The Spirit Filled Husband (Part 3): The Duties of Love Concluded | Lord's Day Sermon | 16th March, 2025 | Adeola Ogundele

Today's sermon explores the profound responsibilities of a Christian husband, emphasizing that true love and leadership within marriage are only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. The call to love one's wife as Christ loves the Church is not a command that can be fulfilled through human effort alone—it requires a man to be deeply rooted in God’s love, experiencing it firsthand before he can extend it to his wife. True marital love is not based on mere performance or duty but flows naturally from a heart transformed by the gospel.

A husband’s fulfillment comes through sacrificial love, not self-seeking. He is called to lead his family as Christ leads the Church—not as a ruler, but as a servant who initiates, provides, cares, and protects. His leadership must be spiritual, guiding his wife in faith, prayer, and holiness, ensuring she flourishes because of him, not in spite of him. He must also safeguard his home from harm—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—disciplining his children with love and keeping his marriage free from external pressures.

Provision and cherishing go hand in hand. Just as Christ gives freely to the Church, a husband must give generously to his wife, honoring and valuing her in word and deed. His love must be exclusive and unwavering, reflecting the covenantal nature of God's love. Ultimately, a husband’s calling is not about power but about self-denial. True satisfaction and joy in marriage come not from seeking one’s own comfort but from laying down one’s life in love, just as Christ did for His people.