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In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky shows why love is “the more excellent way” that outweighs even the flashiest spiritual gifts and most radical sacrifices. He explains biblical agape as a willful, self-giving commitment to another’s good, not a fleeting emotion or cultural sentimentality. Walking through Paul’s descriptions of love—patient, kind, truthful, enduring—he contrasts God-shaped love with common counterfeit motivations like pride, guilt, and control. Ultimately, he calls believers to be genuinely transformed by God’s love so that everything we do flows from His self-giving heart.

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 12:31

Related Topics: Compassion, Discipleship, Life Application, Love, Patience, Prophecy, Relationships, Spiritual Gifts | More Messages from Pastor Bartley Sawatsky

From Series: "Keeping Up With the Corinthians"

They had spiritual gifts, strong opinions, and plenty of drama. In our current Sunday speaking series, Keeping Up with the Corinthians, we’ll explore Paul’s letter to a messy, passionate church—and discover why their struggles still feel surprisingly familiar. Join us for our study of 1 Corinthians.