Love's Unbroken Hold
E.A. Johnston emphasizes the enduring and intimate fellowship believers can have with Jesus, trusting Him through every season of life and ultimately resting in His eternal love.
In 'Love's Unbroken Hold,' E.A. Johnston invites listeners to deepen their walk with Jesus through peaceful fellowship, steadfast trust in trials, and the hope of eternal life. Johnston beautifully portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lovingly guides and protects His followers. This devotional sermon encourages believers to embrace intimacy with Christ and rest confidently in His everlasting love.
Full Transcript
May I walk with you, Jesus, in unbroken fellowship and harmony beneath sunny skies. May I walk with you, Jesus, good shepherd, abiding in you and near by your side. May I walk with you, Jesus, when storm clouds gather and the day becomes dark.
May I walk with you, Jesus, nearer and nearer, trusting you with my heart when the devil's ditch looms before me that I normally stumble in. Will you hold me in your arms as we leap over it to safety for a victory win? May I walk with you, Jesus, beneath sunny skies in fresh intimacy and love until the day that I die. May I walk with you, Jesus, on streets of gold, enjoying your presence forever in love's unbroken hold.
Sermon Outline
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I. Walking with Jesus in Peace
- Abiding in Christ beneath sunny skies
- Experiencing fresh intimacy and love
- Living in harmony with the Good Shepherd
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II. Trusting Jesus in Trials
- Facing spiritual dangers with faith
- Jesus as our protector and deliverer
- Leaping over obstacles to victory
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III. Eternal Fellowship with Christ
- Walking on streets of gold
- Enjoying Jesus’ presence forever
- Love’s unbroken hold in eternity
Key Quotes
“May I walk with you, Jesus, in unbroken fellowship and harmony beneath sunny skies.” — E.A. Johnston
“Will you hold me in your arms as we leap over it to safety for a victory win?” — E.A. Johnston
“May I walk with you, Jesus, on streets of gold, enjoying your presence forever in love's unbroken hold.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Cultivate daily intimacy with Jesus by seeking His presence in all circumstances.
- Trust Jesus to guide and protect you through life's spiritual challenges.
- Hold fast to the hope of eternal fellowship with Christ as motivation for faithful living.