Topic

Love

11 sermons · October 2024 – May 2026

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What biblical love is, and what it is not.

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God Knows Your Tears - A Mother's Love Analogy - 5/10/26 Sermon Recap

Pastor Safrit walks through the analogy of a mother's love to illustrate God's understanding of our pain, referencing the emotional connection between a mother and her child. He emphasizes that just as a mother instinctively knows her child's hurt, God knows our tears and understands our struggles even when others do not. The main point is that we can find comfort in God's awareness and care during our difficult times.

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35 min

What is Love? The Preeminence Of Love - Week 10

Pastor Safrit concludes the series on 1 Corinthians 13 by emphasizing the preeminence of love, based on the passage's final verse, which states that while faith, hope, and love remain, the greatest is love. He illustrates this through a story of selfless love and discusses how true faith and hope are activated through actions and trust in Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate their faith, hope, and love towards others, encouraging them to embody Christ's love in their daily lives.

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31 min

What is Love? the Permanence of Love - Week 9

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13:8-12, emphasizing the permanence of love compared to temporary gifts and knowledge. He explains that while spiritual gifts may fade, love remains eternal and is essential for true discipleship. The practical application encourages the congregation to cultivate a Christ-like love that transcends worldly measures of success and to seek deeper relationships with God and one another.

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38 min

What is Love? Love In All Things - Week 8

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13:7, emphasizing the actions of love: bearing, believing, hoping, and enduring. He illustrates how love supports others through hardships and encourages trust and optimism, even in difficult circumstances. The sermon highlights that true love is active and persistent, urging believers to embody these qualities in their lives and relationships, ultimately reflecting God's love in all situations.

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35 min

What is Love? Love is not... - Week 7

Pastor Safrit continues his series on love from 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on what love is not. He emphasizes that love is not resentful and does not keep a record of wrongs, urging the congregation to forgive as Christ forgives. He also teaches that love does not rejoice in evil but finds joy in truth, encouraging believers to reflect on their attitudes towards others and to embody Christ-like love in their relationships.

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31 min

What is Love? Love is not... - Week 6

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that love is not selfish or easily angered. He highlights the importance of selflessness in love, illustrating how true love prioritizes the needs of others over personal desires. The sermon encourages believers to reflect on their own actions and attitudes, urging them to embody Christ-like love by sacrificing for others and maintaining a calm demeanor in the face of challenges.

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35 min

What is Love? Love is not... - Week 5

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on what love is not, specifically addressing arrogance and rudeness. He emphasizes that love is about humility and putting others first, contrasting this with the self-centeredness of arrogance. The practical application encourages the congregation to reflect on their attitudes and behaviors, asking themselves how they can better serve and respect others in their daily lives.

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38 min

What is Love? Love is not... - Week 4

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on the theme of love, specifically addressing what love is not. He emphasizes that love is not envious or boastful, highlighting how jealousy can lead to division and strife within the church. The practical application encourages the congregation to celebrate the successes of others and to promote humility by deflecting praise to God and uplifting those around them, fostering a spirit of unity and love.

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33 min

What is Love? Love is... - Week 3

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13:4, focusing on the qualities of love, specifically that love is patient and kind. He emphasizes the importance of self-examination in embodying these traits, encouraging the congregation to reflect on their own actions and relationships. The practical application highlights the need for believers to demonstrate Christ-like patience and kindness in their interactions with others, as a reflection of God's love towards them.

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32 min

What is Love? The Prominence of Love - Week 2

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing the paramount importance of love in the Christian life. He explains that without love, even the most impressive spiritual gifts and sacrifices are meaningless, illustrating this with various examples and Greek terms for love. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate their motivations and actions, asking whether they reflect the sacrificial love of Christ, which should be the foundation of all they do.

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41 min

What is Love? The Great Command - Week 1

Pastor Safrit walks through John 13:34-35, where Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. He emphasizes that this love is not merely an action but a self-sacrificial commitment that reflects Christ's own love. The practical application is that believers are called to demonstrate this love in their relationships, especially during difficult times, as a testament to their faith and unity in Christ.

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