Experiencing and Sharing God's Unconditional Love

God’s love is a gift that cannot be earned, bought, or explained by human standards. It is a love that chose us before we ever thought to choose Him, a love that sustains us like oxygen and grants us peace beyond understanding. Even when we stumble or rebel, God’s grace lifts us up and calls us forward, reminding us that we are not only heirs to His throne but also His friends. This love is so deep that God sent Jesus to stand in our place, to secure for us a crown in the only Kingdom that truly matters.

Just as a parent’s love for their child is fierce and unyielding, so is God’s love for us. He commands us to love—not as a mere suggestion, but as a requirement that reflects our relationship with Him. Obedience is the evidence of our love; it’s seen not just in words, but in actions that honor what God has asked of us. Even when we have run away from God, or from those who love us, His mercy gives us opportunities for reconciliation and restoration. Personal stories of rebellion and return remind us that God’s love is patient and always ready to welcome us back.

Our names may not all mean “God loves me,” but the truth remains: each of us is deeply loved by God. This love calls us to respond—not just by receiving, but by sharing. The world is full of people who have yet to experience this love, and we are called to be laborers in the harvest, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. By loving others and telling them about Jesus, we participate in God’s work of expanding His Kingdom and showing the world the depth of His love.

Key Takeaways

• 1. God’s love is unearned and unconditional, choosing us even when we feel unworthy or inadequate. Like being picked for a team regardless of our abilities, God’s grace selects us not because of what we can do, but because of who He is. This truth should fill us with gratitude and assurance, knowing that our place in God’s family is secure. [01:23]
• 2. The sustaining power of God’s love is as essential as the air we breathe. It is not a fleeting feeling but a constant presence that maintains and upholds us through every circumstance. Trusting in this love brings a peace that surpasses all understanding, anchoring us in times of uncertainty. [02:25]
• 3. Obedience is the tangible expression of our love for God. Just as we recognize love in others by their willingness to listen and act on our words, God sees our love in our response to His commands. True love for God is not passive; it is active, visible in the way we live and the choices we make. [04:17]
• 4. God’s mercy is greater than our rebellion. Even when we run away—from problems, from people, or from God Himself—His love pursues us and offers opportunities for reconciliation. Personal stories of restoration remind us that no distance or mistake can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. [05:01]
• 5. The call to love is inseparable from the call to share. As recipients of God’s eternal love, we are entrusted with the mission to help others experience it too. The harvest is plentiful, and our willingness to share the gospel and love our neighbors is both a response to God’s love and a participation in His Kingdom work. [06:32]
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Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:42] - Assurance in Christ and Eternal Life
• [00:59] - The Unexplainable Blessings of God
• [01:23] - Chosen by God’s Grace
• [01:52] - God’s Unconditional Selection
• [02:06] - Grace After Stumbling
• [02:25] - God’s Love Sustains Us
• [02:40] - Heirs and Friends of God
• [03:00] - The Sacrifice of Jesus
• [03:18] - God’s Parental Love
• [03:34] - The Command to Love
• [03:47] - Sharing God’s Love Daily
• [04:17] - Obedience as Love
• [05:01] - Personal Story of Rebellion and Restoration
• [05:45] - The Meaning of “Olufemi”
• [06:15] - God’s Love for All
• [06:32] - The Call to Share and Labor in the Harvest
• [07:04] - Sharing the Gospel with Others

Bible Reading

John 15:13-17 (ESV) — > Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

2. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)
> For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

3. Matthew 9:37-38 (ESV)
> Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Observation Questions

1. According to John 15, what does Jesus say is the greatest expression of love?
2. In Romans 8, what are some of the things Paul lists that cannot separate us from God’s love?
3. The sermon compared God’s love to oxygen. What does this analogy suggest about how we experience God’s love? ([02:25])
4. What does Jesus command his followers to do in John 15:17, and how does this relate to the sermon’s emphasis on obedience as love?

Interpretation Questions

1. The sermon says, “He chose us before we ever thought to choose Him.” How does this truth affect the way someone might view their relationship with God? ([01:23])
2. The speaker shared a personal story about running away from God and being welcomed back. What does this reveal about the nature of God’s mercy and patience? ([05:01])
3. In John 15, Jesus calls his followers “friends” instead of “servants.” What does this shift in relationship mean for how believers approach God?
4. The sermon mentions that obedience is the evidence of our love for God. Why might actions be a more reliable indicator of love than words alone? ([04:17])

Application Questions

1. The sermon compared God’s love to being picked for a team, even if you’re not the best player. Have you ever felt unworthy or overlooked? How does knowing God chooses you anyway change your perspective? ([01:23])
2. The analogy of God’s love being like oxygen suggests it’s always available and sustaining. When have you felt God’s love “keeping you going” during a hard time? ([02:25])
3. The speaker shared about running away from God and being given a second chance. Is there an area in your life where you’ve been running from God or someone else? What would it look like to take a step toward reconciliation this week? ([05:01])
4. The sermon says obedience is how we show love to God. What is one specific command or teaching of Jesus you find challenging to obey? What’s one step you can take this week to act on it? ([04:17])
5. The call to love is also a call to share. Who in your life needs to experience God’s love through you? What is one practical way you can show or tell them about Jesus this week? ([06:32])
6. The speaker mentioned that “the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” What holds you back from sharing your faith or serving others? How can you overcome that barrier? ([06:32])
7. The sermon reminded us that our names may not mean “God loves me,” but the truth remains. How can you remind yourself daily that you are deeply loved by God, especially when you don’t feel it? ([06:15])