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Sermon – February 23, 2025 “The Kind of Love that Changes You”

The Kind of Love that Changes You

Bulletin 02 23 2025

Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:27 – 38

In his sermon The Kind of Love that Changes You on Luke 6:27-38, Pastor Chris challenged the congregation to embrace the radical love that Jesus calls for—one that goes beyond mere kindness and into the realm of true transformation. He emphasized that loving enemies, doing good to those who harm us, and giving without expecting anything in return are not just moral ideals but practices that reshape our hearts and the world around us. With a progressive and thought-provoking approach, Pastor Chris acknowledged how difficult this kind of love can be, especially in a culture that often values retribution over grace. Yet, he urged listeners to see love not as a passive feeling but as an active force that disrupts cycles of hatred, heals divisions, and draws us closer to the divine. This love, he preached, is not about weakness but about strength—the kind that changes not only those we extend it to but also ourselves in the process.