Fall Forward – “Love Without Limits”
Fall Forward - "Love Without Limits"
Main Scripture: 1 John 4:7–21 Main Points: 1. Love Flows From God (v.7–10) • Love doesn’t start with you—it starts with Him. • You can’t give what you don’t have. • God is the Source, we’re just the stream. 2. Love Frees Us From Fear (v.18) • Perfect love drives out fear. • Fear makes you perform; love lets you rest. • You can’t be both fearful and faithful at the same time. 3. Love Finds Us at Our Worst (v.9–10) • God’s love isn’t earned by your best—it’s proven in your worst. • At your messiest moment, He loved you most. 4. Love Flows Through Us (v.11–12, 20–21) • If God’s love stops with you, it turns into a swamp. • His love is meant to flow through you. • You can’t claim to love God if you refuse to love people. Closing Thought: “God’s love isn’t waiting for you to measure up. It’s waiting for you to open up.”
Sermon Description
Love isn’t something we manufacture, it’s something we receive. And the good news? God’s love doesn’t run out. In this message, we’ll explore what it means to live “Love Without Limits.” We’ll talk about how God’s love frees us from fear, meets us at our worst, and flows through us to others.
This isn’t just for church people—this is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I enough? Am I loved even when I fail?”
Whether you’re checking out faith for the first time or you’ve been following Jesus for years, this message will encourage you to stop living loved on a trial basis and start opening up to God’s limitless love.
Bible References: 1 John 4:7–21; John 15:13–17; James 2:23
Small Group Discussion Questions
Where do you think most people today look for love and acceptance, and why do those sources often leave us empty? (1 John 4:7–8)
How do you think fear shapes the way we relate to others in friendships, marriage, or family? (1 John 4:18)
Why do people struggle to let others see them at their worst, and what does God’s love say in those moments? (1 John 4:9–10)
In what practical ways can we make sure God’s love flows through us and not just to us? (1 John 4:11–12, 20–21)
How has experiencing God’s unconditional love personally changed the way you treat others? (1 John 4:19–21)
2 Deep Journal Questions
Where in your life are you still trying to earn love instead of receiving it?
Who is the one person you’ve been avoiding loving, and what would it look like to love them without limits?