The Church Is God’s Family
Preacher: Zach Fallon Series: Planted to Flourish // Sermons on Life in the Local Church Scripture: 1 John 3:11–18
1. Reasons Why Loving One Another Is Essential to God’s Family (3:11-15)
- The Only Alternative Is Hatred (3:11-12)
- The World Opposes It (3:13)
- It Proves Conversion (3:14-15)
2. What Christian Love Looks Like in God’s Family (3:16-18)
- It Is Cross-Shaped (3:16)
- Cain Rose Up, Christ Laid Down
- Cain Took, Christ Gave
- Your Life for Mine or My Life for Yours
- It Is Actively Open-Hearted (3:17-18)
3. Applying Cross-Shaped Love in God’s Family
- Pray Like a Child Unceasingly
- Love Specific People Intentionally
- Serve Tangibly
- Don’t Give Up Easily
- Look at the Father’s Love Regularly
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Preacher: Zach Fallon Scripture: Revelation 19:1–10 Series: Planted to Flourish // Sermons on Life in the Local Church
Sep 29
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The Church Is Heaven’s Embassy
Preacher: Zach Fallon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 Series: Planted to Flourish // Sermons on Life in the Local Church
Sep 22
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The Church Is Christ’s Body
Preacher: Zach Fallon Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–16 Series: Planted to Flourish // Sermons on Life in the Local Church