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We have concluded the Books of the Apostle John! In 2 John and 3 John, John praises their walk, he pleads for their actions and he prays for their prosperity. Check out this conclusion as we talk about: 1. Truth in Motion 2. Love in Action 3. Life in Prosperity

Find out how John ends his first letter!

This message comes from 1 John chapter 5 and in it, we unpack why the "weirdness" of worship, belief, and love in the church isn't something to apologize for. It's actually where the power of the gospel lives. Keep Worship Weird — give God what He wants, not just what feels comfortableKeep Believing Weird — don't shy away from the "weird" truths of ScriptureKeep Loving Weird — love your neighbour without compromising the truth

There's a difference between knowing about love and actually living in it. 1 John 4 says it plainly: "There's no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear... because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." Fear and love can't both drive. Fear says circumstances dictate your peace, fear demands you prove something before you're accepted, fear recoils and overcompensates. Love says God is present, God is for you, and He's already provided the way through. The good news in this text: it was never you finding your way to love. "We love because He first loved us." He initiated. He's already faithful, already present, already for you... even in the moments you're not choosing Him well. And it gets practical fast: if love is hard to extend to people around you, that's not a verdict on your worth, it's just a sign of where you're still maturing. Not a test of whether you're loved, but a test of how well you've received that love in the first place. So the move isn't to fake love harder. The move is to go back to the source: receive His love again, and let it overflow from there. Because it was never really your love versus your fear. Fear wins that fight every time. It's God's love versus your fear. And your fear has no shot! Return to how loved you actually are. That's where confidence grows. That's where fear loses its grip. That's what it means to live in love.

We all want to understand love. What it is, why it moves us, and how to actually live it out. In this message from 1 John 4, we explore how God's love isn't transactional or conditional; it's poured out on us first, so we can pour it into others without fear of running dry. When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we see the Father's heart... and that changes everything, especially the troubled parts of us.

What will your legacy be? From ancient wonders of the world to the towering spires of Sagrada Familia, history shows us that anything built with bricks eventually crumbles. But there's a legacy that can't be shaken. A living legacy. In this message from our summer series through the letters of the Apostle John, we dive into 1 John 3 to discover what it means to be called children of God. Discover how the extravagant, "wasteful" love the Father has lavished on us doesn't just affirm our performance... it transforms our very identity. And when our identity is secure in His love, it reshapes our practice, and over time, that practice becomes the mark by which we're known: love. Whether you're wrestling with feelings of disqualification, battling inconsistency, or wondering if you even belong, this message is an invitation to set your heart at rest in His presence and let His hope, not your effort, define you.

What does it look like to stay faithful in a world pulling you in every direction? In this message from 1 John 2, we're reminded that the Christian life isn't about chasing what's temporary. It's about remaining in Christ. There are ditches on both sides of the road: loving the world and believing what isn't true. But God hasn't left us to figure it out alone. He's given us His Spirit, His Word, and His people to help us keep moving forward! No matter where you find yourself today (feeling distracted, discouraged, or even stuck) there's grace to get back on the road. Stay close to Jesus. Stay rooted in His truth. Remain in Him.

Have you ever wondered, "Am I really saved?" In this message through 1 John 2, we discover that God doesn't want us living with constant fear or uncertainty. Instead, He invites us into a life of blessed assurance. That looks like a quiet confidence rooted in who Jesus is, not in our own performance! John gives us three ways to examine our faith: our relationship with God, our relationship with sin, and our relationship with others. But these aren't tests to make us question our salvation... they're reminders of what a transformed life looks like. If you're in Christ: • You are forgiven. • You know God. • You have overcome. Watch now and be encouraged to rest in the assurance that God has for you.

So many of us treat God like He's waiting to expose our failures, but the gospel tells a different story. Jesus is the Light! The light not to shame us, but to lead us into freedom, confidence, forgiveness, and real fellowship. You don't have to pretend you're perfect. You don't have to carry your struggles alone. That is actually distancing you from Him and His people! When we step into the light, we discover that God's grace is greater than our sin and His love is stronger than our shame. We've got nothing to hide! Not because we're perfect, but because we're forgiven.

What if the Gospel is not meant to be something you simply believe... but something you seriously experience. The Apostle John writes 3 letters that don't to point us to a theory or a philosophy but to a relationship that transforms IN REAL LIFE. Real joy isn't found in keeping your faith private. It grows as you experience Jesus, share what He's done in your life, and invite others into that same hope. This message explores what it means to move from "I am" to "We are." A life marked by complete joy, genuine community, and a faith that overflows into every part of life. Stop keeping your faith to yourself and start living with the kind of joy that overflows into every conversation, every relationship, and every season. Have you lost your joy? Listen to this message and find out how to get your joy back so that it will overflow into the lives of those around you.

Your desire isn't the enemy. It just needs direction. Don't let loneliness lower your standards! In a world that tells us to follow every feeling, the Bible offers a different path: don't be driven by your desires—let them drive you toward becoming who God has called you to be. Whether you're single, dating, or married, healthy relationships are built on character, not chemistry alone. Passion is powerful, but without the right foundation, even a beautiful fire can become destructive. The same passion that makes you long for connection can also become the fuel that shapes your character. Become a man worth respecting. Become a woman worth dying for. Become the kind of person who reflects Jesus in the way you love, serve, sacrifice, and grow. Watch the full conversation and discover what Scripture says about singleness, dating, marriage, and becoming the person God is calling you to be.

We all do these three things, so lets learn how to do them better so our relationships thrive! Whether you're navigating singleness, relationships, disappointment, or difficult seasons, there is a better way to hope, scope, and cope. This week we explored what it means to hope without giving up, look for what truly matters, and handle life's challenges in healthy ways. No matter where you are in your relationships, God has more for you than simply surviving.

The relationship questions haven't changed much over the years: What does the Bible say about dating? How far is too far? How do I trust God while I wait? How do I know if they're the right person? This message explores what Scripture actually says, and why God's wisdom still speaks into modern relationships.

What does a healthy, God-designed relationship actually look like? In this message from our new series Catching Feelings, we explore four essential elements of biblical love: Desire, Delight, Devotion, and Development. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, married, or navigating disappointment, God's design for relationships is a spiritual aspect we all need to be taken action in. As we learn to guard against drift, distraction, disillusionment, and dormancy, we discover that healthy relationships are built with intentionality, commitment, and God's help every step of the way.

You're more gifted than you think! The Holy Spirit wasn't given just to grow fruit in our lives, it was given to empower us to build up, stir up, and cheer up the people around us. Too often we admire spiritual gifts from a distance, thinking they're reserved for a few "special" people. But Scripture tells a different story. God is a good Father who loves giving gifts to His children. Through the Holy Spirit, He equips ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. Whether it's encouragement, leadership, mercy, wisdom, healing, or simply serving others well, your natural obedience becomes a place where God's supernatural power can move. The question isn't "What gift do I have?" The question is: "What does love require of me today?" As we step out in faith and serve the people around us, God works through us to strengthen, encourage, and comfort His Church.