Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. Whom Shall I Fear Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Casting Crowns Until the Whole World Hears At the Cross (Love Ran Red) Chris Tomlin Love Ran Red At the Cross Joel Engle Only Your Love Kari Jobe Majestic
Loving God (part 3) 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 14 For Christ s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 You will only surrender to the Lord to the degree that you experience His love
Rebellion against God
Willful sin (John 15:9-11)
John 15:9-11 Father love Y
John 15:9-11 Father love Y Y love commands
John 15:9-11 Father love Y Abide in love Joy = full Y love commands
John 15:9-11 Father love Y Not abide in love Abide in love Joy = full Y love Joy full commands
Willful sin (John 15:9-11)
Not keeping Christ a central priority in our life (Revelation 2:1-7)
Lies from our past (John 8:31-59)
42 Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.
44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Parents reflecting God s love God Y Y Y Y
Parents reflecting God s love God Y Y Y
Calluses on our hearts Y
Calluses on our hearts God Y Y
Ask Jesus to open your heart through His Spirit (John 14:26; Romans 5:4)
Ask Jesus to open your heart through His Spirit (John 14:26; Romans 5:4) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
Ask Jesus to open your heart through His Spirit (John 14:26; Romans 5:5) 5 God s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us
Meditate on God s love: God love is
Meditate on God s love: God love is Initiating (1 John 4:9-10) Unconditional (Romans 5:8) Forgiving (1 John 4:16-18)
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5)
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) 5 Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) /1 =
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) /1 = /7 billion =
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) /1 = /7 billion = /7 billion = /1
Meditate on God s love: God love is Infinite (John 15:9; Psalm 36:5) /1 = It s impossible for God to love you /7 billion = more, because He already loves you /7 billion = /1 with an infinite love!
Meditate on God s love: God love is Intimate (Zephaniah 3:17, Ephesians 5:31-32, Hosea) 17 The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.
Meditate on God s love: God love is Intimate (Zephaniah 3:17, Ephesians 5:31-32, Hosea) He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but
Meditate on God s love: God love is Everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
Meditate on God s love: God love is **Consider memorizing some of these verses
Worship God through songs
Worship God through songs
Connect with other believers (1 John 4:7-21; John 15:9-17)
Read good books about God s love and grace
Address the lies you have bought into:
Address the lies you have bought into: Search for Significance by Robert McGee (book & workbook)
Address the lies you have bought into: Recognize your need for others to give you insight
Address the lies you have bought into: Recognize your need for others to give you insight Small groups, Disciple-making trainers, Professional counselors