The "Love" Sermon

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Sermon 4

My Lord Jesus Christ,

through the Holy Spirit of

Father God in Heaven

is in one word:

LOVE

Last updated: 9/21/17 1/22/16 0827

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Sermon Outline

Sermon 4.1 - God is Love
Sermon 4.2 - Send all of your enemies the love of Jesus.
Sermon 4.3 - A note about the grave importance of MEEKNESS
Sermon 4.4 - The three Christian theological virtues are:
Sermon 4.5 - Meek Moral Conclusion
Sermon 4.6 - What is Love?
Sermon 4.7 - Love in English Semantics
Sermon 4.8 - Greek Love
Sermon 4.9 - 19 Definition of LOVE

Sermon 4.1

God of Love

God is Love

The love of Jesus is about faith and it has nothing to do with what you do, what you want or what you receive.

The purpose is about giving yourself unconditionally to God, and that you love God with all your heart and soul, and accepting what comes back at you in the world with the love of Jesus. Often what comes back is not what you’ve anticipated. Graciously accept this wonderful gift of Jesus's love.

We can only give away to others what we have inside ourselves. The corollary of that is that you can’t give away what you don’t have. If you have the love of Jesus inside you, the love of Jesus for yourself, then that is what you will give away. If you have contempt inside, contempt for yourself, then that is what you will give away.

Be willing to let anything happen. Surrender and fall back, completely trusting that Jesus's love will never fail. Willingness is such an important commodity in our lives. Just be willing to let the Holy Spirit be your guide. All you have to do is accept being loved.

Each time you send the love of Jesus in response to hate, greed, injustice, you defuse the hate, the greed and the injustice.

Injustice is a constant, but you can refuse to be seduced into being emotionally immobilized over it. In the world of pure love, there are no boundaries, there are no limits. I recommend being gentle with yourself and loving yourself unconditionally regardless what comes your way.

I finally realized that other people are simply going to be exactly the way they are; independent of my opinion about them.

All the abundance you want is already here, you just need love and be loved by Jesus...

This universe is endless, created by a loving all powerful God, a God that loves you. It is a timeless universe, and God as always loved you, and will always love you. And this world that you live your life in, this world that God has given you is filled with abundance. That abundance is your birthright.

There are three things the clog your soul:

Negativity,

Judgment and

Imbalance

Work today at eliminating being negative, And eliminate judging someone else. And being out of balance inside

If you can eliminate three; you can really to tune your life into a higher, more beautiful frequency. A life in the spirit, rather than the ego...

Forgiveness, is an act of the love of Jesus.

Whatever the question, the love of Jesus it the answer.

By just giving love to everyone in your life, you will find blessings from Father God, and the corner stone of an abundance life that only comes from the the love of Jesus Christ.

Sermon 4.2

Love Your Enemies

Send all your enemies love

If you send your opponents (and enemies) the love of Jesus, it will remove the negatives from your game (and battles).

You will be trapped emotionally and physically until you learn to forgive. By the grace of God, little sinner that you, myself and everyone people on the planet has been forgiven.

Say this to yourself every morning:

"I will fill myself with the love of Jesus and I will send that out into the world, how others treat me is their path, how I react is mine."

Make a personal commitment love Jesus, and the love of Jesus will radiate in you. Be the love, don’t look outside yourself for it.

Fill yourself with the love of Jesus, look for Jesus everyone you see, witness the unfolding of God in everyone you meet including those whom you have been taught to reject.

The whole Universal system is held together through the love of Jesus, harmony and cooperation. If you use your thoughts in accordance with these principles, you can transcend anything gets in your way.

It is the love of Jesus and cooperation that makes it all work.

The only response to hatred is the love of Jesus, everything else will bring you down.

It is easy to the love some people, the true test is to when the love of Jesus loves someone that is hard to love.

Send all of your enemies the love of Jesus.

If you meet someone whose soul is not align with yours, and you will meet many, send them the love of Jesus and moving along.

The all other great teachers have left us with a similar message; go within and discover your invisible higher self and know God as the love of Jesus that is within you.

It is in every one of us to be loved by Jesus if we allow it.

Spiritual beings keep their thoughts on the love of Jesus and harmony. Live one day at a time emphasizing ethics, rather than rules. Surrender, trust, and turn away from outer accumulation and achievement. And allow yourself to be purposeful and guided. You, a person with a vision, are like a pebble in a stream moving ever outward towards infinity, impacting on all who come into contact with the ripple.

Rather than being against the evil, be only for the love of Jesus.

You can't give hate if you only have the love of Jesus inside you.

Money, like health, playtime, happiness and all forms of miraculous happening that you want to create for yourself; Is the result of your living purposefully. It is not a goal unto itself.

Forgiveness is man's highest achievement because it shows true enlightenment of God's love in action. It shows that we are in touch with the energy of the love of Jesus. Judgment means that you view the world as you are, or as you want it, rather than as it is.

Sermon 4.3

Be Meek

The grave importance of MEEKNESS

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Matthew 5:5 (NIV)

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5 (TLB)

"The meek and lowly are fortunate! for the whole wide world belongs to them."

Meek

English Definition:

Quiet,

gentle,

easily imposed on;

submissive.

Example Sentence:

"To be meek, patient, tactful, modest, honorable, brave,

is not to be either manly or womanly; it is to be humane."

-Jane Ellen Harrison (1850 – 1928)

British classical scholar, linguist and feminist.

Synonyms:

submissive,

yielding,

obedient,

compliant,

tame,

biddable,

tractable,

acquiescent,

humble,

deferential,

timid,

unprotesting,

unresisting,

like a lamb to the slaughter;

Antonyms:

Assertive,

pride,

stubborness

Grammar conjugations:

adverb: meekly

noun: meekness

adjective: meek

comparative adjective: meeker

superlative adjective: meekest

What does "meek" have to do with anything important?

You do know the seven deadly sins are;

lust,

gluttony,

greed,

sloth,

wrath,

envy,

pride... right?

The Seven Contrary Virtues

which are specific opposites to the Seven Deadly Sins:

Humility against pride,

Kindness against envy,

Temperance against gluttony,

Chastity against lust/perversion,

Patience against anger/wrath,

Charity against greed,

Diligence against sloth/lazyness.

God's people say "I respect CHASTITY to honor You my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Castitas

Luxuria

Virtue's Meaning - Chastity

Discretion of sexual conduct according to one's state in life; the practice of courtly love.

Cleanliness through cultivated good health and hygiene, and maintained by refraining from intoxicants. To be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all of humanity.

Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought-through education and betterment. The ability to refrain from being distracted and influenced by hostility, temptation or corruption.

God's people say "I am and will remain eternally TEMPERANCE my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Temperantia

Gula

Virtue's Meaning - Temperance

Restraint, temperance, justice.

Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification.

Prudence to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time.

Proper moderation between self-interest, versus public-interest, and against the rights and needs of others.

God's people say "I fiercely and perilously live for Your glorious CHARITY my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Caritas

Avaritia

Virtue's Meaning - Charity

Generosity, charity, self-sacrifice; the term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word charity to mean benevolent giving.

In Christian theology, charity—or love (agäpé)—is the greatest of the three theological virtues.

Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God. Such love is self-sacrificial.

Confusion can arise from the multiple meanings of the English word "love".

The love that is "caritas" is distinguished by its origin—being divinely infused into the soul—and by its residing in the will rather than emotions, regardless of what emotions it stirs up.

This love is necessary for salvation, and with it no one can be lost.

God's people say "I am perpetually, purposefully DILIGENCE in faith and works to You my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Industria

effort,

Acedia

Virtue's Meaning - Diligence

A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work; decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude, and the capability of not giving up.

Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.

Upholding one's convictions at all times, especially when no one else is watching (integrity).

God's people say

"I am:

graciously,

vigorously,

enthusiastically,

eagerly,

earnestly,

PATIENCE

because of You Jesus Christ my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Patientia

Ira

Virtue's Meaning - Patience

Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity.

Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence.

Accepting the grace to forgive; to show mercy to sinners. Creating a sense of peaceful stability and community rather thansuffering, hostility, and antagonism.

God's people say

"I explicitly express

KINDNESS to all my brothers

as set by Your perfect example

in Christ my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Benevolentia

Invidia

Virtue's Meaning - Kindness

Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake.

Empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite.

Having positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor; to inspire kindness in others.

God's people say

"I aspire to be constantly and calculatingly HUMBLE my Lord..."

Virtue Latin Gloss(Sin)(Latin)

Humilitas

Superbia

Virtue's Meaning - Humility

Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. It is a spirit of self-examination; a hermeneutic of suspicion toward yourself and charity toward people you disagree with.

The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved. Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in love. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.

Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be. Refraining from despair. The ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation.

Shared modified content on 9/28/15 at 1355 from wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_virtues

Sermon 4.4

Virtues of Christ

3 Christian Virtues

The three Christian theological virtues are:

Faith:

Belief in God, and in the truth of His revelation as well as obedience to Him (Rom 1:5:16:26)

Hope:

Expectation of and desire of receiving; refraining from despair and capability of not giving up.

The belief that God will be eternally present in every human's life and never giving up on His love.

Charity:

A supernatural virtue that helps us love God and our neighbors, more than ourselves.

These virtues are bestowed upon human beings during baptism (1 Tim 2:4 & Jn 3:5).

They help individuals grow in their relationship with God with each act they commit that exhibits one of these virtues.

—1 Tim 2:4 (Douay-Rheims Bible, 1582).

"[He] desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."

—Jn 3:5 (Douay-Rheims Bible, 1582).

"Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."

They are referenced and qualified in the Bible at 1 Corinthians 13:13:

—Geneva Bible, 1560

"And now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chiefest of these is love."

—New Living Translation, 2007

"Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love."

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from wikipedia.org/wiki/Theological_virtues

Meek Conclusion:

When Mathew 5:5 says "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." The 'earth' he is refering to is the New Earth, the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, where Christ-like people will live with God for eternity, for real.

Be meek now, and you will be the greatest in the Kingdom to come...

Sermon 4.5

Morality of Love

Moral of Love

What you must do to move yourself into the mental framework for miracle making; is to just let go, and just surrender. And trust the Love of God.

Once you believe and see your soul as divine and precious, you’ll automatically be converted to a being who can create miracles through faith in the Love of Jesus.

Authentic empowerment is the knowing that you are on purpose; doing God's work, peacefully and harmoniously.

Ask yourself, “Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?” No one can choose up sides on a round planet. Authentic empowerment is only found by surrendering to that which is loving, harmonious and good in ourselves and not allowing for enemies in our consciousness

Jesus told you that even the least among us could do all that he has done, and even greater things. You can become a miracle worker.

The more you give away, the more you have. It is a paradox, but it truly works. Nothing forms, nothing dies, Everything is simply in transition.

And that includes you, who you really are. You are eternal, changeless... Trapped in a form that is in transition.

Sermon 4.6

What's Love Got to do with it?

What is LOVE?

Short answer:

Love is God, the Father

Love is Jesus, the Son

Love is the Holy Spirit

Love is living a life of charity in humble services to all people.

How does the Bible define Love?

Here is 1 Corinthians 13:4 in five translations:

English Standard Version (ESV)

⁴ Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

New International Version (NIV)

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Living Bible (TLB)

⁴ Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud,

King James Version (KJV)

⁴ Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Good News Translation (GNT)

⁴ Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud;

Sermon 4.7

Semantics of Words

Love in English Semantics

The word "love" in the English language has been used and abused for the expression of many different sets of feelings, emotions and sentiments.

The word love, is most often used as an expression of affection towards all people (ex. I love you friend, neighbor, colleague or any person in the world). It also used to expresses pleasure for an object, thing, activity, idea or idols (ex. I love coffee, I love my smartphone, I love my leisure time relaxing, I love celebrity whoever's popular or I love and worship anything other than God).

But wait, it gets a little more complicated, the word "love" also expresses a uniquely human virtue that is based on compassion, affection, empathy and kindness. This is a conscious, pervasive vivid state of consciousness or being, and it has nothing to do with anything or anyone outside yourself. This is the Spirit of God permeating your soul with His very loving presences. This is also knows as charity, the purest form of Love.

Sermon 4.8

Greeks

Greek Love

The ancient Greek used 7 words to define the different states of love:

Storge: natural affection, the love you share with your family.

Philia: the love that you have for friends.

Eros: sexual and erotic desire kind of love (positive or negative)

Agape: this is the unconditional love, or divine love

Ludus: this is playful love, like childish love or flirting.

Pragma: long standing love. The love in a married couple.

Philautia: the love of the self (negative or positive)

These seven different definitions cover all the conditions for the use of the word love in English.

The love one feels for their partner is not the same as the love they feel for their mother. Even the love for between married partner changes in over time. Human beings feel different emotions for different situations and people. The kind of love the God gives all of His children, the Greek agape (pure love), is never changing, unconditional love.

But in English we still use the same word for all different definitions. I suppose something might have been lost in translation from Greek to Latin and over the thousands of years to modern day English. It is easy to understand that a confusion is easy made while communicating. I can say "I love you" to two different people (and mean it), but I am actually feeling in a different way.

References: www.huffingtonpost.com/adrian-catron/what-is-love-a-philosophy

Sermon 4.9

Love in the Dictionary

As defined by Merrian Webster Dictionary

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love

19 Definition of LOVE

#1) strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties

maternal love for a child

#2) attraction based on sexual desire :

affection and tenderness felt by lovers

#3) affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests

love for his old schoolmates

#4) an assurance of affection

give her my love

#5) warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion

love of the sea

#6) the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration

baseball was his first love

#7) a beloved person : darling —often used as a term of endearment

#8) British —used as an informal term of address

#9) unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another

#10) as the fatherly concern of God for humankind

#11) brotherly concern for others

#12) a person's adoration of God

#13) a god or personification of love

#14) an amorous episode : love affair

#15) the sexual embrace : copulation

#16) a score of zero (as in tennis)

#17) capitalized Christian Science : god

#18) at love - holding one's opponent scoreless in tennis

#19) in love - inspired by affection

As defined by Urban Dictionary Top Pick (Shared 9/29/15)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=true+love

What is true love?

Love. Love is the greatest gift God ever gave man. Love is not wanting to go anywhere without her. Love is not caring what other people think about the two of you. Love is when you feel depressed and sickly when you're not with her. You feel like your life has no meaning or purpose without her. And that if she wasn't holding your hand you would float away to heaven from where she came. Love is caring for her physically and emotionally. It's telling her everyday, anytime, anywhere, anyhow, for no just reason that you love her. Love is telling her u want to spend the rest of your life with her. Love is wanting to marry her even tho ya'll haven't been dating that long. That you would do anything and everything for her. It's the feeling that you would give up everything just to see her smile or look into her beautiful eyes or hear her soft, soothing voice.

Love is pure happiness. Love is the feeling you get when all you have to do is think of her and it brings a smile to your face and a mourning to your heart. Love is not being able to think about nothing but her. Love is having the sweetest dreams about her and waking up with a smile on ur face. Love is an overwhelming feeling of pure bliss when the 2 of u kiss. Love is wanting to hold her in ur arms till the end of time. Love is wishing ur time with her never ends, that your lips would be locked together forever, that she'd be in ur arms till the end of time, that u could cuddle with her for all of eternity. Love is being helplessly and deeply in love with her and knowing your love for her and your feelings for her will never change/end. Love is the world, the world is love, and she is the world to me...

What is the definition of semantics?

noun meaning the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. There are a number of branches and subbranches of semantics, including formal semantics, which studies the logical aspects of meaning, such as sense, reference, implication, and logical form, lexical semantics, which studies word meanings and word relations, and conceptual semantics, which studies the cognitive structure of meaning.

In other words, semantics are the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text.

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