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In this message, we explore how Scripture teaches us that real love moves first, forgives first, and reaches first — even when it’s difficult. Because love isn’t just what God does… it’s who He is. And when His love shapes our hearts, we become people who choose compassion over retaliation and grace over judgment.From the call to love deeply in 1 Peter 4:8, to the truth that God Himself is love in 1 John 4:8, to Jesus’ radical command to love our enemies in Luke 6:27, this message invites you to live a life where love takes the first step.If you’ve ever struggled to love when it’s hard, this message will encourage you to reflect God’s heart and extend the kind of love that transforms relationships and communities.

Healthy, loving community doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through devotion, sacrifice, and Christ-centered relationships. In Romans 16:3, Paul honors Priscilla and Aquila as faithful co-workers. In Acts 18, we see their lives intertwined with Paul and the early Church. And in John 15:9, Jesus gives the foundation for it all: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”This message, “Keys to a Loving Community,” reveals the biblical patterns that create strong, life-giving relationships among God’s people. True community grows when love is practiced, shared, and rooted in Christ—not convenience or preference.

What’s the secret to truly loving others the way God calls us to? In 1 Corinthians 13:4, we see the beautiful picture of love—patient, kind, selfless, enduring. And in John 21:4, after a long and exhausting night of fishing, the disciples discover that Jesus was standing on the shore the whole time. They weren’t abandoned. He had never left.This message, “The Secret to Loving,” reveals a powerful truth: we can only love well when we live close to the One who is love. God has been nearer than you realize, inviting you to resume a daily, personal relationship with Him—one rooted in trust, presence, and devotion.

In Luke 24:28, the disciples urge Jesus to stay with them, and in that moment of invitation, everything begins to change. When they sit at the table in Luke 24:30, Jesus breaks the bread—and suddenly their eyes are opened. What they missed on the road, they recognized at the table. This message, “Devoted to God’s Table,” reminds us that the table is a sacred place of reflection, revelation, and remembrance. It’s where we slow down, examine our hearts through Scripture, and remember the greater work God has already done. When we pause long enough to sit with Him, clarity returns and faith is renewed.

In Luke 24:28, the disciples urge Jesus to stay with them, and in that moment of invitation, everything begins to change. When they sit at the table in Luke 24:30, Jesus breaks the bread—and suddenly their eyes are opened. What they missed on the road, they recognized at the table.This message, “Devoted to God’s Table,” reminds us that the table is a sacred place of reflection, revelation, and remembrance. It’s where we slow down, examine our hearts through Scripture, and remember the greater work God has already done. When we pause long enough to sit with Him, clarity returns and faith is renewed.

This week Pastor Joe shares with us the importance of the cross and what we get in exchange when we pick up our cross.