What If You Excelled at Faith But Missed Love's Power? (1 Cor 13) | #UnfilteredChurch Part 16

What if you aced spiritual gifts but missed love—the one thing that matters most? Dive into 1 Corinthians 13 with Pastor Chris Gregg in this #UnfilteredChurch sermon from FCC Sermons. Discover why eloquence, faith, and sacrifice mean nothing without Christ's enduring love. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper church community and biblical maturity.In "Love Unfiltered," Chris unpacks Paul's rebuke to the vibrant yet divided Corinthian church (1 Cor 12-14). Explore the priority of love (vv.1-3), its patient and kind portrait (vv.4-7), and why it outlasts prophecies, tongues, and knowledge forever (vv.8-13). Learn how love isn't a gift—it's the soil for all gifts—to avoid being a "noisy gong" in ministry.Key insights:Without love: You're nothing, gain nothing—like an empty gift box.Christlike traits: Patient, not irritable, rejoices in truth.Eternal legacy: Faith and hope fade, but love abides as the greatest.Reflection: Do you serve to be noticed or from love? Pick one trait from vv.4-7 this week—kindness, forgiveness—and watch it transform conflicts and community. As Mother Teresa showed, one act of love changes lives.Timestamps:0:00 - Opening Hook: What If You Did Everything Right... But Missed This?3:45 - Corinth's Vibrant Yet Broken Church (1 Cor 12-14 Context)8:20 - The Priority of Love: Tongues, Prophecy, Faith Without It (1 Cor 13:1-3)13:10 - Without Love: Just Noise and Empty Gain17:50 - The Portrait of Love: Patient, Kind, Unfailing Traits (1 Cor 13:4-7)23:30 - Christlike Love in Action – Not Hallmark, But Real27:15 - The Permanence of Love: Why It Outlasts All Gifts (1 Cor 13:8-13)31:40 - Reflections: Serve from Love, Build an Enduring Legacy35:20 - Challenge: Pick One Trait to Practice This Week + Mother Teresa's MarkSubscribe to FCC Sermons for more #UnfilteredChurch series on 1 Corinthians—raw talks on pride, division, and zeal. Like & comment: What's one way you'll practice love this week? Visit fcc.church for notes/resources. #1Corinthians13 #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #LoveInTheBible #SpiritualGrowth