When it comes to keeping the commands of God, none are greater than the commands to love God and love others. In 2:7-11, John address the latter of those two commands - loving one another. If we are in Him, and want to walk in the light, we must love one another as He has loved us.

How do you know you know Him? How do you know you really have a relationship with God? John says it quite clearly - those who obey Him, know Him. So, do you keep His commandments? Do you walk as Jesus walked?

If we want to enjoy fellowship with God, which the Bible tells us where the fullness of life is found, then we must know where God is, be where God is, and remain where God is. Praise God for Jesus who puts us with God, and keep us with God!

True Christianity is more than just the teachings of Jesus, it’s a message about Jesus. It’s a message about who he is, why he came, and what he did and continues to do for all those who trust in him.

Hesed is most often translated as steadfast love. It is a love that endures. And it is a love that we can see in action. In Ruth 4, we see hesed in action as one who is resolved to redeem. Hesed is determined to make right that which is wrong at all costs.

Hesed is a steadfast love. Hesed is a love that remains no matter what (Ruth 1). Hesed is a love that generously gives kindness without end (Ruth 2). Hesed is a love that selflessly prefers the other first (Ruth 3). We see in Ruth a love that would prefer Naomi over herself with even the biggest decisions to make.

Why are we here as a church? What are we about? 

Today we remind ourselves the vision and mission that God has called us to as Austin Life Church.

Jesus goes to the mount of Olives to pray. During the eve of his betrayal, he commands his disciples to join him in praying to avoid temptation. When disciples of Jesus experience grief, what should we pray for and against?

Many of us know the stories and scriptures that talk about God being with us, so why is it that we often go throughout our days not acknowledging His presence? This week we look at Exodus 19 and 20 to find an understanding for why, as well as look at the big picture of scripture to see God’s plan to be with us.

We are an anxious culture, worried about everything. And yet the Bible commands us as followers of Jesus to not be anxious. How? Freedom from anxiety is found in trusting someone or something bigger than our anxiety - trusting God.