Let There Be Love Part 1

Sermon Title: Let There Be Love — Part 1: Loving God Description: In this opening message of the Let There Be Love series, Pastor Eric addresses the growing anger, division, and hostility shaping both the culture and the church. Jesus warned that in the last days “because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” In a world filled with outrage, bitterness, and constant conflict, followers of Christ are called to live differently. Beginning in Ephesians 3, Pastor Eric explores the truth that every human heart was designed to love God and to be filled by His love. The emptiness many people feel is not accidental—it is the result of a broken relationship with God caused by sin. Because of that void, people often try to fill their lives with substitutes: success, relationships, pleasure, addiction, work, entertainment, or possessions. Yet none of those things can satisfy what only God can give. The message ultimately leads to the cross, where the holiness of God and the love of God meet. Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, died for our sins and rose from the grave so that spiritually dead people could be made alive again and restored to a relationship with God. This sermon calls believers to examine whether their love for God has grown cold and reminds us that true life, joy, and identity are only found in receiving and resting in the immeasurable love of Christ. Key Scriptures: Matthew 24:9–14 Ephesians 3:14–21 John 3:16 John 10:27–30 Ephesians 2:1 In This Sermon: Jesus’ warning that the love of many will grow cold Why the early church was known for loving even their enemies The spiritual emptiness every person carries apart from God The false comforts people turn to instead of God The cross as the ultimate expression of God’s love How a dead spirit is made alive through faith in Christ Why God’s acceptance of His children never changes Next Steps: Ask yourself honestly where you may be trying to fill the void in your heart apart from God. Bring those things to the Lord and ask Him to restore your love for Him. Spend time reflecting on the cross and the love Christ has shown you. If you have never trusted Jesus as your Savior, call upon Him today. If you already belong to Him, ask God to help you live rooted and grounded in His love so that your heart does not grow cold in a lawless world.