Love Conquers

Session 7.19 for May 10, 2015

The world calls us to be certain ways, to buy certain things, and love certain people. The world pressures us in ways that we often cannot even identify. The author of 1 John knows that when we learn to love as Jesus loved and when we give ourselves over to surrendering to Christ in our lives, we gain the power to be set free from the expectations of the world and into the loving embrace of God. 

Bible Background Video

featuring Nikki Hardeman

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5
 

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We Believe
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Moral Bucket List
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Despicable Me

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What the World Needs

Session 7.18 for May 3, 2015

Maybe Dionne Warwick said it best when she sang, "What the world needs now is love, sweet love." In 1 John, we are continuing on the theme of love and we are challenged to trust the idea that love can caste out all fear. The challenge is that when we can learn to let love be our first response, then we will overcome the fear that keeps us broken in life. 

Bible Background Video

featuring Nikki Hardeman

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

 

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By Our Love
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10 Images from Baltimore
Clergy March in Baltimore — (start at 3:48)
 

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Abiding In Love

Session 7.17 for April 26, 2015

How far do we need to go to show that we love in the way that God loves? The author of 1st John expects us to be willing to go as far as Jesus went. We must be willing to die for our neighbor to love as God loves. And while this may feel extreme, the author also suggests that when we see someone in need and have the means to help, we must help. If we do not help then we cannot claim to carry the love of God inside of us. 

Bible Background Video

featuring Nikki Hardeman

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

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About A Boy
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Living in Love

Session 7.16 for April 19, 2015

One of the most beloved images of what it means to be loved by God is one of adoption into God's family. If we allow ourselves to be open to God's love then we discover that there has always been a place for us to belong. As we discover this truth, our lives are transformed into more whole and loving lives. 

Bible Background Video

featuring Nikki Hardeman

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7
 

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Adoption Surprise

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Jennifer Hudson Car Karioke
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Word and Deed

Session 7.14 for April 12, 2015

As people of faith, we are often told that if we simply lay claim to some set of beliefs, that is the end of it. Yet, in today's text we are reminded that our beliefs and our words mean nothing if they do not match the way we act, our deeds. How do we bring our beliefs, in line with our actions, even our most subtle actions? 

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featuring Nikki Hardeman

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2:2

 

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Dove #ChooseBeautiful Campaign

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Christian Hypocrisy

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