Dave Gudgel - January 19, 2020
Loved to Love - 1 John 4:7-12
The “One Anothers” in the New Testament (PDF)
The church is the one place a person should be able to count on for experiencing love. In large measure. In ways that make others stand up and take notice, and long to experience the same love in their own lives.
Sadly, this is not always the case. Too often the church is more about rules and judgement, or social causes, or having our own needs met, than it is about simply living a life of love together. What’s up with that? It’s certainly not reflective of God’s plan or desire for the church.
If only the church loved like God intends. In ways that show the world the glory and heart of our Maker and Creator. In ways that make others long for what the church has. Our study in I John today will help us see what it means to live out that kind of love, and how we can make it a greater reality here at Bridges Community Church.
From Series: "Sure"
Looking for "One Anothers" download from Pastor Dave's message on Jan 19th? Click here: The “One Anothers” in the New Testament (PDF)
This Week's Sermon: "Need to Know"
Some people seem to know everything. Or at least a lot more than the average person knows. It’s baffling! Does the name Ken Jennings ring a bell? Does just asking that question cause you to think, “Should I have known that?” Just so you’re not left wondering who Ken Jennings is, he recently won the three-day GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tournament on Jeopardy. The stuff Ken knows is beyond most of us. And maybe for good reason.
Not everything that comes our way is something we need to know. Some things are simply “could knows” or “don’t need to knows.” And there are even some things we know that we wish we didn’t know! But some things that come our way are things we really need to know. They’re that important! They might even have life-changing ramifications. This Sunday our final message in the book of 1 John focuses on five certainties that everyone needs to know. For sure.
