Playlist: Love, Importance of (topic)
Love's Importance and Source
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe world is in desperate need of love, a need as poignant now as ever, amidst violence, terrorism, and anger that pervades even our homes. Love, however, remains a misunderstood and much-abused term, often reduced to mere feelings or preferences rather than its true essence. True love is not just a warm regard or emotional …
Love God, Love Neighbor
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe outgoing concern toward other beings begins with God the Father to Christ to us. How much we love our brethren may be a good gauge of how much we love God.
No Real Love Without God
Sermon by John O. ReidGod is love, and this truth defines His very nature. His love, known as agape, reflects a willful direction toward humanity, always seeking what is best for us, even when it differs from our desires. As John 3:16 reveals, God so loved the world that He gave His Son as a sacrifice, providing a path for reconciliation and …
Love
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidGod appreciates when we show concern for others, developing the maturity to overlook the slights others have made to us. Love sets an example for others.
Love's Basic Definition
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove is not a feeling, but an action—defined as keeping God's commandments, the only means by which we can possibly know Him, leading to eternal life.