

I. A GREAT DESIRE A. 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20 (ESV) — 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered…

Intro Thank you all for being here today. It is true for many of us that undoubtedly the direction of our culture in America is moving further away from Jesus and closer to selfishness and worse yet even an anti God type culture for some. But as people of God we need to have unity and also demonstrate…

The Results of God’s Love I have spent a few weeks in these lessons from 1 John, talking about the results of God’s love. This is one of my favorite books in the New Testament. It is full of insight that comes from the beloved apostle John, after many years, probably many decades of living with a full…

In John 13 we find Jesus sitting down to eat his last meal with his disciples. You'd think he'd be taking the opportunity to really relax and enjoy this time. But instead he jumps up and engages in the most demeaning task imaginable (for the time): washing his disciples' feet. Why? What was the point? Join Malcolm as he unpacks why and how this menial task informs one of the core priorities of Jesus' followers.

The Results of God’s Love Message 3 in our post-Resurrection Sunday series from 1st John. We already talked about God meeting all our needs for salvation in Jesus Christ, mostly from chapter 1. Then last week we shared about what it means to “Know” God through Jesus Christ, mostly from chapter 2. I decided…

“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are…

I hate chores. I think everybody hates chores. There might be a few people who genuinely love cleaning their houses, but they are weird. There are chores I hate and then there are chores I hate less, but there is no chore I love to do, otherwise it wouldn’t be called a chore. Of all the household responsibilities,…

Love People Let us pray. 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it? ” 27 So he answered and said, “ ‘ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,…

Being a neighbor is to love across difference.

Role: a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual’s status We are the Bride, Body, and Family… The CHURCH Responsibility or Responsible: moral, legal, or mental accountability / liable to be called to account… able to answer for one’s conduct and obligations What does God’s…

12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Intro: If the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't enough, it is layered…

The Way of Love Love, everyone wants it, everyone loves it, and the way of Christ is love and that is what we are looking at this morning. (Insert - Love makes the world go round) You know the song, and yes it is love, for love created the world, love holds the world in His hands, love was poured out…

Be of good courage, if you are in Christ, you will never be alone.