What God Wants Most From You (Brad Stroup)

What does God actually want from us? When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, His answer reframed everything - not rules, not performance, but love. In this message, guest speaker Brad Stroup invites us to reset our priorities and rediscover why we were created: to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This teaching calls us out of distraction, routine faith, and familiarity, and into a daily, intentional pursuit of God that shapes every area of life.

1. The Greatest Commandment Revealed (Matthew 22:36–38; Mark 12:29–30)

* Jesus answers the trap with God’s true desire

* Love, not rule-keeping, is the highest priority

* God reveals His heart through the Son

2. What God Is Actively Seeking (2 Chronicles 16:9; John 4:23)

* God’s eyes search for hearts fully committed to Him

* True worship flows from love and devotion

* God strengthens those who pursue Him

3. Love as Life’s Primary Purpose (Deuteronomy 6:4–5)

* Loving God touches every part of who we are

* Our roles and callings are secondary, not ultimate

* Eternity gives weight to what truly matters

4. The Danger of Familiarity

* Routine can replace real affection

* Yesterday’s devotion must be renewed today

* The greatest commandment requires continual pursuit

5. Practicing a Life of Loving God (Matthew 6:21; Ephesians 1:17)

* Where our treasure is, our heart follows

* Ongoing prayer keeps love alive

* Reaching for God invites fresh grace

6. A Call to Recenter Everything

* Love for God doesn’t happen by accident

* Growth or drift is always happening

* Choosing love sets the direction of our lives