Chase Gallimore at Chisholm Hills Church of Christ
Chase Gallimore at Chisholm Hills Church of Christ brings you the Sunday morning sermons from Chisholm Hills in Florence, Alabama. Each message is rooted in Scripture and points us to the hope, truth, and power of God’s Word. Whether you’re part of the Chisholm Hills family or listening from afar, these sermons are shared to encourage your walk with Christ and strengthen your faith throughout the week.
Chase Gallimore at Chisholm Hills Church of Christ
Faith in Action: Love in Action
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In this episode, we walk through 1 John 3:16–18 and explore what real love looks like. Not the watered-down version our culture often offers, but the kind of love Jesus defines through the cross—holy, sacrificial, and deeply practical.
This message unpacks four movements in the text:
- The Definition of Love — Jesus shows us love by laying down His life.
- The Demand of Love — Love always costs something.
- The Test of Love — How we respond when we see need reveals what’s in our hearts.
- The Practice of Love — Not love in words alone, but love in “deed and truth.”
We also look at the difference between sentimental love and saving love, why the cross was absolutely necessary, and how believers are called to reflect Christ’s sacrifice in everyday relationships.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to actually live the love of Jesus in a noisy, self-centered world, this passage gives us the clarity we need and the challenge we need.
Scripture: 1 John 3:16–18
Title: Love in Action