John highlights the important message “God is light.” Now John emphasizes another familiar message about love. This message is life-changing and life-defining. Love is transformative. Love transforms emotions into motions. John provides his audience with an illustration, an explanation, and a commendation about love.
God’s children are identifiable. Strong family traits will give away the relationship if you know to look for them. The believer has the truth needed to stay faithful to Jesus Christ. Faithfulness also serves as a spiritual paternity test. Confidence and conduct identify every believer.
Memories can be deceitful. However, John’s lesson today is a basic reminder: Love God and love others. If you are going to live a meaningful life as a follower of Jesus, loving God and others is mandatory. John highlights three items to remember.
John teaches the basics of Christianity. First, Jesus is real; then, live in the light. Now he teaches that Jesus is a standard – a measuring device and a rallying point. Jesus is a strong and kind standard, exactly what we need and exactly what we need to remember.
John administers a “spiritual eye exam.” Bright light is involved; and it may be temporarily uncomfortable. However, this exam identifies problems before they become more serious. Once identified, you can deal with the problem successfully. John tests your response to Light. Live in the light, not in the shadows.
John’s message brings his audience back to the basics of the Christian life and message. When you go back to the basics, you start with a foundational truth: Jesus is real. Because Jesus is real, a real relationship with Him is possible. A video recording of the entire service is available on our YouTube channel […]
David faces life’s storms with a singing heart and a bent knee. He is able to sing in the rain AND be a man after God’s own heart no matter the circumstance. David’s storm finds him singing because God calms chaos. After considering David’s situation, apply his mindset to your life.
The shadow of betrayal sets the background for Psalm 54. David’s response to betrayal and abandonment instructs us greatly. David responds with a confidence that God’s faithfulness never fails. God will never abandon David. David responds to betrayal by focusing on God’s blessing.
Psalm 148 presents a symphony of sound amid the concert of creation. Listen to the full orchestra this morning and pay attention to the individual instruments that comprise it. This psalm of praise, at its heart, expresses of adoration for God. Adoration produces praise. First one adores God, then praises Him.
We celebrate our church anniversary today. Dr. David Innes, pastor emeritus of Hamilton Square Baptist Church, will share from God’s Word today. Every experience in life serves a divine purpose. This truth anchors our faith and produces our faithfulness. We are glad to have you praise God with us for His great faithfulness.