Playlist: Love as Motivation (topic)
Love's Basic Definition
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove serves as the central motivation in a life aligned with God, driving actions that reflect His nature. Without the love of God, eternal life remains out of reach, for knowing God is to live with Him, to walk with Him, and to be in constant communion with Him. This love is not fleeting; it is permanent, enduring all things, …
Love's Importance and Source
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe world is in desperate need of love, a force that transcends mere feelings or preferences and stands as the supreme motivation for all actions. Love never fails and will always be of use, unlike other gifts such as prophecy, tongues, or knowledge, which may end or become obsolete. There will never be a time when love is not …
Loving Christ and Revelation 2:1-7
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove motivates the works that Christ requires. If love for Christ is present, the right works follow, including overcoming human nature, the world, and Satan, as well as keeping the commandments in their intent. When love for Christ diminishes, the frequency of right works lessens, and if love is lost entirely, the works cease. …
By This We Know Love!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus was motivated by love in laying down His life. He was driven in all of this by His love for His creation with His Father. The emphasis is on His great love. This is an immensely personal loving act on His part. It was an act of love beyond all others. Jesus Christ is our Passover because of His and His Father's love. By …
Patriotism, the Summer Soldier, and Our Times (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Love is the key word in the definition of patriotism as the love of one's country. Love within any relationship has a strong influence toward influencing those who have it to act in the well being of the object of his or her love or it is not really love. Love is part of the major element that is in patriotism. Jesus Christ was …
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)When the U.S. Congress wanted to put 'In God we Trust' on currency, the Seventh Day Adventists objected, arguing that the U.S. has never been a Christian nation.
Serving the Brethren Through Prayer
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingLove serves as the motivation and the foundation behind all that is done because God is love. When love accompanies the gifts that are given those gifts enhance service to the church and draw members closer together. Love suffers long and is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not parade itself and is not puffed up. Love does …
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasAll the New Testament writers warned about false prophets trying to sever the symbiotic relationship between law and grace, law and faith, law and works.
Don't Take God for Granted
Sermon by John O. ReidWe all tend to allow familiarity to lure us into carelessly taking something for granted. This is particularly dangerous regarding God and His purpose for us.