← Back

Understanding Love

Yancey Arrington April 23, 2023 37m Marriage Matters

Summary

In this sermon, the pastor explores the contemporary cultural definition of love in marriage, critiquing the notion that love is primarily an intense, self-focused emotional experience that can be easily discarded when no longer fulfilling. Drawing on sociological perspectives and pop culture references, the speaker challenges this view and sets up an exploration of God's biblical definition of love, specifically through the lens of 1 Corinthians 13. The sermon aims to reframe love as something deeper and more committed than fleeting emotions, suggesting that true love transcends personal satisfaction and requires a more profound, selfless understanding.