This sermon unpacks 1 John 4:1–21 by asking four heart-check questions: How do I know God loves me? How do I know I love God? How has God shown His love for me? And how do I show genuine love to others? The message warns the church to “test the spirits” and stay grounded in the truth of Jesus Christ, especially in an age of false teaching and spiritual deception. Ultimately, it celebrates that God’s love is revealed through Christ and perfected in believers, calling the church to live as a Spirit-led community marked by real, consistent love for one another.

This message continues our theme “I Will Bless the Lord” by calling the church to praise God at all times—even in pain. Drawing from Psalm 134, Psalm 34, and Acts 16, we’re reminded that worship isn’t just for good days; like Paul and Silas at midnight, our praise can shift our focus, strengthen our faith, and position us for God’s “suddenly” moments of deliverance. The message closes by affirming God’s unchanging presence and purpose in every season—the God of the mountain is still God in the valley.

This message is about understanding the heart behind the Psalms. Discover how these songs of praise are a call for God’s people to intentionally bless the Lord in every season. Exploring how the Psalms were meant to be lived out through worship, remembrance, and response as believers journey with God. Drawing from Psalm 103, this message challenges us to adopt a posture of praise, choosing to bless the Lord with our whole lives, not just our words.

This message calls the church to worship with intention, trust God through grief, uncertainty, attacks, and emotional lows, and keep returning to “the Book” as the anchor for hope and stability. Rooted in Psalms 8, 34, 124, and 134, the sermon reminds us that we were created to praise God, that praise can shift our mood, and that the Lord remains our defence as we worship together in His house.

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