Life on the Vine (Love)

Everybody talks about love.But real love—the kind that sacrifices, forgives, perseveres, and genuinely seeks the good of others—can feel increasingly rare in modern life.In the opening message of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores why love is the foundation of spiritual life and the first fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Drawing from John 15, 1 Corinthians 13, and the parable of the prodigal son, this message examines how culture shapes people toward self-interest, competition, impatience, and emotional disconnection—and why staying connected to the “vine” is the only way lasting spiritual fruit can grow.Whether you’re wrestling with relationships, bitterness, loneliness, anger, or simply trying to become a healthier and more loving person, this message offers both challenge and hope.Chapters00:00 45 Years of Marriage02:00 Why We Need the Holy Spirit03:00 Spiritual Burnout and Culture05:00 The Power of Grace and Pardon06:00 Why Love Matters Most08:00 Learning How to Love People10:00 Joy, Peace, and the Heart13:00 Why Culture Makes Love Difficult15:00 Apart From the Vine18:00 The Prodigal Son and God’s Love20:00 Why Love Is Central22:00 The Real Meaning of Love25:00 Putting Yourself Into 1 Corinthians 1328:00 Obstacles to Loving Others30:00 How to Cultivate Love35:00 What Real Spirituality Looks Like36:00 How We Learn to LoveClick here to donate to the programClick here for more sermonsOC Church of Christ