September 8, 2024

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