Going Deeper in the Love Of
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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 love Y commands John 15:9-11 Father love Y Abide in love love Y Joy = full commands John 15:9-11 Father Not abide in love Y love Abide in love love Joy ≠ full Y 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 with ∞/7 an billion infinite = ∞/ love1 ! 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 will rejoice over you with singing. 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 .