Sermon
The Greatest Obstacle to Loving God
Harris Creek Baptist Church
Speaker: Jonathan Pokluda
February 2, 2026 · 43 min
Summary
God's love is the foundation for loving Him. Perfect love casts out fear of judgment, enabling believers to face God with confidence rather than shame. The sermon calls listeners to embrace their complete forgiveness in Christ and respond with authentic love rooted in God's prior love for them.
Highlights
Rules without relationship equals rebellion. Rules without relationship equals resentment. Rules without relationship equals religion.
Fear fades when punishment is no longer on the table.
God's love does not tolerate you. He's not putting up with you. He's chasing you down. He's pursuing you.