The Extravagance Of God's Love - Ian Robson
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Summary
The service is filled with worship, praising God's majesty, power, and unending love through songs like "Jesus is Lord" and "I Am So Glad That Jesus Loves Me." The message culminates in a prayer acknowledging God's sovereignty, His faithfulness, and asking for the Holy Spirit to open the Word and fill the congregation with His joy and guidance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Proclaiming that Jesus is LordThe congregation sings a song declaring that all of creation, from trees to the stars, proclaims the power and Lordship of Jesus.
Celebrating the assurance of Jesus' loveThrough various hymns, the congregation expresses great joy and certainty in the fact that Jesus loves them personally.
A call to prayer and praiseThe speaker leads a prayer, acknowledging that all creation declares God's majesty and that His mercies are new every morning.
A prayer for God's presenceThe speaker begins with a prayer of praise, asking that God would open His word to the listeners and fill them with His Spirit.
Reviewing scripture and introducing John 14After reciting a memory verse from 1 Corinthians, the speaker introduces a passage from John 14 to discuss finding security in God's love.1 Corinthians 14:1
Experiencing God's love through the community of saintsThe speaker emphasizes that comprehending the dimensions of God's love happens alongside all other believers, not in isolation.Ephesians 3:18–19
Beyond touching parts of the elephantUsing a story about blind men and an elephant, the speaker explains that while we can understand different facets of God's love, the gospel is about experiencing His full essence within us.
More than just forgiveness and heavenThe speaker asserts that God's purpose for us is much deeper than mere sin forgiveness or an afterlife; it is about experiencing the fullness of His Fatherhood.
The goal of all Christian instruction is loveTrue spiritual maturity and the purpose of all teaching is to produce love from a pure heart, a sign that the Holy Spirit has truly been poured into our hearts.1 Timothy 1:5
The twins of doubt and unbeliefDoubt and unbelief are two connected forces that entered the world through the serpent's deception of Eve and Adam.
The battle for your mindThe enemy uses craftiness to lead minds astray from a pure devotion to Christ, making the primary spiritual battle one of the mind.2 Corinthians 11:1–2
Proving our love for God through loving othersWe demonstrate our love for God by actively loving the brothers and sisters we see in our immediate community.
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelieversThe speaker warns against entering relationships that pair believers with unbelievers, noting that God defines a clear separation between light and darkness.2 Corinthians 6:14
The consequence of asking God for a second timeUsing Psalm 106, the speaker explains that when God grants a request that contradicts His will, it can lead to spiritual leanness and weakness.
The incomparable privilege of being God's childThe speaker concludes by celebrating the glorious identity of being a child of God, which provides access to His love and discipline that even angels do not possess.
