Podcasts about spirit love

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands The post The Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/29/25 (2721) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Send us a textThe distinction between works of the flesh and fruit of the Spirit reveals a profound truth at the heart of Christian living. While we often focus on what we should avoid, tonight's deep dive into Galatians 5:22-23 uncovers the beautiful reality of what naturally grows when the Holy Spirit dwells within us.What if your spiritual struggles aren't signs of failure but evidence of salvation? We explore how the very concerns many believers have about their standing with God actually demonstrate His presence in their lives. The unbeliever experiences no such inner conflict - only those being transformed by the Spirit feel this tension between flesh and spirit.One particularly fascinating insight emerges as we examine the text closely: Paul speaks of the "fruit" (singular) of the Spirit, not "fruits." This suggests that love, joy, peace and the other qualities listed aren't separate achievements but interconnected expressions of a single spiritual reality. Like different facets of a diamond, they reflect various aspects of Christ's character being formed in us.We also challenge common misconceptions about biblical love. God's love differs fundamentally from human love - it's not primarily emotional but active, it makes moral distinctions rather than accepting everything, and it's utterly unconditional. This understanding transforms how we view difficult conversations and confrontations within the church. Sometimes the most loving action isn't what feels comfortable or seems "nice" in the moment.The conversation culminates in a powerful realization: where the Spirit produces His fruit in our lives, we fulfill the deeper purposes of God's law through transformed hearts rather than external rule-following. This is the freedom Christ promised - not freedom to indulge the flesh, but freedom to bear beautiful spiritual fruit that glorifies God and blesses others.Whether you're struggling with sin, confused about what genuine love looks like, or simply wanting to grow spiritually, this episode offers biblical insights that will challenge, encourage, and transform your understanding of life in the Spirit.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textWhat does love really mean when we strip away cultural definitions and examine it through Scripture? In this thought-provoking conversation, we dive deep into the profound differences between divine love and human affection.God's love stands completely apart from human love. While we naturally love those who love us back, God demonstrates something radically different – He loved us "while we were yet sinners," when we stood in direct opposition to Him. This unconditional choice to love the unlovely challenges our very understanding of what love means.The discussion explores whether love is primarily an action or a state of being. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, we see that love must be both – it's who God is fundamentally (His nature) and what He demonstrates through Christ's sacrifice (His action). This divine love transforms us from within, replacing our hearts of stone with hearts of flesh, enabling us to love authentically rather than performatively.Perhaps most powerfully, one participant describes love as "bloody business," pointing to the cross where God's love reached its fullest expression. We see love in Christ's capture, in the nails piercing His flesh, in His words of forgiveness, and in His restraint from calling down angels to destroy His tormentors. This sacrificial, bloody love exposes the inadequacy of our cultural understanding of love as mere sentiment or feeling.The conversation also touches on Christian assurance – how believers often struggle with confidence in their salvation. Through vulnerable sharing, participants describe how assurance can be fleeting, here today and gone tomorrow. Yet Scripture points us toward placing our hope not in our performance but in Christ's finished work.Whether you're questioning the nature of love, struggling with assurance, or seeking to understand how Christians should respond to cultural opposition, this conversation offers biblical wisdom that challenges and encourages. Join us as we explore what it truly means to love like Christ in a world that has forgotten what real love looks like.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textWhat happens when Christians forget what love really means? In this powerful, unfiltered conversation, we dive deep into the troubling reality of modern Christian interaction – where many believers spend more time tearing each other down than building each other up. "So many people can jump into forty lives all day and bicker and argue and bite and devour and tear each other apart... That's not love. That's stupid." This raw assessment cuts to the heart of spiritual immaturity plaguing today's church, where too many remain spiritual infants, "babies slobbering with a bib on drinking milk, throwing up over everybody."The conversation takes a profound turn when exploring the true nature of God's love, described as "bloody" – not to shock, but to emphasize its fundamentally sacrificial character. We unpack essential yet often neglected theological concepts: propitiation, penal substitutionary atonement, and how Christ's sacrifice didn't merely provide an opportunity for salvation but accomplished it completely.Perhaps most touching is the vulnerable moment when a participant admits feeling ready to "throw in the towel" after years of reaching out to loved ones trapped in false teaching. The response resonates with anyone who's felt spiritual fatigue: "Christians, we are not allowed to give up. That is not the essence of endurance."This episode will challenge your understanding of Christian love, confront comfortable misconceptions about sacrifice, and remind you that no believer fights alone. Whether you're questioning what true biblical love looks like or feeling weary in your spiritual journey, this conversation offers both theological depth and practical encouragement for the road ahead.Share this episode with someone struggling to persevere in their faith journey or anyone who needs a fresh perspective on what Christian love truly means.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textWhat happens when biblical conviction creates division within our closest relationships? This raw, powerful conversation explores the painful reality many Christians face when standing firm in theological truth.The discussion opens with a sobering reminder that Jesus didn't come to bring peace but a sword—warning believers that our greatest spiritual battles often happen within our own households. Participants share personal stories of family members who actively avoid biblical discussions, in-laws who defer to priests rather than engage with scripture, and the loneliness that comes from refusing to compromise God's truth.A crucial distinction emerges between rejecting false theological systems and rejecting individuals caught within them. While the group firmly identifies doctrines like Arminianism and Roman Catholicism as fundamentally false, they emphasize that people exist at different stages of spiritual growth. Christians must remain steadfast gatekeepers of truth, refusing to tolerate even the smallest compromise, while recognizing God's sovereignty in drawing people to genuine faith.Perhaps most powerful is the testimony of reconciliation with a mother before her death from brain cancer. Rather than confrontational evangelism, it was the fruit of love, service and forgiveness that ultimately made spiritual impact—proving that Christian love manifests through both words and actions.The conversation culminates in a radical redefinition of family. "Your family is not your family," one participant boldly states, pointing instead to the spiritual bond between believers. In Christ, we become a new creation, relating to one another not through blood but through shared faith in absolute truth.How might your relationships change if you prioritized biblical truth over social comfort? What happens when we stop compromising to please others and fully embrace our role as watchmen for God's word?The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The Porch examines the Fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace—as fundamental attributes demonstrated in the life of a believer through the Holy Spirit. These characteristics are not generated by individual effort but serve as indicators of a life guided by God's Spirit, becoming more pronounced with spiritual growth and a strengthened relationship with the Lord. Firefall Talk Radio episodes are archived, allowing you to download them for future listening or to share with others. Feel free to share them with others as the Lord leads. Please help us spread The Word.  If our teachings have been a blessing to you, please let us know by using the contact button on our website.  If you would like to support what we do, there are ways to do so on the main page for Firefall Talk Radio.  We appreciate your support and encouragement. Follow us on YouTube at The Firefall Network.    Links for all social media and streaming platforms can be found on the main page at firefalltalkradio.com.

Fruits of the Spirit: Love is the greatest1 Corinthians 13:1-13Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: God is love, and so must we be

Join Dan Holland as he kicks off a new nine-week series diving into the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. In this first lesson, we'll explore the bigger picture of what it means to walk by the Spirit and how true transformation begins from the inside out. Discover how love, joy, peace, and the rest of the Spirit's fruit naturally grow when we stay connected to God. This isn't just a checklist to follow—it's a new way of life led by the Holy Spirit.If you are interested in starting a micro church or hosting a small group in your home with like-minded individuals, we've got you covered. Our library of resources includes video messages and study questions for both group leaders and participants. To gain access to these resources or request access to our message videos, please get in touch with me atdanhollandC3@gmail.com.

Ray Tate opens up our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's sermon is about love.

Grace Chapel's Kickoff Sunday marks the beginning of a new ministry season!

Series: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Sermon Title: Love: The Defining Mark Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25; John 13:34-35; Ephesians 3:14-19; 1 John 4:19 Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world for God's purpose.Sermon Idea: God's love in us is the first evidence of the Spirit's work that shapes our actions and relationships.Sermon Bottom Line: We love because Christ first loved us, and through the Spirit, we love like Christ.

During our summer preaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), Ethan shares about love, and particularly about agape love, which is the highest value of love. This is the way in which God loves us (John 3:16), it is also the way in which we are commanded to love in Mark 12 and in Matthew 22. Thirdly, we (plural) are equipped, by the Holy Spirit, to do agape love, with particular reference to forgiveness. -------- For more information about Breathe New Life Church or if you'd like to make a decision to follow Jesus, visit our website here: https://breathenewlife.church/becomeachristian

The podcast is back Thrive!  Sorry for the absence, we had some technical difficulties that have been worked out.  What a week to be back too, we are in a new series on the Fruits of the Spirit.  Has anyone ever told you judging someone is wrong if you are a Christian?  Well Jesus says we can judge a tree by its fruit?  How can those two ideas line up?  Let's dive into this with Pastor Brian! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

My fellow disciples… grace and peace.When I listened to the Godcast myself, my heart sank—the Godcast was incomplete, with parts inaudible. BUT GOD... made a way! I've upgraded to a Shure MV7+, so expect clearer sound—though I'm still learning it. I'll be bringing in the text to complete the message, trusting it now reaches not just your ears, but your heart and spirit as well! amen? This Godcast episode will explore the divine origin, power, and purpose of the Fruit of the Spirit in every disciple of Jesus' life! The episode emphasizes that the Fruit of the Spirit—LOVE...  And the fruit of love is God made and not human traits to be self-manufactured, but divine attributes supernaturally infused into one's innermost being by God the Holy Spirit that makes true disciples of Jesus. Love is the first fruit, and the Source from which all the other fruit flow. It's God's essence within us, and through love empowered by the Spirit, disciples live transformed lives, resist temptation, walk in forgiveness, and reflect Jesus to the world.God's Word:Ecclesiastes 3; Matthew 28; John 17; 1 Corinthians 5; Matthew 7; 1 John 4; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 1 John 4; Galatians 5; Galatians 5; Isaiah 50; Matthew 26; Isaiah 53; John 15; Hebrews 12; Philippians 2; John 3; 1 Peter 2; 1 Peter 4; John 14; 1 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 23:34; Hebrews 12:15; Matthew 6; Matthew 22; 1 Corinthians 16; 1 John 4:8; Matthew 7; Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Galatians 5:22 Fruit of the Spirit - Love, Joy, Peace

This Godcast episode will explore the divine origin, power, and purpose of the Fruit of the Spirit in every disciple of Jesus' life! The episode emphasizes that the Fruit of the Spirit—LOVE...  And the fruit of love is God made and not human traits to be self-manufactured, but divine attributes supernaturally infused into one's innermost being by God the Holy Spirit that makes true disciples of Jesus. Love is the first fruit, and the Source from which all the other fruit flow. It's God's essence within us, and through love empowered by the Spirit, disciples live transformed lives, resist temptation, walk in forgiveness, and reflect Jesus to the world. God's Word:Ecclesiastes 3; Matthew 28; John 17; 1 Corinthians 5; Matthew 7; 1 John 4; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 1 John 4; Galatians 5; Galatians 5; Isaiah 50; Matthew 26; Isaiah 53; John 15; Hebrews 12; Philippians 2; John 3; 1 Peter 2; 1 Peter 4; John 14; 1 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 23:34; Hebrews 12:15; Matthew 6; Matthew 22; 1 Corinthians 16; 1 John 4:8; Matthew 7;  Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Galatians 5:22-26 - Christine Proctor

Nancy Ann, Ira, and Cory discuss love in the context of community and connection with God.

Renée begins our summer series exhorting us to focus on the work of the Spirit in our lives, producing the fruits of love and joy.

Cultivating Fruits of the Spirit: Love (6.22.25, Alison Noll) by River NYC Sermons

Can a broken road really lead you home to love? Ken Page shares the raw and profound story of how he finally found real, lasting love—by embracing his deepest fears, honoring his longing, and listening to the gentle whispers of spirit. From navigating intimacy during the AIDS crisis to forming a heartfelt support group of “chronically single shrinks,” Ken weaves a touching narrative of heartbreak, healing, and joy. His journey leads to adopting a child from Cambodia, launching his Deeper Dating movement, and marrying the love of his life just before his father's passing. This is a story about trust, transformation, and the sacred, messy path to authentic love. Listen For: 0:43 Embracing Neurosis: The Gifts Hidden in Shame 8:18 The “Wave” of Repulsion and How It Sabotages Love 11:30 The Secret to Overcoming the “Ick” 14:41 Realizing He Wanted to Become a Father 20:27 Creating the Deeper Dating Movement 23:39 A Holocaust Survivor's Blessing 24:34 Saying Yes Before Goodbye: A Hospice Wedding 25:43 Trusting the Broken Road   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X

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1 John 4: 7-21

What happens when the search for love pulls you away from your soul—and how do you find your way back? Ken Page shares the deeply personal next chapter of his emotional, spiritual, sexual, and romantic journey in the second part of this series. From navigating New York's vibrant and chaotic gay underground of the 1980s to an unexpected spiritual reawakening in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, Ken opens up about his struggles with love, addiction, loss, and the journey toward self-acceptance. Through heartbreaking stories and soul-shifting insights, he reveals how he began to integrate his sexuality with his spirituality and laid the foundation for his life's work. Listen For: 6:32 Discovering the gay cultural renaissance in NYC 10:12 Fitting in with the beautiful and unattainable 13:28 Launching a therapeutic practice and gay men's groups 16:43 A dream that revealed the truth about love 18:02 Finding God again in the Snow Peak mountains 21:11 Michael's AIDS diagnosis and the start of a legacy 24:18 Re-entering spiritual life with caution and care   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS    Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X

Who taught you how to love? Maybe upon hearing that question you say “well pastor nobody taught me how to love it's just something that I do.”

"4 Tips to Walk By The Fruit of the Spirit: Love" - Pastor Heiden Ratner (Fruit of the Spirit)

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What happens when spiritual devotion and gay identity collide in the search for love?   In this raw, never-before-shared episode of The Deeper Dating Podcast, Ken takes you on an intensely personal journey through his early spiritual awakening, sexual discovery, and search for authentic connection.   From mystical meditations and cult-like spiritual circles to heartbreak, celibacy, sexual compulsion, and finally integration,   Ken explores the winding path that led him from loneliness and longing to a deeper understanding of self, love, and the divine.   Vulnerable, courageous, and powerfully human.   Listen For: 5:28 Losing his friend group and finding solitude 6:42 A radiant stranger in the vegetable aisle 9:45 Meeting Paramahansa Yogananda through a book and a photo 11:53 Telling Bruce “I love you” and being fully received 25:34 Losing spirituality and reclaiming his sexual self 27:53 The tension between sexuality, spirituality, and identity   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X

Messages from Merge Community Church in Azle, Tx.

Success for the believer is the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit. Love is the first and foundation fruit, from which all the rest grow. However, this is also the most difficult. Thank God, it's HIS FRUIT, not ours. We are NOT the source, just the stream.

What does it look like to love others around you today? Hear from Preston Conder as he shares about the fruit of the spirit of love. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

What does it look like to love others around you today? Hear from Preston Conder as he shares about the fruit of the spirit of love. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

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In this episode, we dive into the first fruit of the Spirit: love. Rooted in Galatians 5:22-23, we explore how godly love goes beyond feelings—it's a powerful, selfless, and sacrificial choice that reflects the heart of Christ. We look at scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which defines love as patient, kind, and enduring, and John 15:12-13, where Jesus calls us to love one another as He has loved us. Whether it's loving our neighbors, our enemies, or ourselves, this episode challenges us to live out a love that is Spirit-led and kingdom-minded in every part of our lives.For a more interactive experience, watch today's episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/evangelistcalebwampler You can also find more information by visiting: www.kingdomencounters.us If you are hungry for more of the Lord head over to www.kingdomencounters.us/free where you can get all of our 7 day devotional series for FREE! You can also get your copy of Evangelist Wampler's newest book, Audience of ONE: Behold the Lamb here: https://calebwampler.com/store/audience-of-one-behold-the-lambIf you'd like to expand your capacity and go to the nations, join our KEI team as we head to the nations to share the good news of Jesus. Our Tanzania Africa trip is filling up fast so sign up today!kingdomencounters.us/teamtrip

In this week's message, Pastor Blake takes us to the cross – the clearest expression of God's love - and reminds us no force in heaven or on earth can extract us from the grip of Christ's love.

Join us as we begin our mini series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This week we will be discussing LOVE!