Fresh Start Christian Church
Topic: I Am Loved
Main Scripture: 1 John 4:4-11,19
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. We love Him because He first loved us.
Facebook Service Link: https://fb.watch/xvjFo3pHki/
God Loved First: Genesis 2:15-3:24
- Eros – erotic or sexual love
- Phileo – natural or tender affection such as toward a friend or family member
- Agape – the special unconditional love of God; often called God-like love or Biblical love; meaning to love the undeserving, despite disappointment and rejection
- Biblical love has God as its object, true motivator, and source
- God saw our need for a Savior and met our need by sending Jesus
- God gave us life and gave us a purpose for living: Love God and love people through Jesus
- God set boundaries in place because He knows best
- God disciplines us with love and mercy and never stops loving us
Action Steps: Memory Verse: 1 John 4:16b
Additional Scriptures: 1 John 4:7-12, Hebrews 12:5-11, Romans 8:35-39
Announcements:
Sunday Worship Service in-person and via Facebook Live weekly at 10:30 am. There will also be a virtual fellowship via Zoom after service. Communion will be observed every third Sunday of the month. Those in need of communion cups, please register here: https://forms.gle/f7nB5kCucS7aQzZ76.
FSCC App: easytithe.ministryone.com/landing/rRgG
Children’s Church in-person every Sunday at 10:30am. For more information click here: Children’s Church
Griffin Toastmasters is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please email freshstartccga@gmail.com if you would like to attend. The next meeting is February 11, 2025.
Corporate Fast & Prayer: January 1st through February 9th.
Adult Bible Study: Pathways by Tony Evans. January 23rd through February 27th. We will meet on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 pm eastern standard time on Zoom.
Youth & Young Adult Bible Study: Pathways by Tony Evans. Sundays, January 26th through March 2nd. Pathways Small Group Form for Young Adults: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNZEkQc76P3XDEgtvSe5ZsOzggbFVxsaiEyFP9fkWcGaxV6A/viewform