Listen "What It Really Means to Love God with Total Commitment"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful message from Pastor Justin Larkin at Northeast Christian Church, we explore what it really means to love God—not just through words or token efforts, but through total commitment. Drawing from 1 John 4:7–10 and 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Justin explains how God is not just loving—God is love. With relatable analogies, including a memorable chicken and pig story, this sermon challenges us to move from contribution to complete devotion. Are you making a contribution… or a commitment? Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily: ✅ God is not just loving—He is love. ✅ Loving God requires total commitment. ✅ Even when we fall short, God's love never fails. 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 01:45 – The Chicken & Pig Analogy: Contribution vs. Commitment 04:50 – What is Love? Philosophers & Pop Culture Confusion 10:30 – God Is Love: A Deeper Dive into 1 John 4:8 13:05 – 1 Corinthians 13: Love Described & God's Character 17:30 – Jesus' Love: Total Commitment Through the Cross 19:00 – The Shema Prayer & Loving God with All Your Heart 22:10 – What Total Commitment Practically Looks Like 26:00 – Final Challenge: Be a Pig, Not a Chicken If this message spoke to you, be sure to: 👉 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/northeastchurch/ 👉 Visit our website at mynecchurch.com 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel @northeastchristianchurch8431 Stay connected and catch all our latest episodes! We'd love to hear your thoughts and help you take your next step in faith! 🙏 #LoveGodSermon #TotalCommitment #GodIsLove #ChickenOrPigSermon #ChristianCommitment #WhatIsLove #HowToLoveGod #ChristianLiving #NortheastChristianChurch
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