Finding Purpose

Why does God judge sin, and what can we learn from the failures of His people? In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, we examine Hosea 11:12–12:13 and explore God's formal accusation against Israel for its deception, rebellion, dishonesty, and pride. Through the life of Jacob, the unfaithfulness of Israel, and the ministry of God's prophets, we discover the dangers of trying to cont...

In this message, Russ Andrews explores Hosea 11 to reveal four powerful qualities of God's love: it is unconditional, patient, merciful, and unchanging. Through the story of God's relationship with Israel, Russ reminds us that despite our rebellion and repeated failures, God continues to call us back to Himself. Just as a loving parent longs for a wayward child to return home, our Heavenly Father...

In this message, Russ Andrews explores Hosea 10 and the sobering consequences of turning away from God. Through the example of ancient Israel, he examines how we can abuse God's grace, deceive ourselves about our sin, and lose our reverence for His holiness and authority. Discover three important biblical truths: the nature of sin, the reality of God's judgment, and our urgent need for repentance....

On this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ continues his study of Hosea 9 with a powerful message on "The Honor of God." He explores what it means to honor God by trusting His Word, obeying His commands, and recognizing the weight and holiness of His name. Looking at Israel's rejection of God, idolatry, disobedience, and the consequences of persistent sin, Russ warns of the reality...

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ takes us into Hosea chapter 8 and explores the biblical warning to "sound the trumpet" when danger is approaching. Drawing from the role of the watchman in Scripture, he examines six ways Israel rebelled against God, including breaking His covenant, knowing about God without truly knowing Him, rejecting His Word, embracing idolatry, and be...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews takes us through Hosea 7 and examines four powerful pictures of Israel's sinful rebellion: a heated oven, a half-cooked pancake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow. Through these images, we're reminded that God sees our sin, calls His people to repentance, and desires faithfulness rather than compromise with the culture around us. Russ challenges b...

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ continues his study of Hosea 6:4–6 and explores what it means to have a heart that is prone to wander from God. He discusses the incredible love, patience, and mercy of God, while also examining the danger of relying on religious rituals and outward appearances instead of genuine faith and obedience. Through passages from Hosea, Matthew, H...

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ teaches from Hosea 5:1–6:3 about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of walking faithfully with God. He examines Israel's spiritual decline, the dangers of false teaching and pride, and the certainty of God's judgment when people refuse to repent. Yet the message also offers hope, reminding us that God is merciful and will...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews examines Hosea 4 and Jeremiah 23, exposing the dangers of false teachers and spiritual leaders who abandon God's Word. Russ explains how rejecting God leads to spiritual blindness and ultimately affects families and society. He challenges listeners to test what they hear against Scripture, seek churches that faithfully teach the whole counsel of God...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews continues his study of Hosea 2–3, exploring Israel's journey from judgment to restoration. Through Israel's unfaithfulness, God's discipline, and His enduring love, Russ shows how God's judgment is ultimately intended to lead people toward repentance and restoration.

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ takes us through Hosea chapters 1–2 to explore three important attributes of God: He is a God who speaks, a God who is holy and just, and a God who is merciful. Through the story of Hosea and Israel's rebellion, we are reminded of the serious consequences of choosing disobedience over obedience and death over life. Yet even in judgment, Go...

Russ begins a journey through the story of Israel, tracing God's plan from Abraham and the formation of the nation through Moses, Joshua, the judges, and the kings. He explores Israel's repeated struggles with obedience, the division of the kingdom, and the spiritual decline that eventually led to the ministry of the prophet Hosea. Along the way, Russ highlights how God's sovereign plan points ult...

In this powerful message from John 8:12–30, Russ Andrews explores the ongoing battle between light and darkness and what it means when Jesus declares, "I am the Light of the World." Tracing the biblical story from Genesis to the cross, Russ reveals how God's plan has always been to rescue people from spiritual darkness and bring them into His marvelous light. Discover the significance of Jesus' cl...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews teaching from Matthew 7 and John 7, he explains that salvation is not about religion, good works, or church attendance it's about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Discover why Jesus is the only way to the Father, the eternal consequences of rejecting Him, and His invitation to all who are spiritually thirsty to come and receive the...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews explores John 7:1–24 and asks one of life's most important questions: Do you know God? Through Jesus' teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles, Russ highlights three life-changing benefits of knowing God and walking in obedience to His Word. Discover how God directs the steps of those who trust Him, reveals the truth of Scripture to obedient hearts, and...

What are you truly hungry for? In this message from John 6, Russ Andrews explores Jesus' powerful declaration, "I am the Bread of Life," revealing why the things of this world can never satisfy the deepest needs of the human heart. Discover the difference between religion and a genuine relationship with Christ, the role of faith in salvation, and the eternal hope found only in Jesus. This encourag...

Why does God allow His children to experience suffering? In this message, Russ Andrews examines Jesus walking on the water in John 6 to reveal how God uses life's storms to strengthen our faith, deepen our relationship with Christ, and shape us into His image. Through biblical examples and powerful stories of believers who endured hardship with hope, you'll be encouraged to trust God's purpose eve...

Is Jesus really more than a carpenter? In this powerful message from John 5:3–47, Russ Andrews examines the compelling evidence for Christ's divinity through the testimony of John the Baptist, Jesus' miracles, God the Father, and the Scriptures themselves. Drawing from the story of apologist Josh McDowell , Russ explores how faith is grounded in evidence, not blind belief. Discover what it means t...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews explores one of Christianity's most important questions: Who is Jesus really? Drawing from John 5 and the famous argument from C.S. Lewis, Russ examines the evidence that Jesus is either Lord, a liar, or a lunatic and why calling Him merely a great teacher is not an option. Discover how Jesus claimed equality with God, offered eternal life, and decl...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews examines the powerful story of the woman at the well from John 4 and asks a sobering question: If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Through Scripture and personal testimony, Russ explores how a genuinely transformed life becomes the clearest evidence of saving faith. Discover why true joy is...

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews explores John 4:1-26 and Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Discover how Christ pursues us, offers the living water that satisfies our deepest needs, and invites us into a life of purpose, joy, and eternal hope.

In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews explores John 3:22–36 and the testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus Christ. Examining Jesus as the Son of God, the Bridegroom, and the One who came from heaven, Russ highlights why every person must answer the question, "Who is Jesus?" Discover how faith in Christ brings eternal life, freedom from comparison and envy, and the assurance of belong...

This sermon from Finding Purpose explores Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in Gospel of John chapter 3 and the meaning of being "born again." The speaker explains that religious knowledge, morality, and outward belief cannot save a person apart from the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Emphasizing humanity's spiritual blindness and need for regeneration, the message teaches that true faith...

In this powerful message from Finding Purpose Ministries , Russ Andrews explores John 2:12-25 through the imagery of Jesus as both the Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah. From the cleansing of the temple to the coming judgment of God, this teaching reveals how Christ's love and wrath are both rooted in His holiness and justice. Through biblical prophecy, the story of Passover, and the gospel messag...

When the wine ran out at the wedding in Cana, Jesus revealed far more than His power to perform miracles. He revealed that He alone can bring true joy, hope, and transformation to empty lives. In this message from John 2, Russ Andrews explains how the miracle of turning water into wine points directly to Christ's mission: to rescue people from spiritual emptiness and give them peace, purpose, and...