Drew Oakley
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Love-ology: Rethinking Love, Dating, and Marriage Through the Way of Jesus
Sermon Series

Love-ology

Rethinking Love, Dating, and Marriage Through the Way of Jesus

Most of us didn't learn love from a single, reliable source. We picked it up from culture, experiences, relationships, and assumptions. This 3-part series challenges you to rethink love from the ground up — not just who you choose, but what you believe love actually is.

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The Series

Week 1

What Is Love, Really?

Everybody wants a love that lasts… but what if the version of love most of us believe in isn't strong enough to actually hold the kind of relationships we want? In Week 1, we step back from surface-level advice and ask a deeper question: What is love, really? Because before we talk about dating, marriage, communication, or conflict — we have to make sure we're building on something strong enough to last.

Key Thought

We all want love that lasts, but most of us were never taught how to build it.

Week 2

Why You Love the Way You Do

Why do you react the way you do in relationships? Why do the same patterns keep showing up — no matter who you're with? In Week 2, we uncover a powerful truth: the way you love isn't random — it's been formed over time. Your instincts, emotional reactions, and relationship patterns didn't just appear… they were shaped by your experiences, environment, and influences.

Key Thought

You don't just choose how you love — you've been formed into a way of loving.

Week 3

Why Your Relationships Keep Breaking Down

Why do you keep reacting in ways you said you wouldn't? Why do the same arguments, frustrations, and patterns keep showing up? In Week 3, we confront a hard truth: knowing how to love isn't the same as actually loving well. The struggle inside of you doesn't stay hidden — it shows up in your relationships.

Key Thought

You can't build a lasting relationship on an unformed version of love.

Want to Go Deeper?

If this series stirred something in you, explore more marriage resources — from communication tools to coaching — designed to help you build a love that lasts.