Synopsis:

• Queried on the definition, origin, and greatest expression of love, answers from cross-section of people range from the esoteric to solid Biblical truth.
• Specific attributes of love are often isolated to define it: commitment, trust, sincerity, parenthood, and being able to be one self.
• Opinions are philosophical in nature – defining love as ineffable, ethereal, or life’s ultimate question. The Greeks are even cited for originating love.
• Several respond that love’s source is within man’s mind, soul, or heart, that’s an inherent part of our being. One opines that God “invented” love.
• Giving one’s life for another is universally perceived as the greatest expression of love. Ghandi, Madam Currie, and Jacques Cousteau are held up as examples.
• Christ dying on the cross is the ultimate expression of God’s love for humanity. .
• One woman expresses truth but admits to doubting at times. A confident believer powerfully testifies that love is found in the Bible and believing in Jesus.
• Documentary is appropriately reminiscent of the 60s in style and presentation.

Application:

• There is no more universal theme that love.
• Great need to distinguish between love and its counterfeit which manifests in many ways including lust, control, and co-dependency to name a few.
• The human heart is desperately seeking for love.
• As believers, our mandate is to take the truth about love to a world searching – often in all the wrong places.

Suggested Uses:

Sermon starter: series on the various types of love

Sermon starter: teaching on the preeminence and completeness of Christ

Sermon starter: reaching Post-modern world

Biblical Reference:

John 3:16