Dr. Rob White - September 13, 2026
A Couple Of Things About Love
In today’s fast-paced world, we often throw the word "love" around casually, using it to describe everything from our favorite desserts to our family members. But in the sermon "A Couple of Things About Love," Dr. Rob White of the Athens Universal Life Church challenges us to examine the true depth and meaning of love as presented in 1 John 3:11-18. The message draws a clear distinction between fleeting human emotions and the profound, self-sacrificing love of God.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-18
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The Bible teaches that marriage is a cooperative effort of respect, love, and service.This 4-week series encourages spouses to make their marriage a priority.
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How to Really Honor God: A Lesson in Compassion
The sermon “How to Really Honor God” explores the account of Jesus healing a disabled woman in Luke 13:10-17. Despite 18 years of suffering, Jesus restores her health on the Sabbath, sparking criticism from a synagogue leader. This powerful moment teaches that honoring God is about showing compassion and meeting the needs of others, even when societal or religious rules suggest otherwise.
Dr. Rob White challenges us to reflect on our priorities, encouraging us to embrace grace, humanity, and understanding. He highlights that Jesus prioritized people over rigid interpretations of the law, demonstrating that love and kindness are timeless expressions of honoring God.
The story urges us to assess how we might resemble the synagogue leader, rigid in our beliefs, and invites us to adopt Jesus’ perspective of compassion. By doing so, we can grow in faith and reflect Christ’s love in our daily interactions.