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How’s your Love Life?

Pastor Paul Feuerstein
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August 11, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Paul's message was the transformative power of love in our lives and relationships. He stressed that love is not just a feeling but a decision that requires action. By understanding that we are 'chosen, holy, and dearly loved' by God, we can extend that love to others, even in the face of conflict and difficulty. Pastor Paul encouraged us to 'put on love' as a conscious choice, which can bring healing to our brokenness and unity to our relationships. He used the metaphor of love as 'gorilla glue' to illustrate its strength in holding us together in perfect harmony.

Scripture References

Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:8

1. How do the statistics about divorce and family brokenness make you feel about the state of love in our society?

Love is the gorilla glue of relationships; it's stronger than our brokenness and binds us together.

2. In what ways have you experienced the 'gorilla glue' effect of love in your own relationships?

Discussion Questions:

3. How can we remind ourselves daily that we are 'chosen, holy, and dearly loved' by God?

4. What practical steps can we take to 'put on love' in our interactions with others?

5. How can we support each other in making the decision to love, especially when it's difficult?

We are chosen, holy, and dearly loved by God, which empowers us to love others in the same way.

Summary

In Pastor Paul's sermon 'How's your Love Life?' at Echo Church, he addressed the brokenness we often accept as normal in our relationships, especially within the family. He shared startling statistics about divorce and its impact on children, emphasizing the importance of love in keeping families together. Pastor Paul referred to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, highlighting that love is the 'gorilla glue' that binds us together and is greater than our brokenness. He reminded us that we are chosen, holy, and dearly loved by God, which forms the basis of our ability to love others. The sermon concluded with practical advice on how to embody love in our daily lives and relationships.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Choose to let God's love flow through you by consciously deciding to love others, even when it's challenging.

Put on love every morning and especially during conflicts, remembering that love is a decision, not just a feeling.

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