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Sunday • October 11, 2026
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Today's Message

THE EVIDENCE IS LOVE!

You Can’t Claim the Father and Reject His Character
Pastor Stephän Kirby
1 JOHN 4:7–12 • JOHN 13:34–35
Primary Text

1 John 4:7–12

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 JOHN 4:7 (KJV)
Today's Question Does the way I treat people provide evidence of the love of Christ operating in my life?
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Today's Sermon Notes

Love is more than something we profess. It is evidence that we know God and are being transformed by His character.

01
Source

Love Reveals Who We Know

1 John 4:7–8

Love originates in God. His character should become increasingly visible in how we treat others.

02
Demonstration

Love Is Proven by What It Does

1 John 4:9–10

God demonstrated His love by sending Jesus Christ. Genuine love moves beyond words into action.

03
Discipleship

Love Is the Identifying Mark of a Disciple

John 13:34–35

Jesus said that people would recognize His disciples by their love for one another.

04
Grace

Love Must Reach Beyond Our Comfort Zone

Matthew 5:44–46

Christ calls us to love beyond agreement, familiarity, and convenience—with wisdom and healthy boundaries.

05
Evidence

Love Is the Evidence of God’s Presence

1 John 4:11–12

The love of the unseen God becomes visible when His people demonstrate love toward one another.

My Declaration

LET HIS LOVE SHOW!

I will let God's love shape my words.

I will demonstrate His love through my actions.

I will love with truth, wisdom, grace, and compassion.

I will not allow bitterness to determine my character.

IF GOD IS LOVE, AND GOD LIVES IN ME,
THEN HIS LOVE OUGHT TO BE VISIBLE THROUGH ME!

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Church Announcements

What’s Happening at Ekklesia

October 11 • After Worship Women’s Meeting

All women of Ekklesia are invited to remain after worship on Sunday, October 11 for an important Women’s Ministry meeting.

Beginning in November Ekklesia Choir Is Forming

The Ekklesia Choir will begin forming in November. If you are interested in singing, please see Sis. Monica.

October 18 • 11:00 AM Worship With Southern Star

Ekklesia will worship with Southern Star at 11:00 AM, 2304 Algonquin Pkwy. Pastor Stephän Kirby will preach.

This Week at Ekklesia

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Sunday • October 11 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Worship • The Evidence Is Love!
Tuesday Ekklesia Kingdom Academy 7:00 PM • Bible Study on Zoom
Wednesday Hour of Prayer 7:00 PM • Prayer on Zoom
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LoveUmorethanUknow, Stephän