The Ashland St. Pulpit

Today, we’ll be exploring a crucial question: "Do You Love God?" Drawing from John 21:15 and various scriptures, we'll discuss what it means to truly love God, how that love transforms our lives, and what we should learn from it. Let’s dive in!Outline: Do you love God?IntroductionWhat's Been Happening?What's Being Said?What Should We Learn?Main Message: Do You Love God?A. Desire for everyone to:Walk with GodWork for GodLive for GodB. Love for God is the foundation.Jesus’ QuestionImportance of Jesus asking Peter three times.Connection to Joshua 23:11: Love the Lord your God.Need for a Check-UpYou won’t live for God until you love God.Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:17: Being rooted in love.Understanding God’s LoveDoes God Love Me?John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:19.God’s unwavering love demonstrated through Christ.Do I Love What God Loves?A. Look at John 21:15.B. Loving Others:Sinners (Matthew 5:46)Saints (1 Thessalonians 4:9)Spouses (Ephesians 5:2)C. Scriptural Commands:John 14:15; Psalms 119 references.Separation and CommitmentIsaiah 61:8: God loves judgment and truth.Love involves separation from sin.Greatest CommandmentChrist’s quote from Luke 10:27: Love God fully.Love's Rewards1 Corinthians 2:92 Corinthians 5:14Conclusion

Outline:Opening ScriptureJude 20: Importance of building faith1 Corinthians 3:13-16: The significance of our work in GodFoundation QuestionsThe necessity of having Jesus as your foundationConsequences of building on sandChristian's build their life on the rockVisionary Matters (2:7)Vision passed on: Daily commitmentQuestions for reflection: What are you passing on to your family?Vision promised: God’s assurance of presenceLong-distance relationship analogySpiritual GoalsSetting goals for yourself and othersThe importance of self-help in helping othersValiant Men (2:7)The skill and craft of the workersImportance of being chosen and preparedValuable Materials (2:7)The cost of building: Gold, silver, and cedarIllustration of perceived value and its impactProverbs 23:5: The fleeting nature of richesObservance: Giving God the bestObedience: Removing obstaclesRemembering the rewards of buildingView the Miraculous (7:1-2)The consuming nature of God’s presenceThe choice between being consumed by God or the worldVisitation by Multitudes (7:3)Legacy: What will you leave behind?A Life built upon Christ will be pleasing to Christ