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Sermon Summary: In this sermon, we will learn that Christian love has a specific definition, and that by definition, it must be authentic which is defined in 3 ways. We will also learn that, above all else, Christian love can never be counterfeited or fake.
Summary: God knew the doubts Abraham was having. So, one dark night, God brought Abraham outside and said, “Look up, and count the stars, if you are able to count them. I will give you as many children and grandchildren and great-grandchil- dren as there are stars in the sky” (see Gen. 15:5). Abraham believed God. He took him at his word. Listen to this amazing verse: Abraham “believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness” (15:6).
Gospel Connection: Genesis 12:1–3 is very important because this passage includes God’s big prom- ises about his rescue plan. Genesis 15:6 is another very important verse because it tells us how we benefit from that rescue plan. Do you remember what it said? “[Abraham] believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” What! Sinners like Abraham could be counted righteous? People under the curse that Adam and the snake unleashed could be made right with God? (This is what righteous means.) How could this be? The Bible is telling us that it is on the basis of belief. When Abraham believed God’s promise, he was counted as righteous.
But wait, there’s something more. We are sinners, too. We need to be made right with God, too. And like Abraham, the only way we can be perfectly holy in God’s sight is to believe in Jesus, God's ultimate promise, to receive his gift of salvation by faith.
1) Take 5 minutes to read the Story (Story 7) in The Biggest Story Bible with your kids
3) Discuss the Story
4) Review the Treasure Card (Memory Verse): "He [Abraham] believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness." GENESIS 15:6
5) Pray Together
Easter Sunday is around the corner and we have some special plans. Join us for a special breakfast at 9:30am, where we’ll take communion and eat together in celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection. Please RSVP at the Connect Table or online. Our Easter Service will start at 10:30am after breakfast, with a Gospel-Centered message about the Hope of the Resurrection. Start inviting your friends, family and neighbors to church!
Our church now has a phone number, with the purpose of sending out text updates and announcements to the fellowship. Text "HEY" to 541-827-3767 to subscribe. You can also text your prayer requests, Bible questions or other inquiries as well. If you call the number, you can reach Pastor Greg or one of the elders.
Sorry! Our Men's and Women's Ministries launch has been postponed. We will set a new launch date soon.
The next Four*One Project is right around the corner. We'll be heading back out to the Cascade View Retreat Center to study through one book of the Bible. Which book you ask? THE BOOK OF JAMES!
Curious about the Bible or have a difficult question you want answered according to the Word? Submit your questions by texting our church number (541-827-3767). Pastor Greg will be providing answers to them directly during our fellowship gatherings.
