The Ashland St. Pulpit

Today’s episode features a special message from our Fall Family Day at Ashland St. Baptist Church, where we explore the profound theme of being part of the "Family of God." Join us as we delve into what it means to be adopted into God's family and Jesus made it possible.

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?

1. Introduction
   • What's Been Happening?
   • What's Being Said?
   • What Should We Learn?
2. Main Message: Do You Love God?
   • A. Desire for everyone to:
     • Walk with God
     • Work for God
     • Live for God
   • B. Love for God is the foundation.
3. Jesus’ Question
   • Importance of Jesus asking Peter three times.
   • Connection to Joshua 23:11: Love the Lord your God.
4. Need for a Check-Up
   • You won’t live for God until you love God.
   • Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:17: Being rooted in love.
5. Understanding God’s Love
   • Does God Love Me?
     • John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:19.
   • God’s unwavering love demonstrated through Christ.
6. 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.
7. Separation and Commitment
   • Isaiah 61:8: God loves judgment and truth.
   • Love involves separation from sin.
8. Greatest Commandment
   • Christ’s quote from Luke 10:27: Love God fully.
9. Love's Rewards
   • 1 Corinthians 2:9
   • 2 Corinthians 5:14
     1. Conclusion

Outline:

1. Opening Scripture
   • Jude 20: Importance of building faith
   • 1 Corinthians 3:13-16: The significance of our work in God
2. Foundation Questions
   • The necessity of having Jesus as your foundation
   • Consequences of building on sand
   • Christian's build their life on the rock
3. Visionary Matters (2:7)
   • Vision passed on: Daily commitment
   • Questions for reflection: What are you passing on to your family?
   • Vision promised: God’s assurance of presence
   • Long-distance relationship analogy
4. Spiritual Goals
   • Setting goals for yourself and others
   • The importance of self-help in helping others
5. Valiant Men (2:7)
   • The skill and craft of the workers
   • Importance of being chosen and prepared
6. Valuable Materials (2:7)
   • The cost of building: Gold, silver, and cedar
   • Illustration of perceived value and its impact
   • Proverbs 23:5: The fleeting nature of riches
   • Observance: Giving God the best
   • Obedience: Removing obstacles
   • Remembering the rewards of building
7. View the Miraculous (7:1-2)
   • The consuming nature of God’s presence
   • The choice between being consumed by God or the world
8. Visitation by Multitudes (7:3)
   • Legacy: What will you leave behind?

A Life built upon Christ will be pleasing to Christ