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In this installment of the "Church Out of the Box" series, Pastor Leo Bray explores the multi-faceted nature of love. While the world hijacks the word "love" to describe chemical sparks and fleeting emotions, the Kingdom of God operates on a higher protocol. By understanding the different types of love—from self-care to enduring commitment—we can better align ourselves with the heart of the Father and move beyond "mere religion" into a living experience of the Gospel. -- The Gospel is more than just a message of salvation for sinners; it is the Gospel of the Kingdom and the reality of a living, resurrected Savior. -- Many Christians live "dead" lives because they have not allowed the power that raised Christ from the dead to radically transform their daily experience. -- Love is not a singular concept; it includes Philautia (self-love), Philia (friendship), Storge (family), Ludus (playful love), Pragma (enduring love), and Eros (romantic love). -- "Mania" is a "glitch" kind of love—an obsessive, stalking behavior that can even be misdirected toward ministry leaders. -- The "Agape" of God is the highest form of love; it is sacrificial, unconditional, and enables us to love "annoying" people and those who betray us. -- A lack of desire for holiness or the Word is often a sign that the love of God in a believer's heart is growing cold. -- True discipleship is not measured by outward appearance or church attendance, but by the sacrificial way we love one another. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 6:10 -- Matthew 24:14 -- 1 John 4:7-8 -- Romans 5:5 -- John 13:35 -- John 15:13 -- John 14:15 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally