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In a world that equates love with tolerance and truth with hatred, this sermon boldly proclaims the biblical definition of sincere love—a love that values people but confronts sin head-on. Drawing on Scripture, cultural insight, and personal experience, Pastor Dragoon challenges believers to live with conviction, courage, and compassion.Whether you’re wrestling with how to love someone living in sin, facing pressure from the culture, or just want to grow deeper in your walk with God—this message will equip you with the truth and grace of the gospel.00:00 - The Surprising Sermon That Went Viral02:15 - Context: Romans and the Gospel Shift04:42 - “Love Must Be Sincere” — What It Really Means07:50 - Love ≠ Tolerance: A Parent’s Love Analogy11:15 - Worldly Accusations: “You Don’t Love Me!”13:30 - Spurgeon on Sin and Sincerity16:00 - Valuing Sinners Without Celebrating Sin19:20 - A Vision for Revival Among the LGBTQ+ Community22:30 - What Hypocrisy in Love Looks Like24:50 - Paul’s Command to Hate Evil28:00 - Cockroach in the Soup: Tolerance in the Church30:30 - Holding the Line on Righteousness33:05 - What It Means to Cling to What Is Good36:25 - The Power of Media and Personal Conviction39:50 - Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery43:20 - What Love Demands: Change45:45 - True Love Sets You Free47:40 - Altar Call: Sin Destroys, Jesus Saves51:10 - Courage to Stand for Righteousness54:00 - Final Prayer for Reconciliation and RevivalShow Notes• Did you benefit from this message? Support our ministry with a generous donation: https://give.vbph.church (https://give.vbph.church/) • Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: https://vbph.org/events• Subscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881• Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVB• Subscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcast• Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025• Let us know if this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options: • Website: https://vbph.church • Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6 • Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: https://takingthelandpodcast.com