A Sermon on Christ’s Love and Our Call to Reflect It

 

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather to reflect on the heart of our Savior, Jesus Christ—a heart that beats with boundless love, compassion, and mercy. Let us ask ourselves: What does it mean to follow Jesus? Not the Jesus we’ve molded to fit our agendas, but the Jesus of the Gospels, who walked among the broken, fed the hungry, and loved without condition. Let’s dive into His truth, fearless and unafraid, and ask: Are we living as He lived, or have we strayed?

Consider Jesus’ life. He never robbed; He never starved. Instead, He gave freely, from a heart overflowing with grace. In Matthew 14:13-21, we read of the miracle where Jesus fed 5,000 men—plus women and children—with just five loaves and two fish. After all were satisfied, twelve baskets of leftovers remained. This wasn’t a transaction; it was a gift. Jesus didn’t demand payment or loyalty. He saw need and met it with love. Can we say the same? When we look at leaders today—whether political figures or influencers—do they mirror this selflessness? How do they compare to the Messiah who gave without expecting anything in return? I’m not here to debate, but to ask: Where is the Christ-like heart in those who claim to lead in His name?

Jesus never labeled anyone. He created us all, each one bearing the image of God (Genesis 1:27). He didn’t shame the outcast; He sat with them. He didn’t hate, even when hatred was hurled at Him. The woman at the well, the tax collectors, the sinners—He met them with dignity. In John 8:7, when the crowd sought to stone a woman caught in sin, Jesus said, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” They dropped their stones and walked away. Yet today, we see judgment cast on minorities, the LGBTQ community, the elderly, the disabled, and hardworking people just trying to survive. Where is the love in that? Jesus was shamed, mocked, and crucified, yet He loved. Why, then, do we shame those He died for? What does it say about us when we hate what God has made?

Let’s address a lie that’s been twisted to justify division. The Bible doesn’t name “gays” as sinners. Passages like Romans 1:26-27 or 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 often get weaponized, but they speak to specific behaviors—orgies, exploitation, idolatry—not the state of being born as you are. Being gay isn’t a sin; it’s how God created some of His children. Jesus never condemned someone for who they are, but for actions that harm others. Yet, we’ve taken His words and built walls, attacking those who love differently, live differently, or look differently. Jesus loved the poor, the marginalized, the forgotten. In Luke 4:18, He declared, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor… to set the oppressed free.” Who are we to oppress those He came to liberate? Oh, how it must grieve His heart.

I’m not here to argue with those who cling to hate, who wave flags of division while claiming to follow Christ. My words stand firm: the path of judgment and exclusion is not the path of Jesus. I won’t return to debate this—it’s written in Scripture, clear as day. John 13:34-35 says, “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.” Love blindly, as Jesus did, without picking and choosing who’s worthy. He created us all, so who are we to reject His creation?

It breaks my heart to see refugees and migrants vilified. Matthew 2:13-15 tells us Jesus Himself was a refugee, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod’s wrath. If the Son of God was a stranger in a foreign land, how dare we turn our backs on those seeking safety? Jesus gave His life on a cross for every soul—every refugee, every outcast, every person you’ve been taught to fear. To reject them is to stab Him in the back, to worship a false god of division and pride. You don’t deserve His sacrifice, and neither do I—yet He gave it anyway. Romans 5:8 reminds us, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” His love doesn’t discriminate, so why do we?

When the King returns, it will be too late to say, “Now I understand.” Matthew 25:31-46 paints a vivid picture of judgment: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Those who fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and welcomed the stranger will be blessed. But those who turned away? Their fate is sobering. God sent prophets, teachers, and even this humble sermon to open your eyes, but if hate blinds you, what then? You’ve attacked the vulnerable—the very ones Jesus called His own. May God have mercy on us all.

So, what do we do? We love fiercely, as Jesus did. We stand with the poor, the refugee, the marginalized. We reject the lies that divide us and embrace the truth of Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Organize with those who seek justice. Protect the vulnerable. Speak truth, even when it’s hard. The Kingdom of God isn’t built on exclusion but on love that knows no bounds.

As we close, let’s pray. Heavenly Father, soften our hearts. Help us love as Jesus loved, without condition or judgment. Forgive us for the times we’ve failed to reflect Your Son. Give us courage to stand for the least of these, to be Your hands and feet. May we live in a way that honors the sacrifice of the cross. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let’s go forth and love one another—not just in words, but in action. The world is watching, and so is our Savior.

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