In this message, Ethan Gilbert shares on Jesus’ “new commandment” — that we would love one another as He has loved us.

Using the story of Luca as a powerful illustration of sacrificial friendship, this sermon unpacks the biblical definition of love — not as a feeling or preference, but as sacrifice. From 1 John 4 to John 13 and Luke 15, we see that love is laying down our lives, our comfort, our dreams, and even our reputation for the sake of another.

Ethan reminds us that we were created for love — to receive it from the Father and to give it freely. Because God first loved us, we are secure enough to go low, to serve, to forgive, and to put others first. When we truly understand that “all that is Mine is yours,” we are freed from self-preservation and empowered to love boldly.

Jesus said the world would recognize His disciples by their love. This message calls us back to that simple but weighty command — to love as He loved.

If you’ve struggled with selfishness, comparison, insecurity, or self-preservation, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to rest in the Father’s love and live sacrificially.

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