Love Worth Finding | Audio Program

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-26 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a known fact that we fully believe as Christians. However, in the days following this miracle, some of the disciples were struggling to believe it. Luke 24 tells of two disciples on the road to Emmaus, who came face-to-face with Jesus Christ Himself, the week after Easter. This passage first describes the discoura...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Acts 4:1-20 Acts 4 tells of the great conquest of Jesus Christ, the one who died and arose from the grave. He is still alive and well; the Christ that walked the shores of Galilee is alive through His new body, the Church, even today. Because He lives, His persecution continues. Adrian Rogers says, “When you persecute the church, you persecute Jesus.” In the begi...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:18 The cross of Jesus Christ is the cure for sin. 1 Peter 3:18 points out three truths about how God forgives and deals with sin through the cross. The very first truth is the vicarious suffering of the cross. The word vicarious means “in the place of another”. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust....”...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 27:26-31 Before Jesus was crucified, a crown of thorns was placed on his head. Though done by the hands of wicked men, this crown part of the magnificent plan of a sovereign God, who would use it as a message for all humanity. Matthew 27 sets the scene for the sacred mystery of that crown. In one sense, this was an act of mockery. Yet, there was a mystery...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Luke 22:39-47 In Luke 22, Jesus told His disciples about His coming crucifixion at the Last Supper. When He later came to the garden of Gethsemane, He prayed three times: Lord, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. This wasn’t a literal cup; rather, a symbolic cup, meaning to experience something fully. Was He afraid of His coming crucifixion? Did the cup...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Luke 22:39-47 In Luke 22, Jesus told His disciples about His coming crucifixion at the Last Supper. When He later came to the garden of Gethsemane, He prayed three times: Lord, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. This wasn’t a literal cup; rather, a symbolic cup, meaning to experience something fully. Was He afraid of His coming crucifixion? Did the cup...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ruth 4 The story of Ruth begins with a funeral and ends with a wedding; it begins with weeping but ends with joy. Ruth and Boaz’s story is a beautiful picture of Jesus Christ’s redeeming love for the Church. Ruth 4 shares a picture of our salvation in Jesus Christ, our kinsman Redeemer. First, this passage gives an illustration of our redeeming Lord. Ruth 4:4 ex...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ruth 3 In the Book of Ruth, Ruth and Boaz’s love story is an illustration of Jesus Christ and the Church, His Bride. The advice Ruth received from her mother-in-law in chapter 3 reveals five ways to draw closer to Jesus. “Therefore wash yourself and anoint yourself, put on your best garment and go down to the threshing floor…” (Ruth 3:3). First, if we want to dra...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ruth 2 After losing her husband in a pagan land, Ruth made the wise choice to stay with her mother-in-law and continue worshiping the one true God. God honored her choice and lavished His amazing grace upon her by way of Boaz. Ruth 2:1 says, “There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz…” The love s...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ruth 1 In the midst of some of the darkest days recorded in Scripture, we are given a love story: Ruth’s love story, one which counts for all of eternity. The Book of Ruth is a beautiful example of how decisions determine destiny. First, this story reveals the principle of willing choice. Ruth 1:1-2 states that in the midst of a famine in Bethlehem, Elimelech led...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: John 13:34 The greatest need of mankind is to love and to be loved. Yet, it’s getting harder to do so than ever before. As Christians, we have been instructed to love as Jesus loved. John 13:34 says, "A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another as I have loved you that ye also love one another." This commandment is easy to consider for those who ar...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Acts 2:1-4 The Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 marked the birth of the Church, and the burst of the Holy Flame that is the Holy Spirit. One of the most important things we can do is learn how to keep our spiritual fire burning. Acts 2:1-4 says, “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from h...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Genesis 12:1 Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. The way to live the Christian life is by faith. In fact, before followers of Jesus were ever called “Christians,” they were called “Believers.” It is our chief duty to exercise our belief in Jesus. But it is not enough to simply believe. Faith is believing the word of God and acting on it. We are rem...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 As these days grow gloriously dim, we must stand on the principles of God’s Word—for things that are true and righteous, which last throughout time and eternity. Daniel 3 tells the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar’s idol. This story reminds us that we will face immense pressure to bow down, yet...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:1-2 If there is ever a time that we need faith in Almighty God, it is now. However, we don’t just need to possess faith, we need faith to possess us. Adrian Rogers said, “The law says run, but it gives us no legs; faith says fly, and it gives us wings. Hebrews 11 and 12 are great faith chapters. Hebrews 11:1-2 says, “Now faith is the substance of thing...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 15-16 We are saved to serve the Body of Christ; each of us is called to be ministers and servants of the Lord Jesus. Romans 15-16 reveals six ministries each believer is called to undertake. The first ministry is encouragement. “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may w...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 14:19 The Book of Romans offers a sure word for an unsure age and calls for unity in a divided world. Jesus wants unity in His Church because togetherness is to our great advantage as believers and the thing our enemy dreads most. When we are anointed by the Holy Spirit as one body, pursuing the things that make for peace among us, the Church is unstoppabl...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 13:11-14 In Romans 13:11-14, the Apostle Paul sounds the alarm to let us know that the enemy is near. As we see anarchy in this world, apostasy in the church and apathy in our pews, this wake-up call for the Church is as urgent today as it was when Paul first wrote it. “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 13:1-7 What does the Bible say about Christian citizenship? What are our responsibilities, duties, and rights? What are Christians to do, to think, and how are we instructed to behave? Many Christian citizens shy away from political involvement for various reasons. Some are discouraged, and others are intimidated or annoyed. But Romans 13:1-7 encourages us...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: James 1:19 Adrian Rogers says, “We’re in the business of serving the Lord, and God has given to every one of us a ministry.” As we mature in our faith, we are called to find our place of service. The days we’re living are desperate; it’s time we discover our individual ministry to serve the Body of Christ. Romans 12 offers four principles to remember when discove...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 11:36 Everything begins with God. He is the source of all things, and everything leads back to Him. Everywhere we look, we see that Jesus is the power, preserver, and purpose of creation. Romans 11:36 says, “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.” When we understand that prayer is a cycle—that, like everything...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 11:1 Because Israel is God’s chosen nation, it is the center of prophecy, of the approaching storm, of peace and glory. No matter how bleak it may seem for Israel in these gloriously dark days, God does not break His promises or alter His Word. He has not forgotten His covenant with Israel. In Romans 11, Paul recognizes five reasons God is not through with...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 10:17-21 Adrian Rogers says, “Faith makes God’s grace available and real to us. Grace is God’s ability, and faith is man’s responsibility.” In the Kingdom of God, our faith is the measure of our victory and success. Our belief is our greatest spiritual asset and richest currency. Conversely, unbelief is our greatest stumbling block. This is why there is an...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 10:1-13 Some may think being saved is an old-fashioned concept, but salvation continues to be man’s greatest need. Romans 10 describes the necessity and timelessness of salvation. First, this passage reveals the freeness of salvation. “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s ri...

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 9 As followers of Jesus, our greatest mission in this life is the pursuit of lost souls. Adrian Rogers says, “We are to evangelize or we will fossilize.” In the Book of Romans, the Apostle Paul expresses sincere, steadfast, and sacrificial concern for lost souls. In Romans 9:1-2, he says, “I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bear...