Advent: Love
In the fourth and final week of Advent, Rev. Jake Medcalf preached on the depths of agape love as exemplified by Jesus. He recounted Jesus' final moments leading up to the crucifixion, emphasizing the selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional nature of Jesus' love. Jake drew parallels to how believers should strive to embody the same kind of love through spiritual formation and personal transformation. The sermon highlighted the importance of becoming a wellspring of love that affects family, community, and the broader world, urging the congregation to not leave 'bankrupt' but overflowing with God's infinite love.
00:00 Introduction: Celebrating Love
00:15 The Journey to Gethsemane
02:03 The Agony in the Garden
04:37 The Meaning of Agape Love
06:18 Living Out Agape Love
09:34 The Call to Spiritual Formation
14:25 Overflowing with God's Love
22:48 The Cost of Love
27:07 Final Reflections and Candle Lighting