Love for Jesus
Love for Jesus7
My Jesus, I Love Thee (Brookyln Tabernacle Service)
By Jim Cymbala4.7K02:38PSA 100:2JHN 14:15ROM 12:1EPH 5:191JN 4:19Jim Cymbala emphasizes the deep love and devotion we should have for Jesus, encouraging believers to express their affection through worship and song. He reflects on the grace of God and the importance of recognizing Jesus' sacrifice and love in our lives. Cymbala calls the congregation to respond to this love with heartfelt praise and commitment, reminding them that true worship flows from a genuine relationship with Christ.
Pentecost Is Loving Jesus (The Prayer "O God, Make Me Love Jesus More" Will Be answered.)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0JHN 15:91CO 16:22EPH 3:16Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes that Pentecost is fundamentally about a deep love relationship between Jesus and His followers. He urges believers to pray for a greater love for Jesus, highlighting that true love for Him transcends mere blessings and requires a commitment to serve and delight in Him. Waldvogel reflects on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to experience the fullness of Christ's love and to be rooted in it. He warns against the dangers of becoming complacent and losing the presence of Jesus through distractions. Ultimately, he encourages a heartfelt pursuit of Jesus, making Him the center of our lives.
To Love Jesus
By E.M. Bounds0PSA 37:4MAT 6:21JHN 14:3PHP 3:20COL 3:172TI 4:6HEB 12:2JAS 1:121JN 4:19REV 22:20E.M. Bounds emphasizes that to love Jesus is to desire His presence, think of Him constantly, and obey Him wholeheartedly. He asserts that true love for Jesus assures our place in heaven, as He should be the center of our lives and actions. Bounds challenges us to reflect on our relationship with Jesus, asking if He captivates our hearts and stirs our deepest longings for heaven. He connects the love for Jesus with the anticipation of His return, highlighting that loving His appearing is a reflection of our love for Him. Ultimately, Bounds concludes that passionate devotion to Jesus is the essence of experiencing heaven both now and in eternity.
Jesus: Our Magnificent Obsession
By Mike Bickle2346:58REV 5:1Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound mystery of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, highlighting His future role as the ruler of the earth. He encourages believers to focus on their relationship with Christ, which stirs love and commitment, rather than merely adhering to a mission. Bickle draws from Revelation 5 to illustrate Jesus' worthiness to open the scroll and enact God's plan for the earth, emphasizing that true strength in faith comes from ongoing encounters with Jesus. He reassures the congregation that despite challenges, believers have a glorious future under Jesus' leadership, who is kind and powerful. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a deep love and trust in Jesus, affirming that He is worth all sacrifices made for Him.
Loving Jesus (Who Wants Him?)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0COL 1:19COL 3:11TI 3:16Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the profound mystery of Jesus Christ, who embodies the fullness of God and invites believers to experience His love and presence. He challenges the audience to reflect on their love for Jesus, urging them to prioritize their relationship with Him above worldly distractions. Waldvogel highlights that true fulfillment comes from setting our affections on things above and living in the reality of being risen with Christ. He calls for a genuine response to Jesus' question, 'Lovest thou me?' and encourages believers to embrace their identity in Him. Ultimately, the sermon is a passionate plea for a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus, who desires to dwell within us.
Fascinated With Jesus
By Wesley Duewel0MAT 22:37JHN 15:9Wesley Duewel emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Scripture and redemption is to cultivate an intensely personal love for Jesus that encompasses our entire being. He highlights the importance of prayer as a loving communion with Christ, urging believers to move beyond an impersonal relationship and to embrace a passionate devotion akin to that of early Christians and martyrs. Duewel calls for a humble confession of our often casual love for Jesus and encourages seeking the Holy Spirit's help to ignite a fervent love for Him. He asserts that all other passions, including those for souls and missions, stem from a deep love for Christ, which is essential for personal renewal and effectiveness in the Christian life. The sermon concludes with a plea for a new, all-consuming passion for Jesus, regardless of the cost.
Loving Jesus (Know Jesus, and Make the Exchange: Himself for Your self.)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0SNG 5:9JHN 17:31CO 6:17EPH 3:17PHP 3:10Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the profound love and relationship one can have with Jesus, contrasting it with fleeting human affections. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate that true love for Christ comes from truly knowing Him, which leads to a transformative exchange of self for His presence. Waldvogel encourages believers to seek a deeper connection with Jesus, as He is the source of joy and fulfillment, and stresses the importance of unity in the body of Christ. The sermon highlights that knowing Jesus is essential for eternal life and that He desires to fill our hearts with His love and power.