During Young Leaders Weekend, we heard from three of Fairhaven’s exceptional young leaders. This is Andrew Rieck’s message from the 12:00 PM service on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

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Young Leaders Weekend
12:00 Service - Andrew Rieck
“God’s Transformative Love”
Ephesians 3:14-21

Who is God that He would consider us? 
What draws us to Him? 

The love of God

Ephesians 3:14-21

Paul’s posture: serious, associated with deep reverence, desperation, or deep emotion. 

Who God is
Relational connection
God’s authority in our lives
From God and through God there is all life

God’s transformative love is … 
Strengthened by the power of the Spirit – Ephesians 3:16
Rooted in our hearts
Beyond what we can imagine

1.3 million earths could fit inside of the sun.
100-400 billion stars in our galaxy
5 billion suns fit inside the biggest star in the Milky Way
Our galaxy is 100,000 light years across
Our neighboring galaxy is 220,000 light years across
There are an estimated 200 billion to 2 trillion galaxies in the known universe

God’s transformative love is … 
At work within us and through us

Working power vs. dormant power
Dormant power = Available but not working
Working power = Active and engaged

Abraham and Isaac – Genesis 22
This story directly parallels The Gospel. 
Instead of Abraham laying down his son, God provided a scapegoat. 
Instead of us taking the penalty of death, God provided His only son. 

Three Necessary Questions
Have I given my life to Jesus and committed to following Him?
Am I seeking God daily? 
Am I an example of God’s love to those around me? 

As we experience God’s love, it should transform us so that we reflect that same love to others.