What Love Makes Us Love

Jesus didn't come to make bad people good—He came to make dead people alive. Learn how divine love changes what you love and how you love it.In this sermon on 1 John 3:11–24, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon explores the true meaning of Christian love during the Advent season. Moving beyond surface-level sentimentality, Pastor Neil unpacks how the first coming of Christ alters our fundamental affections and brings Zoe—the vibrant, supernatural life of eternity—into our daily existence. Discover why true salvation means forever living inside of you rather than just living forever, how setting self-interest aside helps us truly see others, and how walking in the simplicity of God’s commandments brings a deep, abiding assurance of faith.In this episode, we cover:Loving the Message: Understanding that passing from death to life releases Zoe—a supernatural quality of eternal life active within us right now.Loving the Opportunity: How laying down our lives enables us to think, see, and love differently by prioritizing others.Seeing vs. Looking: Moving past superficial observation to perceive real needs and step in with practical, tangible support.Assurance Over Condemnation: Overcoming internal guilt by remembering that God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.The Simplicity of the Gospel: Surrendering to Christ's lordship and responding to His calling with a resounding, joyful "yes."Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube