Q1. How can a local congregation lose its "first love" for Jesus?
By placing things of this world before God, material things, money, jobs, homes, programs, self, etc. When we do this, God is no longer our first love, but whatever we have placed before him becomes our god.
What are the signs of genuine love for Jesus in worship and ministry? Our love, concern, and service for one another and for the lost. Love and hunger for Truth.
How does the lack of love show up? Mostly by non-growth, stagnation, and indifference
How can a congregation regain this love? By humbling ourselves, recognizing our sin, repentance and turning back to Christ and His truth