Podcasts about God is Love

Mother Miriam Live - December 23rd, 2025 Mother reads a story titled Where God Is, Love Is by Leo Tolstoy. Mother responds to emails about Christmas movies and donations.  

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only "one mediator" between God and man. Today's readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Advent E4 — We're ending our short Advent series with a reflection on love. In the Hebrew Bible, the word “ahavah” involves faithfulness to God and living by his wisdom, but it also means showing practical care to others—especially the vulnerable. Jesus views this love for God and neighbor as the greatest command, and he expands it to be indiscriminate, radical kindness and generosity even toward our enemies. The New Testament authors were so blown away by this kind of love that they adopted an obscure Greek word for love, “agape,” and redefined it to be a self-giving, sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrates in his life, teaching, death, and resurrection. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the main biblical words for love, showing how the story of Advent characterizes agape as God's own essence and our calling. FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter notes including summaries, referenced Scriptures, biblical words, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSThe Hebrew Bible's Understanding of Love (0:00–13:17)Agape and Jesus' Redefinition of Love (13:17–21:25)God Is Love (21:25–31:10)Reflections on Love With JoDee (31:10-36:12)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul's Theology by Nijay GuptaAhavah / Love: Though not referenced directly in the episode, this 2017 video explores the same biblical word ahavah.Agape / Love: Also not referenced directly in the episode, this 2017 video explores the same biblical word, agape.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Clouds ft. ahmo” by Lofi Sunday“Warm Hugs” by Lofi Sunday & Cassidy Godwin“Snowflakes” by AvesBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Special thanks to our guest JoDee Atherton.Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LOVE is an often-misused word. We say things like I love pizza; I love vacations; I love my spouse and kids. Strange... you have the same feelings and emotions for a slice of pizza as you do for your family? Now add to that the fact that the Bible tells us that "GOD IS LOVE". Join us as Pastor Dave helps us unbox God's Gift of Love... His unconditional, sacrificial, and forever LOVE, and then our response to His LOVE.

In this episode, we are reminded that God is love in God's essence and that those who live in love live in God!

1 John 4:9-11

This message looks at the most momentous statement in all the Bible. Which is a big claim because the Bible has lots of powerful and important affirmations! As we explore this statement, we'll learn more about who God is and how we benefit when we receive Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:7-21 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 14, 2025

This message looks at the most momentous statement in all the Bible. Which is a big claim because the Bible has lots of powerful and important affirmations! As we explore this statement, we'll learn more about who God is and how we benefit when we receive Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:7-21 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 14, 2025

In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the series The King Has Come with a raw and life-giving exploration of the second great gift Jesus brings: peace.Turning to the familiar yet profound scene in Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Karl invites us into the midnight terror of ordinary shepherds—suddenly confronted by the blinding glory of God—and shows how the very first words from heaven that night were not “Merry Christmas,” but “Fear not.” That first Christmas did not begin with sentimental calm; it began with paralyzing, mega-fear. And right there, in the middle of stacked-on-stacked fear, the angel announced good news of great joy: a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord, the Prince of Peace.With pastoral tenderness and unflinching honesty, Pastor Karl unmasks fear as the mortal enemy of peace—how it magnifies threats, shrinks our view of God, and paints our future in colors darker than God ever intended. Yet the gospel is stronger: peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a Person. Peace is not something Jesus gives; peace is who Jesus is—and He gives Himself.Through the shepherds' journey from terror to testimony, we're given clear, scriptural paths out of fear and into the unshakable peace of Christ: speaking God's truth over fear's lies, refusing to agree with the spirit of fear, drawing near to Jesus through spiritual disciplines, and taking bold steps of obedience that move us against comfort and toward surrender.This is a word for everyone whose heart has been ruled by anxiety, worst-case scenarios, or the quiet fears that steal joy—especially in this season. A tender yet urgent call to stop trusting the unknown future to our own control and start trusting it to the known God who entered our fear as a baby in a manger.Because the King has come, fear does not get the final word. Peace does. And when the Prince of Peace takes over a life, what spills out is no longer fear—but praise, testimony, and unshakable confidence in the goodness of God.Essential listening for anyone who longs to trade fear for the peace that passes all understanding this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Luke 15: 11-32

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey began his new mini sermon series titled Love Made Manifest.

We hope you enjoy this weeks message by Byron Girvan.

Daniel - The Choice Young Men, Daniel's Resolve, The King's Dream, The Secret Is Revealed to Daniel, The King's Dream, The Interpretation—Babylon the First Kingdom, Medo-Persia and Greece, Rome, The Divine Kingdom, Daniel Promoted1 John - Testing the Spirits, God Is Love

The Rev. Michael McGhee preached on the First Sunday of Advent on November 30th. 

God Is Love. The story goes: the elderly apostle John is asked to preach to the gathered crowd. He creaks to his feet and says, “Little children, love one another.” And he creaks back into his chair. “Brother John, don't you want to say more?” asks the host. “What else is there?” old John replies. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

The theme for December 2025 is "Love." Our editor, Lee Carter, discusses God Loves, Jesus Loves, and now we love in "God Is Love."Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarityLicense code: UL9CSCKZ4YPM52DF

Dave Rich explores love as a Christian virtue flowing from God's eternal nature within the Trinity. This love extends from the Father's love for the Son before creation, and it reaches believers through union with Christ. Christian love toward God manifests primarily through obedience to His commandments and covenant loyalty. Love as a Christian virtue includes profound gratitude for redemption from spiritual slavery. The biblical word "yada" connects thanksgiving with worship, demonstrating how love as a Christian virtue expresses itself through constant thankfulness and joyful recognition of God's providence.Download Notes | Download Presentation ★ Support this podcast ★

God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 Jared Harfield 1. The Love of God 2. The Love of God for Sinners 3. The Love of God for Sinners Reflected

This is How We Know: God is Love The weekly “message” podcast from Connection Community Church in Middletown Delaware is posted on Sundays. For more information about our church, visit our website at JustShowUp.church or, for sermon notes, visit Messages.JustShowUp.church.

1 Corinthians 12:27-31 & 13:1-3

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 6th of November, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We go to 1 John 4:16: “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love (please remember that - God is love), and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.”God is love. People need love desperately, all people, in every walk of life! I am doing this programme particularly today to say thank you to every single person who has been praying for the event that we had in the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. I would like to thank you all over the world. We love you very, very much. Words cannot express how we appreciated your prayer cover when we went down to that very dangerous place, where very few people want to go, and we saw and experienced something that I have never experienced before in over 40 years of preaching the Gospel. I experienced the love of God like never before!When we arrived in the Athlone Stadium, the first thing I asked for was to meet the intercessors, because as an evangelist I know that if there is no prayer there is no power. They took me into a room that was full of approximately 50 women who were interceding. They weren't just interceding, they were travailing. Now if you don't know what that word means - a woman who is having a child, in labour, she is travailing, and that is what they were doing - travailing for their people, for their families, their children, their husbands. I was so touched, I was overwhelmed, and I prayed for them and they prayed for me, and they loved me and they hugged me and kissed me, then they took me out to the stadium.There was such desperation from the men. We were talking to men, it was a Mighty Men event, but I want to tell you, they were hanging on every word. These men are hungry for the love of God. Before I left home, my wife Jill said to me, “Just tell them, Angus, that God loves them.” And that's all these men wanted to know. Young boys, 12, 13 years old, to older men, they were there in the thousands, and we thank God.The Lord laid on my heart to commission them, like you commission someone into the army, and we called them into the front, we prayed the prayer of repentance, and then we prayed over them andcommissioned them. I said, “The Government can't help you,” I said, “the army can't help you,” I said, “the police can't help you. The only people that can help you are yourselves and the power of the Holy Spirit.”As we left, a young man ran up to me. I said, “Bring him.” I said, ‘What can I do for you, young man?” He said, “I just want a hug from you. I lost my dad, he died, I lost my grandfather a few days ago. You remind me of my grandfather.” And with that he said, “I just want a hug.” That's all he wanted. I took him in my arms, we hugged each other, he wept, I wept and God did the rest.I am believing for revival in the Cape Flats. Thank you for your love and your prayers.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Scripture References: Romans 2:4, 1 John 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 1:40-45, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 23:34, Hebrews 8:10-12, John 8:1-11 Friend, are you looking for a grace-based, Christ-centered church to call home? If so, please let me invite you to my home church. Just click on the following link:https://gracerevonline.com  Beloved, if you need prayer for a challenge you are facing- please let us stand in faith with you through the Digital Prayer Experience provided by my church. You can receive pre-recorded prayers from my pastors and leaders 24 hours a day- 7 days a week! Just click the following link: https://gracerevonline.com/prayer

1 John 4:7-21

1 John | Week 4 | God Is Love | Jake Richardson

God has the same love for us as He does for Jesus? God is love, and His love is based on His character, not your actions. God does not just love you - God is love! In episode seven of "Unshakeable Faith," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of being born again to understand God's divine, unconditional love. Understanding the depth of God's love will transform your faith, making it truly unshakeable.https://pastorduane.com/unshakeable-faith/

1 John | Week 4 | God Is Love | Ellie Ryan

Welcome to Episode #255This weeks topic:  Change your "nutrition" - change your life - How  you feel about yourself - "affects"your ability to manifest" This episode will help shed some light - on how this new phase of life will change "everything" - Let's learn together.. Live Show ⤵️ on the podcast channelhttps://youtube.com/live/-o-_hlcvyRUhttp://www.ElizabethMagicalGarden.comCash app me: $Eliz241 Check out the Live show on my youtube channel @Elizabeth magical Garden Podcast E.p. #252

Discussion on: I Corinthians 13:4-8 How can we truly love one another? We can if we know God.

Send us a text God is love is more than a comforting phrase, it is God's very nature. In this Buddy Walk with Jesus episode, we unpack what Scripture means by love that starts with God, not our performance (1 John 4:7–18). We explore how His love drives out fear, secures our identity, and reshapes everyday life with Jesus. We walk through Jesus' prayer for real communion with the Father (John 17:3) and the unbreakable assurance of Romans 8:31–39, then contrast “God loves me when…” with “God loves me, therefore…”. You will hear a simple framework, Initiation, Communion, Overflow, and a few accessible practices that move love from head knowledge into lived experience. If you feel worn out, ashamed, or unsure where you stand with God, this conversation will invite you to rest, receive, and become a conduit of love to others. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

20251001- "How Do We Live"-God Is Love- 3/5- Pastor Dan Stratton by That KEVIN Show

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October 4th, 2025 - The foundational truth about the spiritual world is this: “God is love.” What does that mean for us when we're at work, at home, on vacation, etc.? The truth will change your life. Debbie and Adam invited listeners to call in today and ask questions about how “God is love.”

09302025-"How Do We Live" - God Is Love - 2/5-Pastor Dan Stratton by That KEVIN Show

The team discusses God's love which is so richly described in this passage.

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Speaker: Pastor Nate Richie

The fourth of July is a much-loved American holiday, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but in the year 2025, it marked one of the greatest disasters in Texas history, as highlighted in this CBS News headline: Texas flash floods hit residents and campers in a deluge "nobody saw" coming. Texas flash floods hit residents and campers in a deluge "nobody saw" coming. Here's what to know. - CBS News The article went on to describe the disaster: The massive rain flowing down hills sent rushing water into the Guadalupe River, causing it to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Texas flash floods hit residents and campers in a deluge "nobody saw" coming. Here's what to know. - CBS News Texas Public Radio reported three weeks later: At least 135 people have died following catastrophic July 4 floods in the Hill Country and Central Texas — including at least 71 adults and 37 children from the Guadalupe River floods. The number of people still missing in Kerr County has dropped to two. Live Updates: Number of missing in Kerr County drops to 2, at least 135 died in Texas floods | TPR The central Texas flood is only one of many recent so-called “natural disasters” to strike mankind. It's therefore not unusual for people to ask: Why does a loving God allow such tragic events to occur? If He truly is loving and all-powerful, why do innocent children die? This is a fair question, and it has an answer. On this Tomorrow's World program I'll give you the answer; and I'll also be offering a resource that explores the answer in greater detail. Be sure to have writing materials available to take down our contact information to receive an absolutely free booklet titled: Acts of God: Why Natural Disasters.

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