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A Sermon on Why We Love | 1 John 4 | The Bridge Church | Ian Simkins

A Sermon on Why We Love | 1 John 4 | The Bridge Church | Ian Simkins

Preacher: Ian Simkins
Tradition: Christian (Unspecified)
Published: Sep 9, 2024
Length: 31:41

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1 John 4

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Love is not a dopamine rush, a feeling, or an affection. It’s much better. 1 John 4 tells us exactly what love is and what it does. Join us as we walk through six reasons why we love. You can find this week’s sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God-given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Subscribe to our channel for the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/2yMeWdt Learn more about The Bridge: http://bit.ly/TheBridgeChurch Follow us on social media! Instagram | http://bit.ly/TheBridgeInstagram Facebook | http://bit.ly/TheBridgeFacebook Twitter | http://bit.ly/TheBridgeTwitter #TheBridgeChurch # LoveWillDoABetterJob #IanSimkins

Topics

Love & Compassion
Church & Fellowship
The Church

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