Dr Tom Hover
October 16, 2022
I John 3:11–24 / Genesis 18:14
THE LEGACY AUTHENTIC LOVEÂ / IS THERE ANYTHING TO HARD FOR GOD?
THE LEGACY AUTHENTIC LOVE
Authentic Christianity
Text: I John 3:11–24
Introduction: THERE ARE FOUR LEVELS OF LIFE.
Level 4 - MURDER The lowest level of life, and that is murder. I John 3:11–12, John 8:44,10:10
Level 3 - HATRED I John 3:13-14, Matthew 5:22,1 John 3:15
Level 2 - INDIFFERENCE I John 3:17
Level 1 - LOVE
LOVE IS:
1. LOVE IS THE GREATEST VIRTUE
I Corinthians 13:1–3
2. LOVE IS THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT
Matthew 22:36–40
3. LOVE IS THE GREATEST TESTIMONY John 13:35
4. LOVE IS THE GREATEST MOTIVATION
II Corinthians 5:14, John 21:16
5. LOVE IS THE GREATEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL EVER MAKE
I. AUTHENTIC LOVE GIVES A GOOD CONSCIENCE I John 3:19-20, I Timothy 1:19, Acts 24:16
There is no way that you can have a good conscience without love! I John 3:19-20
II. AUTHENTIC LOVE GIVES A GREAT CONFIDENCE
I John 3:19-23, Psalm 66:18, I Peter 3:7
III. AUTHENTIC LOVE GIVES A GRACIOUS COMMUNION I John 3:23-24
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A. AUTHENTIC LOVE BRINGS THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT
Romans 8:16 Gracious communion; as koinonia—that’s that word that goes all the way through the Book of 1 John.
Ephesians 4:26–27
B. THE LACK OF AUTHENTIC LOVE BRINGS THE GRIEVING OF THE SPIRIT Ephesians 4:30 -32
1. BITTERNESS GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
2. WRATH GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
3. ANGER GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
4. CLAMOR GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
5. EVIL SPEAKING GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
6. MALICE GRIEVE’ THE HOLY SPIRIT!
Ephesians 4:30, Romans 5:5
Conclusion: Love is not the way to God; \ God is the way to love. I John 4:7–8, I John 5:1
Love Does! Man, just talks: A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the rest of the world.” Then Muhammad said to the sinking man, “Alas, it is the will of God.” Finally, Jesus appeared. “Take my hand, brother,” he said, “and I will save you.” Jesus still saves. Give your life to Him today for tomorrow is not promised!!
SUNDAY PM
Is There Anything Too Hard for God?
Genesis 18:14
Introduction: Jeremiah 32:17
I. The Majesty Of God's Limitless Power
A. There is no promise that God cannot keep
Numbers 23:19,Titus 1:2
B. There is no prayer that God cannot answer
Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 21:22
C. There is no problem that God cannot solve
Psalm 37:3-5, Isaiah 55:8-9
1. Why hasn't God solved my problem?
a. God does not work necessarily the way you think He ought to work
b. God does not work on the same thought level that we work on
D. There is no person that God cannot save
Romans 10:12-13, Matthew 19:26
II. The Mystery of Man's Limiting Power
Psalms 78:41
We have limited the Lord by...
1. Our Unwillingness Matthew 23:27,Matthew 12:30
2. Our Unconcern Revelation 3:20
3. Our Unreasonableness Isaiah 1:18, Romans 12:1
4. Our Uncleanness Isaiah 59:1-2
5. Our Unbelief Matthew 13:58, Matthew 8:26
Conclusion
"Is there anything too hard for the Lord?" (Genesis 18:14).
Our Lord, "There's nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17).
