Love Worth Finding | Audio Program

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 18:15 Broken relationships in the church are a very painful problem that disgraces the Father and discourages the Bride of Christ. Adrian Rogers says, “There is nothing worse than a church without harmony and there is nothing better than a church with harmony.” In Matthew 18, Jesus explains how to heal broken relationships. “Moreover if your brother sins...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3 As Christians, we are instructed to keep the faith and give it away. We must be ready to give an account for what makes us different. We must learn how to answer a skeptic. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and f...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 2:1 In the Bible, there is no greater crime than being a false prophet. It’s bad to tell a lie and it’s worse to teach a lie; but it is evil to teach a lie about God. Adrian Rogers says, “Don’t let false teachers take you by surprise; when you look for the devil, never fail to look in the pulpit.” We must learn how to spot a counterfeit teacher. 2 Peter 2...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Luke 14:25-35 It costs to serve Jesus Christ; we must be prepared to pay the price. Many will try to water down the Gospel in an attempt to gain more followers, but Jesus is not looking for easy followers; He wants fully committed disciples. Jesus wants disciples who will worship at any cost. Luke 14:27 says, “And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Corinthians 5 Our achievements in life are impelled by the drive behind them. If we want to be soul winners for the cause of Christ, the apostle Paul offers six mighty motivations in 2 Corinthians 5. First, we see the soul winner’s compulsion: “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well-pleasing to Him…” (2 Corinthians 5:9). Our goal is...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 2:1-8, 16 In Romans 2, the Apostle Paul reveals how God handles hypocrites, specifically addressing those who were indignant at the sins of others, and indulgent in their own. “Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things…” (Romans 2:1). H...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Psalm 128 Perhaps the most difficult and profoundly rewarding role a man could ever commit to is being a good Dad. The faith of our fathers is what leads our families through the minefield of today’s world. Psalm 128 describes a faithful father in four ways. First, it is his character. If you fear God, you will walk in the way of God. Though we will inevitably ma...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Proverbs 17:17 One of the greatest and deepest needs we have as human beings is friendship. We all long for someone who knows, loves, and accepts us—someone who understands our wants, needs, hurts, and fears. The Book of Proverbs is full of wisdom for making friends forever, and how to first be the friend we all need. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all t...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Luke 10:25-37 In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the story of a man receiving aid from his cultural enemy after falling among thieves. The parable of the Good Samaritan reveals the true meaning of being a good neighbor and teaches us how to be a good friend to those who are suffering all around us. First, this story is about criminal inhumanity. “‘A certain man went d...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 5:10-14 If we stand up for Jesus, we will be persecuted. The only way to escape it is to compromise—to conform to this world. Instead, we must decide now that we will learn to stand for Jesus, no matter what happens. Matthew 5:10 reveals, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Adrian Rogers say...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Colossians 2:10 In Jesus Christ, we are complete; we don’t have to look for anything else. Colossians 2:3 reminds us that all our treasure is hidden in Him, waiting for us to discover and appropriate it. We must learn how to walk in the Spirit. God the Holy Spirit wants to inhabit our human spirit, to speak to our minds, emotions, and wills. Colossians 2:6 says,...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 We are living in a dangerous time of apostasy; it is crucial that we put our faith in Scripture, our sure word in difficult days. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” The Bible is the very breath of God, fully inspired b...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11 We all obtain salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ. Some grow in grace and knowledge; they become strong, vibrant, and victorious in their faith. Others stumble and stagger, slip and fall. These are dangerous days in which our enemy has inspired confusion to divide God’s people and cause them to question their faith. But God wants us to be s...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-16 In the 1st Century, Christians were accused of subversion, of being an economic threat, and of condemning others. Their accounts are a clear warning of the days ahead for Christians of the 21st Century. In 1 Peter, we are instructed to be real, to be ready, and to be bright lights in a dark world. 1 Peter 3:13-14 says, “And who is he who will harm...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 1:14-16 The Apostle Paul was one of the greatest missionaries the world has ever known. Romans 1:14-16 highlights the missionary challenge of Paul’s life: his heart, his zeal, his motivation, and his prayer. This passage first shares that Paul was faithful to the missionary obligation. “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to un...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Acts 8-10 Jesus Christ commanded us to take the Gospel to the darkest corners of this Earth, and God has given us open doors to all the world. In our own way and opportunity, each of us is called, ordained, and equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Book of Acts, the conversions of three men reveal why it is so important to witness to others. In Act...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus’ final words spoken on Earth were His marching orders for His Church. No one is omitted from the Great Commission; it is an all-inclusive command, and the mandate is active today. Matthew 28:18 says, “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” As we fulfill the Great Commission, we...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: John 6:71 The name Judas is a name of infamy, disgrace, and treachery; yet Jesus chose Judas to be one of His twelve disciples. It was not a mistake, nor did Judas’s betrayal catch Jesus off guard. The words of warning, assurance, and comfort in John 6 tell us why Jesus chose Judas. First, it was a lesson about religious hypocrisy and the need for true salvation....

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Psalm 19 Can an intelligent man or woman believe in God? It may surprise us to realize that intellect has nothing to do with it. If a man doesn’t believe in God, it is not because of intellectual difficulties, rather it is because of moral difficulties. Psalm 19 gives us three distinct reasons for intellectual belief in God, and how He has spoken of His own exist...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Revelation 22 Make-believe is not new to our day and age. Some of the biggest actors in the world are not in Hollywood, but in our churches. The Bible calls them hypocrites, people who pander to a phony world. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus has compassion and forgiveness for the sinners, thieves, and prostitutes. However, Matthew 6 shows us He saves His mos...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 27:22 In Matthew 27, Jesus Christ stood on trial before Pilate, and in verse 22, Pilate asked the most personal and pressing question: “What shall I do with Christ?” What we do with Jesus is an unavoidable decision each of us will make; what we decide—or not decide—will dictate our eternity. We must consider Pilate’s decision: as the people cried out for...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:12 One of the most basic, fundamental commandments we are to follow is to honor our fathers and mothers. Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Our parents are the first people we meet in this world; if we do not love and respect them, how can we expect to l...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 John 5:13 God wants salvation to be explained simply, because it is His desire that anyone can understand and obtain it. 1 John 5:13 says, “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” Salvation is a relationship wi...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Joshua 17:12-18 In Joshua 17, the children of Israel have reached the Promised Land, Canaan. Canaan is a picture of a Christian living in victory, being Spirit-filled. However, there were still Canaanites in the land—a demon-possessed people who represent the power of Satan trying to keep us from victory. “ ...when the children of Israel grew strong, that they p...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: John 20:24-28 Adrian Rogers says, “The only man-made things in Heaven are the scars that we made in the hands and feet and side of the Lord Jesus.” The Bible tells us that when Jesus comes again, we will see those scars He received from His sacrificial death. John 20:24-28 explains three reasons why Jesus still bears the scars. “Then He said to Thomas, ‘Reach you...