Advent 2014 - Love

The central message of this sermon is that Jesus' love for humanity is not just a feeling or a sentiment, but an active and powerful expression of Himself as the pre-existent Son of God. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' incarnation at Christmas was not just a physical birth, but also a revelation of His divine nature and character. By highlighting various passages in Scripture, including Revelation 1 and 2 Corinthians 5:10, where Jesus is referred to as "the child," the speaker seeks to convey that it is Jesus Himself who loves us, rather than just an abstract concept or feeling. This love is not just a feeling, but a real, tangible relationship between God and humanity, demonstrated by Jesus' willingness to humble Himself and become one of us. The takeaway from this sermon is that we must look beyond sentimental feelings and understand the depth and significance of Jesus' love for us, which is rooted in His divine nature and character.