Love Like the Father Not Like the World

Title: Love Like the Father Not Like the World Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: September 21, 2025 Bible: Matthew 5:43-48 The sermon emphasizes the radical call to love enemies and pray for persecutors, challenging a conditional love prevalent in both the world and nominal Christianity. Drawing parallels to God's unconditional love for humanity, the message urges believers to emulate the Father's character by extending grace and compassion, even to those who are hostile. Through illustrations from Hosea and the parable of the Good Samaritan, the preacher underscores the importance of a transformative love rooted in faith, rather than worldly expectations, ultimately calling for a renewed commitment to embodying Christ's love in all relationships and serving as salt and light in a dark world.