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Love Stories: When Love Feels Like a Letdown
No matter your relationship status, we all want to know: What’s the secret to love that lasts? Is real love even possible? The best Love Stories aren’t perfect, but they all have a few things in common.
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Unstoppable Church
8623 Tullahoma Hwy, Estill Springs, TN 37330, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
Message Notes
Love Stories
When Love Feels Like a Letdown
We don’t just invite God into our relationships.
We build our relationships around Him.
1. A God-centered love trusts God even when the future is unclear.
The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.” Genesis 12:1-2 NLT
So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed … Genesis 12:4 NLT
You just need the faith to take the next step.
Some time later … Genesis 15:1 NLT
2. A God-centered love forgives—and trusts even after the mistakes.
3. A God-centered love waits even when hope runs out.
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. ... Romans 4:18 NLT
Then the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ 14Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:13-14 NLT
Nothing is too hard for the Lord.
The LORD kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. Genesis 21:1 NLT
Love Stories
When Love Feels Like a Letdown
We don’t just invite God into our relationships.
We build our relationships around Him.
1. A God-centered love trusts God even when the future is unclear.
The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.” Genesis 12:1-2 NLT
So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed … Genesis 12:4 NLT
You just need the faith to take the next step.
Some time later … Genesis 15:1 NLT
2. A God-centered love forgives—and trusts even after the mistakes.
3. A God-centered love waits even when hope runs out.
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. ... Romans 4:18 NLT
Then the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ 14Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:13-14 NLT
Nothing is too hard for the Lord.
The LORD kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. Genesis 21:1 NLT
TALK-IT-OVER Notes
Message Summary
Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we discover how God-centered love trusts Him even when the future is unclear, forgives and trusts even after mistakes are made, and waits even after hope runs out.
Through it all, we learn that we don’t just invite God into our relationships. We build our relationships around Him.
Key Scriptures
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. ... Romans 4:18 NLT
Additional Scriptures
• Genesis 12:1-2, 4 NLT
• Genesis 15:1 NLT
• Genesis 18:13-14 NLT
• Genesis 21:1 NLT
Find Resources for Better Relationships
Find articles, videos, and more at
www.finds.life.church/love
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
• What can most reliably make you laugh out loud?
Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
• Read Romans 4:18. What has God called you to do? How can you continue working toward that calling, even during seasons of waiting?
• What are some practical ways people can build their relationships around God? How is this different from just inviting God into our relationships?
Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
• Talk about a time when you offered forgiveness and trust to someone after they made a mistake. How did that impact your relationship over time?
• If you’re dating or married, what’s one step you can take to build your relationship around God this week?
• If you’re single, what’s one step you can take to build an important relationship around God this week?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Gracious Father, thank You for being with us in every season of life. Please show us how we can build every relationship in our lives around You. Grow our faith to trust, forgive, and hope, even when it feels impossible. We believe nothing is too hard for You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
• Spend time each day asking God to move in your impossible situations. Share how you feel encouraged with your LifeGroup throughout the week.
• Start the Bible Plan 3 Tips for Better Relationships using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/love
• Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend or with a Local Mission Partner.
Message Summary
Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we discover how God-centered love trusts Him even when the future is unclear, forgives and trusts even after mistakes are made, and waits even after hope runs out.
Through it all, we learn that we don’t just invite God into our relationships. We build our relationships around Him.
Key Scriptures
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. ... Romans 4:18 NLT
Additional Scriptures
• Genesis 12:1-2, 4 NLT
• Genesis 15:1 NLT
• Genesis 18:13-14 NLT
• Genesis 21:1 NLT
Find Resources for Better Relationships
Find articles, videos, and more at
www.finds.life.church/love
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
• What can most reliably make you laugh out loud?
Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
• Read Romans 4:18. What has God called you to do? How can you continue working toward that calling, even during seasons of waiting?
• What are some practical ways people can build their relationships around God? How is this different from just inviting God into our relationships?
Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
• Talk about a time when you offered forgiveness and trust to someone after they made a mistake. How did that impact your relationship over time?
• If you’re dating or married, what’s one step you can take to build your relationship around God this week?
• If you’re single, what’s one step you can take to build an important relationship around God this week?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Gracious Father, thank You for being with us in every season of life. Please show us how we can build every relationship in our lives around You. Grow our faith to trust, forgive, and hope, even when it feels impossible. We believe nothing is too hard for You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
• Spend time each day asking God to move in your impossible situations. Share how you feel encouraged with your LifeGroup throughout the week.
• Start the Bible Plan 3 Tips for Better Relationships using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/love
• Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend or with a Local Mission Partner.
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