Love Is Not a Feeling | God Didn’t Set You Free to Live for Yourself

Love is not just something Christians feel. It is something we choose, practice, and carry into the places God has sent us. In this message from our Hear & Obey series, Pastor Jonny Pettman teaches from Galatians 5:13 and 1 Corinthians 13 on biblical love, Christian freedom, obedience, discipleship, and the call to bring the love of Jesus into our workplaces, universities, friendships, and city. Jesus has set us free, but freedom was never meant to be used for selfishness. We are called to serve one another humbly in love. This sermon explores what love really is, why love is more than a feeling, and how the human heart gives us a powerful picture of the Christian life: love keeps moving in the same direction, love stays consistent, and love gathers in order to be sent. If you are asking questions like “What is biblical love?”, “How do I follow Jesus in everyday life?”, “How do I share my faith at work?”, or “What does it mean to hear and obey God?”, this message will help you take the next step. Liberty Church London is a Christian church in Shoreditch, London, helping people know Jesus, follow Him, and live out their God-given purpose. Chapters 00:00 Hear and Obey 02:14 Believing God vs obeying God 04:40 Galatians 5:13 and Christian freedom 06:07 What is love? 11:54 1 Corinthians 13 14:33 Why the heart is a better picture of love 16:46 Love moves in the same direction 21:59 Love is consistent 25:28 Love gathers and scatters 30:06 The Great Commission 31:53 Why London matters 36:05 How to love people at work 43:28 Invite people into community 46:08 Final response and prayer Scriptures: John 10:27, Galatians 5:13, 1 Corinthians 13, Matthew 28:18-20 Topics: biblical love, Christian discipleship, hearing God, obeying God, Galatians 5, 1 Corinthians 13, Great Commission, workplace evangelism, London church, evangelical sermon, charismatic church