Podcasts about love like jesus

Jay speaker shares personal updates, including work and family life, before delving into a discussion about a new commandment given by Jesus. He reflects on the significance of this commandment, the dynamics among the disciples, and the transformative nature of love by Jesus. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical teachings in a contemporary context and the challenges of community and personal growth within faith. Jay explores the profound implications of Jesus' new commandment to love one another as He loves us. This love transcends social hierarchies and demands self-humiliation and sacrifice for the sake of others. The discussion emphasizes the importance of speaking truth, taking risks, and engaging with communities, particularly those marginalized or deemed 'other.' There are calls for a return to agape love, which is a practice of unconditional love that challenges societal norms and encourages believers to embody this love in their interactions with others.revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to build God's Kingdom rather than our own empire?In this message, Liz Gregg explores three remarkable encounters from Luke 7 and Mark 7, revealing the radical compassion of Jesus towards those society rejected—the Gentile woman, the sinful woman, and the widow whose son had died. Rather than seeing labels, failures, or divisions, Jesus saw people through the Father's eyes and responded with transformative love.As we reflect on Jesus' command to love our neighbours—and even our enemies—we're challenged to ask: Who are "those people" in our own lives? How can we move beyond irritation, prejudice, and self-protection to become people of Kingdom compassion?Drawing on personal stories, pastoral experience, and insights from Blake Healy's Through the Veil, this episode offers a practical invitation to see others as God sees them and to allow His love to shape our responses.Whether you're wrestling with difficult relationships, longing to grow in compassion, or seeking to live more fully in God's Kingdom, this conversation will encourage and challenge you to love like Jesus.Key Scriptures: Matthew 22:37–39, Matthew 5:43–48, Luke 6:27–28, Luke 7:11–17, Luke 7:36–50, Mark 7:24–30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to love like Jesus? In this heartfelt episode of Masculine Journey, the guys explore Jesus' powerful command in John 13 to "love one another as I have loved you." Through honest conversations, moving personal stories, and biblical insight, they examine what Christlike love looks like in everyday life—offering grace instead of judgment, forgiveness instead of resentment, and compassion instead of condemnation. From celebrating a lifelong legacy of faithful love to sharing moments when God's love transformed difficult relationships, this conversation reminds us that loving others isn't about perfection—it's about allowing God's love to flow through us one day at a time. If today's conversation encouraged you, we'd love for you to take the next step. Visit masculinejourney.org to learn more about our boot camps, podcasts, and ministries. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to go deeper, there's a place for you. We'd love to have you join us.

What does it really mean to love others the way Jesus loves us? In this episode of Masculine Journey After Hours, the guys continue their discussion on one of Christ's greatest commands: "Love one another as I have loved you." Through powerful personal stories, biblical insight, and memorable movie clips from Remember the Titans, they explore how genuine love often goes beyond feelings. It speaks truth with grace, gives generously of time, serves without expecting anything in return, and extends compassion across every barrier. From life-changing friendships and family relationships to simple acts of kindness that leave an eternal impact, this conversation reminds us that loving like Jesus isn't just something we say—it's something we live. You'll be challenged to see how God can use ordinary moments, faithful service, and authentic relationships to transform lives, including your own. If today's conversation encouraged you, we'd love for you to take the next step. Visit masculinejourney.org to learn more about our boot camps, podcasts, and ministries. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to go deeper, there's a place for you. We'd love to have you join us.

Join us as Pastor Katie continues our summer series, titled The Upper Room.

Final Orders Pt. 1: Love Like Jesus Louie Marsh, 7-19-2026   Famous Last Words -   Friends applaud, the comedy is finished. ~~ Ludwig van Beethoven, composer, d. March 26, 1827   I am about to -- or I am going to -- die: either expression is correct. ~~ Dominique Bouhours, French grammarian, d. 1702   Waiting are they? Waiting are they? Well--let 'em wait. In response to an attending doctor who attempted to comfort him by saying, "General, I fear the angels are waiting for you."~~ Ethan Allen, American Revolutionary general, d. 1789   Am I dying or is this my birthday? When she woke briefly during her last illness and found all her family around her bedside.~~ Lady Nancy Astor, d. 1964   How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden? ~~ P. T. Barnum, entrepreneur, d. 1891   Now comes the mystery. ~~ Henry Ward Beecher, evangelist, d. March 8, 1887   I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace. ~~ Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170   See in what peace a Christian can die. ~~ Joseph Addison, writer, d. June 17, 1719   1) LOVE everyone like Christ   34  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35  By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35 (ESV)   · A NEW kind of Love   Loving one another was an old command; Loving like Jesus did was NEW!   · The World Is Our JUDGE.   This was true in the early church. Minucius Felix said about Christians, "They love each other even without being acquainted with each other." Julian said, "Their master has implanted the belief in them that they are all brethren."   · This is the MARK of the Christian   In his commentary of John's letters Jerome writes that when the Apostle John was asked why he constantly said, "Little children, love one another," he replied, "Because this is the precept of the Lord, and if only this is done it is enough."   "2And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:2, ESV)   APPLICATION PROJECT: Honestly examine your life and ask God to help you love more like Christ in the weak areas you find.   2) DEVELOP a servant's heart.   3  Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4  rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5  Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:3-5 (ESV)   · Ministry = Service = HUMILITY.   Foot Washing   The menial nature of it in Jewish eyes is shown in its inclusion among works which Jewish slaves shouldn't be required to do.  It was something only Gentile slaves, or wives or children did.   The mother of Rabbi Ishael wished to wash his feet when he returned from Synagogue, he refused, she asked court of rabbis to rebuke him!  They didn't.   The tying of the towel had meaning to Jews.  Their tradition taught that when Hagar was sent away by Abraham she took her shawl and tied it around her loins "that people should know that she was a slave."   Foot washing was a symbolic act of welcome and refreshment to a guest. Servant love does for the soul what foot washing did for the feet - it refreshes, cleans, and makes you feel welcome and accepted!   · A Servant's heart shows itself in ACTION.   APPLICATION PROJECT: Find one selfless action you can do this week to serve someone – and do it!   3) ACCEPT service from others gracefully.   6  He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, do you wash my feet?" 7  Jesus answered him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand." 8  Peter said to him, "You shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no share with me." John 13:6-8 (ESV)   · Peter's Problem – PRIDE.   He could not believe his Lord would do this! His response in Greek literally reads, "Master, you - my.." or "Master, you - me..." The impression is given of Peter sputtering in astonishment! He tried to be Lord of the Lord! never = "forever" strongest form of negation! Jesus says if he refuses he has "no part" of Him.  Word part used among the Jews as having part of an inheritance, especially in the Promised Land and the Kingdom of God. He got the message? But he didn't really understand it!   Our Problem   Pride cuts two ways, refusing to serve, or to be served.   Example of the latter - how hard it was for me to let people wash my feet in a foot washing ceremony I was in. Refusal to receive service and acts of love isn't humility - it's rooted in pride. It also kills any chance of people showing your their love.   "35In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "" (Acts 20:35, ESV)   If no one receives then no one can give.   APPLICATION PROJECT: If you have this kind of hidden pride, make it a goal this week to allow others to serve you.   ·  ALLOW God to work deeply in you.   Something deeper here as well.  This goes beyond just accepting service, as hard as that might be for some of us.   By doing something so offensive and alien to their culture I believe Jesus is trying to make them face many other issues deep inside them, to allow God to root them out and replace them with Godly responses.   13  for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 (ESV)   That energy is God's energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure. Phil. 2:13 (Mes)   How do we do this? We have to be willing to face what we fear or hate the most and allow God to touch us in places where we don't want to be touched.   The late Mark Heard talked a bit about this in a great song, Winds of Time:   It takes more than a good intention, it takes more than a cursory line, it takes more than mortal vigor, to withstand the winds of time. It takes a saturated soul, and a faith that will never let go!   You only get a saturated soul by letting God work deep and long in your soul.   4) RELATE to others as an equal.   12  When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, "Do you understand what I have done to you? 13  You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14  If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15  For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16  Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17  If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. John 13:12-17 (ESV)   First he SHOWS love. By doing the act of the lowest slave, or person.   Second He tells us to do the same.   We are ALL equals, watch out for attitudes, actions, titles, etc that raise you above others. We're all equal under God!   ·  UNDERSTAND your unique relationship with Jesus   Notice what Jesus says about His relationship with them –   1  Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1 (ESV)   You are God's Partner – IF you give your life to Christ and let Him be your Forgiver and Leader.   5) LIVE for God's Glory   "31When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once." (John 13:31–32, ESV)   How do I do this? 1) I give my life Christ, and make Him my Forgiver and Leader 2) I make Him and His Kingdom 1st place in my life 3) I allow God to work deep in me, to transform my character into Christ-likeness.

This Matariki weekend, we'll reflect on what it means to Love like Jesus and Serve like Jesus. Pastor Aidan Wivell will help us explore three characteristics of Christ-like service: getting on our knees in humility, getting our hands dirty in compassion, and getting out there to love and serve beyond the walls of the church. As we remember the faithfulness of those who have gone before us, give thanks for God's work among us today, and look with hope to the future, we'll be challenged to make humble service a way of life. 

Our Friend, Milton Jones from Christian Relief Fund joins us today and challenges us to Love Like Jesus in a way that only Milton can deliver the Word. Thank you for listening to our podcast! We hope you have been encouraged today.Check us out on social media, or to learn more, you can visit our website at www.freedomcanyon.com. 

The sermon explores the biblical definition of Christian liberty by contrasting worldly freedom with the spiritual freedom found in Christ. It argues that true liberty is not a license for self-indulgence but a call to serve others through sacrificial love, fulfilling the Law's summary commandment. The preacher distinguishes between justification by faith alone and sanctification, emphasizing that believers are freed from condemnation to live obediently out of gratitude. Abuse of this freedom leads to spiritual bondage and destructive conflict, while embracing servanthood brings peace and reflects the gospel's power. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to reject self-centeredness and walk in the glorious freedom purchased by Jesus Christ.

Vintage City Church | Love Like Jesus • 1 Peter 1:22 • Greg Sanders In 1 Peter 1:22, we learn that biblical love is more than a feeling—it is a choice of obedience. As we submit our lives to Christ and His truth, He transforms our hearts, empowering us to love others with sincerity.

Jesus perfectly embodied agape love. Every aspect of His ministry reflected intentionality, truth, compassion, sacrifice, patience, prayer, and a heart of service. This kind of love cannot be produced through human effort alone; it is made possible through the work of the Holy Spirit. Join Pastor Steve as he unpacks these seven defining facets of Jesus' ministry.

This is the first of two Father's Day messages from the MTN church. Steve Beason shares a personal and honest reflection on God's design for men, fathers, and husbands. Through Scripture, life experience, and years of men's ministry, Steve challenges men not simply to provide or protect, but to become a “portal” of God's love into their families—reflecting the heart of Jesus through humility, faithfulness, and intentional love. This message invites men to say yes to God's shaping work and to lead their homes with the kind of love that helps others understand the Father's love more clearly.

Think about someone you have spent a lot of time with over the years. What habits, sayings, attitudes, or characteristics did you pick up from them? Why do you think we naturally become like the people we spend the most time with? Join us as we continue our message series, Walk This Way. We'll talk about how walking with God, through good times and bad, transforms us into someone who loves like Jesus.

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? In this powerful biblical message, discover how Christ calls believers to live like Jesus, love like Jesus, and lead like Jesus. Learn why surrender, holiness, discipleship, and being led by the Holy Spirit are essential parts of authentic Christian living. Jesus didn't simply come to save us—He gave us an example to follow. Through Scripture, we see how He lived in obedience to the Father, served others, walked in love, resisted sin, and empowered others to lead. This message challenges us to move beyond convenience-based faith and embrace a life fully devoted to Christ. Key Bible Verses: John 13:15 — "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." John 14:12 John 14:17 John 15:10 John 15:5 Luke 4:1 Matthew 16:15-16 Romans 8:14 Romans 6:1-2 Philippians 2:12 Hebrews 4:15 Acts 2:46-47 Acts 13:2-3 If you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, spiritual growth, biblical leadership, and practical ways to follow Jesus daily, this message will encourage and challenge you. Subscribe for more biblical teaching, Christian leadership, discipleship, spiritual growth, and Holy Spirit-led living. #LiveLikeJesus #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #HolySpirit #JesusChrist #BiblicalLeadership #FaithInAction

Pastor Shelby shares a message on how we should love like Jesus

Inland Empire Church of Christ

Inland Empire Church of Christ

John reminds us that God is light and God is love, and because we belong to Him, we should love one another with agape love, a deep affection that moves beyond words into action. The longer we follow Jesus, the more we will bear the character of our Father and love people the way He loves people. This is how we know love: Jesus willingly laid down His life for us. The cross is where we see love most clearly. To experience His grace is to be radically changed forever, and that love should overflow outward into the way we serve, give, and care for others. John challenges us not to just talk about love but to live it out. Love radically because you have been loved radically by God. Believe in Jesus and love people the way Jesus loves.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ykrJvU2w7osSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 17, 2026 In John 13:31-38, Jesus was preparing His disciples for a graduation of sorts. Pastor Steve's message explores 3 ways Jesus revealed the love He requires of His disciples that proves they are His genuine followers. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Send me a Text Message!You are sent to love people all the way to Jesus. It's not enough to be like Jesus, and love like Jesus, on the Jesus Way we are sent to love others all the way to Jesus. That's our purpose. That's our "why." What if the most critical issue facing Chistians today is that we don't know what counts, so we settle for a lesser life.  And in the process, we lose the wide-eyed wonder and awe of the radical Good News that we have as our Father God, an unstoppable force, a Dream-Releaser of "beyond imagination" power.  That we have in Jesus a, passionate Savior and Leader, who was willing to die to see God's story written in our lives. That we haveopen access to the very Spirit of the Living, Creator God.  When we forget what counts, we forget that we are sent to love others all the way to Jesus. That's our "why," our purpose!

The sermon addresses the growing cultural acceptance of homosexuality and the church's inadequate response, emphasizing the need for faithful yet loving engagement with those struggling in this area. It highlights the importance of moving beyond simplistic declarations of sin to engaging individuals with questions about their worldview, encouraging self-reflection on foundational beliefs and the evidence for those beliefs. Drawing from the testimony of a former lesbian professor who converted to Christianity, the message underscores the power of relational patience, respectful dialogue, and the Holy Spirit's guidance in transforming lives. The preacher calls the church to prayer, personal preparation, and intentional discipleship—especially with younger generations—while modeling how to listen deeply, avoid confrontation, and walk alongside others in truth and grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a revival marked by spiritual discernment, biblical fidelity, and a love that seeks not to condemn but to redeem.

Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ. Pastor Lance Walker is the Senior Pastor. Visit us at www.fbcchurch.org

Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ. Pastor Lance Walker is the Senior Pastor. Visit us at www.fbcchurch.org

What is the greatest hallmark of being a follower of Jesus? When we look at the life of Jesus, what we see of him and what he expects of us is that we would love one another.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that the model that Jesus gives is that we are not only to love the lovable, but that we are to love our enemies as well.Text: Luke 6:27-36Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Live like Jesus by loving everyone.Key Question: How do we love like Jesus?1. Love without expectations. (vv. 27-36)2. Love without exception. (vv. 27-36)3. Love with actions. (vv. 27-36)

Loving people is easy… until it's not. What do you do when someone hurts you, opposes you, or feels impossible to love? In Luke 6, Jesus gives one of His most challenging commands: love your enemies. Not just tolerate them. Not just avoid them. Actually love them. This message walks through what that kind of love really looks like, why it's so difficult, and how it's only possible through a transformed heart. If you've ever struggled to forgive, judged others, or felt the gap between who you are and who you want to be, this message is for you.- Jesus calls us to a radical, unconditional love that goes beyond what comes naturally- Our tendency to judge and condemn reveals what's really going on beneath the surface- Real change doesn't come from trying harder, but from surrendering and letting Jesus transform your heartKey Scriptures:Luke 6:27–492 Peter 2:9If there's someone in your life who is hard to love, ask God what it would look like to love them this week. Not in your own strength, but through Him. And if this message challenged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs encouragement today.Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus | Jeremiah Meadows | April 12, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

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The goal of our lives here on earth is to influence people to have divine interactions with God by representing Him well. We want people to see Jesus in our lives as we answer the High Call. We must live a life of Divine influence while we ourselves are being influenced by the Divine. Our will is to line up to our Father's will for us to love like Jesus. We must pray and get His heart, and bask the Lord to awaken the harvesters because we are in the middle of harvest season!  Our passion must be to love God with all of our hearts and help other people to love Him too! Every day of our lives is an opportunity to be the light of the world, and let people see our good works and glorify our Father in Heaven. His heart is breaking for those who don't know Him!

We're Still Learning Pt. 4 | February 22, 2026Pastor Wes Morris Mark 3:1-6 (NLT) Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand. Since it was the Sabbath, Jesus' enemies watched him closely. If he healed the man's hand, they planned to accuse him of working on the Sabbath.Jesus said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand in front of everyone.” Then he turned to his critics and asked, “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” But they wouldn't answer him.He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored! At once the Pharisees went away and met with the supporters of Herod to plot how to kill Jesus.✓ HARD HEARTS VALUE BEING RIGHT OVER BEING LOVING.I Corinthians 8:1 (TLB) Next is your question about eating food that has been sacrificed to idols. On this question everyone feels that only his answer is the right one! But although being a “know-it-all” makes us feel important, what is really needed to build the church is love.I Corinthians 13:2 (NIV) If I have all knowledge...but do not have love, I am nothing.✓ HARD HEARTS WITHHOLD COMPASSION TO STAY IN CONTROL.Mark 3:4 (NIV) Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent.✓ HARD HEARTS ALLOW SILENCE TO TURN INTO SEPARATION.Mark 3:6 (NLT) At once the Pharisees went away and met with the supporters of Herod to plot how to kill Jesus.When compassion is withheld, resentment grows.When conversations are avoided, conclusions are assumed.What goes unspoken eventually becomes destructive.Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.LEARNING TO LOVE LIKE JESUS1. OPENNESS: GOD, I ASK YOU TO SEARCH MY HEART.Psalms 139:23–24 (NIV) Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”Q: Where do I need God to soften me - not fix someone else?2. HUMILITY: GOD, I REPENT HONESTLY AND QUICKLY.James 5:16 (NLT) Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.Q: Where has pride or defensiveness kept my heart from being open?3. LOVE: GOD, HELP ME LOVE PEOPLE THE WAY YOU LOVE THEM.John 13:34–35 (NIV) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.Q: What would loving like Jesus look like in my relationships this week?

This week, Pastor Keith wrapped up the book of John with the reminder that nothing disqualifies you from being used by God!Text: John 21For more information about Journey Church, visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey, we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

As we study through the gospel of John, Pastor Brandon camped on verse 20:31 to let you know that through right believing and thinking, you can experience the life God intends for you.Text: John 20:31, John 10:10For more information about Journey Church, visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Brandon on social media: @officialbrandonrichardsonPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey, we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

A study through the gospel of John. This is a message of peace, power and purpose! This message of God's love is for you.Text: John 20:19-29For more information about Journey Church visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

A study through the gospel of John. This is the message of the resurrection of Jesus! Jesus has RISEN, and He knows your name! This message of God's love is for you.Text: John 20:1-18For more information about Journey Church visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

A study through the gospel of John. This message is about Jesus' crucifixion and the details of Jesus laying His life down! This message of God's love is for you.Text: John 19:16-42For more information about Journey Church visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

A study through the gospel of John. This message is about Jesus' journey to the cross! This message of God's love is for you.Text: John 19:1-16For more information about Journey Church visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Love Like Jesus Luke 10:1-12 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

We love Christmas! It's our (and especially Mark's) favorite time of year. Besides the decorations, presents, cheer, and time with family, Christmas marks a very special event. It's when God sent His son to earth, which was the greatest expression of His love for us.In our own personal story of redeeming our marriage together, one of the biggest lessons we learned was what love really looks like. It's not that we were unloving in the 1.0 version of us; it's just that we didn't understand how to love each other and receive love well.All of us can benefit from maturing our understanding of love. Instead of falling into the trap of giving and receiving love that's transactional, we need to practice the kind of love that Jesus showed us.In this episode, you'll hear:The characteristics of real loveHow Jesus displayed love for usWays we can express sacrificial love for one anotherAnd more!We hope this conversation helps you understand the true love that Jesus exemplified when He laid down His life for us!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/love-like-jesus-277Check out our other resources: Mark and Jill's Marriage Story Marriage Coaching Marriage 2.0 Intensives Speaking Schedule Book Mark and Jill to Speak Online Courses Books Marriage Resources: Infidelity Recovery For Happy Marriages For Hurting Marriages For Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources: New/Preschool Moms Moms with Gradeschoolers Moms with Teens and Tweens Moms with Kids Who Are Launching Empty Nest...

Children naturally imitate those they love and trust. In our daily prayer and devotional, we remember how they learn by watching, copying, and repeating what they see. In the same way, God calls His children to imitate Him—to reflect His love, compassion, and holiness in our daily lives. Emily Rose Massey reminds us that just as parents model godly character for their children, we are called to model our lives after Christ. Jesus’ life was the ultimate picture of selfless love—He “gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Imitating Him means walking in humility, extending grace to others, and choosing love even when it costs us something. Imitating Christ also means learning from the examples of faithful believers who have gone before us—like Paul, who urged the early Church to follow his example as he followed Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). Paul’s life was marked by joy in suffering and unwavering trust in God. He modeled what it looks like to prioritize God’s glory over comfort and ease. As we spend time in God’s Word, abide in His presence, and walk alongside other believers, we are shaped into His likeness little by little. This lifelong process of imitation transforms us from the inside out, teaching us to love sacrificially and live for the glory of God rather than for ourselves. Today's Bible Reading: "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." – Ephesians 5:1-2, ESV Key Takeaways We are called to imitate God by walking in love, just as Christ loved and sacrificed for us. True imitation begins with abiding in Christ and being transformed by His Spirit. Surround yourself with mentors and believers who model Christlike living. Every act of selfless love becomes a fragrant offering of worship to God. Let’s Pray Together Heavenly Father, thank You for saving me and calling me to walk in Your love. Help me to imitate Christ in every area of my life—my words, actions, and thoughts. Strengthen me to live with humility, grace, and boldness for Your glory. Surround me with believers who encourage me to walk faithfully and remind me to fix my eyes on Jesus, the perfect example of love and obedience. In His name I pray, Amen. Related Resources What Does It Mean to Imitate God? – Crosswalk.com How to Walk in Love Like Jesus – BibleStudyTools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.