Adrian Rogers

Oct 1, 2025 • 28 min

In a world of metrics, platforms, and public applause, it's easy for pastors to feel invisible, inadequate, or envious. In this freeing message from John 3, Adrian Rogers looks at the life of John the Baptist to show us where true contentment in ministry is found—not in the crowd's approval, but in the Savior's glory. With pastoral warmth and biblical insight, Dr. Rogers reminds us that our calling is not to be the star, but the friend of the Bridegroom - the one who prepares the way, then steps aside with joy. If you're struggling with discouragement or comparison, this episode will refresh your soul and reset your perspective. "The highest place is the center of God's will. And you'd have to step down to be a king if you're already there." —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, How to Find Contentment in the Ministry, by Adrian Rogers.

Oct 1, 2025 • 32 min

Why do so many pastors start strong but struggle to finish well? In this practical and deeply encouraging message from Exodus 18, Adrian Rogers speaks to the heart of weary ministers. Drawing wisdom from Moses' leadership and the counsel of Jethro, Dr. Rogers outlines how to recognize your limits, share responsibility, and restore balance in ministry. From emotional fatigue to strained family life, the pressures of pastoring are real—and often hidden. But God has provided a way to endure, not just survive. This episode offers both biblical clarity and practical help for ministers who want to finish the race without burning out. "If you don't come apart… you'll come apart." —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, How to Last in the Ministry , by Adrian Rogers.

Oct 1, 2025 • 32 min

What will it be like to stand before God and answer for your ministry? In this powerful message rooted in Hebrews 13 and 2 Corinthians 5, Adrian Rogers reminds pastors that every sermon, decision, and motive will one day pass before the eyes of the Lord. While salvation is by grace, rewards are by works, and not every work will stand the test of fire. Dr. Rogers unpacks what it means for pastors to face a divine review, reward, re-evaluation, and, in some cases, regret. He also offers hope, reminding us that even small, unseen faithfulness will be honored by God. This episode will challenge and encourage you to lead with eternity in view—and to finish well in the eyes of the only Judge who truly matters. "The proof of my ministry is not how many we have in Sunday school… It's this: are these people becoming like Jesus?" —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, The Minister's Accountability, by Adrian Rogers.

Oct 1, 2025 • 29 min

The church doesn't need CEOs. It needs shepherds. In this heartfelt and challenging message from 1 Peter 5, Adrian Rogers shares what real pastoral leadership looks like, based not on worldly models but on the servant leadership of Jesus. Originally delivered to the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference, this message draws a vivid picture of the pastor as elder, shepherd, and bishop, called not to control, but to guide, feed, protect, and serve the flock. With personal stories, biblical depth, and direct exhortation, Dr. Rogers urges pastors to lead with maturity, humility, and authority under Christ. "The model for leadership is not the prince of the church, but the Chief Shepherd who leads through servanthood." —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, Pastoral Leadership, by Adrian Rogers.

Oct 1, 2025 • 29 min

How do you measure the success of a pastor? Is it by church size, sermon skill, popularity, or productivity? In this convicting message from 1 Corinthians 4, Adrian Rogers challenges worldly standards of ministry and points us back to God's standard: faithfulness. Using the powerful image of a "lower rower"—a slave at the bottom of an ancient ship—Dr. Rogers unpacks what it means to be a servant of Christ and a steward of the Word of God. He speaks to the heart of every minister who has felt the pressure to perform or the pain of comparison. This episode will encourage you to stay faithful, stay humble, and remember that the only applause that matters is from the One who called you. "It's not about being clever or popular—it's about being found faithful." —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, The Measure of a Minister, by Adrian Rogers.

Oct 1, 2025 • 28 min

What sets apart a true minister of the Gospel? It's not education, gifting, or ambition. It's a call from God. In this foundational message from Ephesians 4, Adrian Rogers lays out what it means to be a God-called man and why that calling changes everything. Dr. Rogers walks through seven theological pillars that anchor biblical ministry and unpacks the character traits that mark a true servant of Christ: humility, meekness, patience, love, and Spirit-filled conviction. This episode will help you examine not only what you do in ministry, but why you do it and whether God is working through you or you're just working for Him. "Your ministry is not what you do for God, it's what God does through you." —Adrian Rogers Enroll for free—limited-time offer! Preaching for Impact is a practical course designed to help pastors preach with clarity and conviction. Use code PFI100PTPS1 when you register. Claim your spot » Share this episode with your pastor—or a pastor you know—who would be encouraged by this message. Explore more resources just for pastors at the Love Worth Finding Pastor's Study » Content from this podcast is from the original sermon, A God-Called Man, by Adrian Rogers.

Jun 16, 2025 • 25 min

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Oct 18, 2024 • 46 min

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Oct 9, 2024 • 46 min

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Oct 30, 2022 • 48 min

Now more than ever before, in our spiritually confused society, we need a fresh glimpse of the one true God. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares Isaiah’s vision in Isaiah 6 to reveal three things about the one true God. Introduction 0:00 1. He is the Triune God. 12:25 2. He is the Holy God 31:50 3. He is the Saving God 35:48 - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Oct 23, 2022 • 48 min

In the Kingdom of Heaven, faith is the medium of exchange. Whatever we receive from God is according to our faith. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the key to having strong faith, found in John 4. Introduction 0:00 1. The Problem of a Superficial Faith 7:30 2. The Progression of Strong Faith 24:25 3. The Provision of Saving Faith 36:15 - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jul 28, 2022 • 47 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 50:22-26 As he reached the end of his life, Joseph gave instructions to his loved ones about what to do with the bones he left behind. Hebrews 11:22 says, “By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.” Joseph had faith that God would deliver the Israelites out of Egypt, so much faith that he asked that the Israelites take his bones with them. When we understand the blessing in his box of bones, we will learn how to live confidently and die without fear. First, faith remembers the unbreakable promises of God. In Genesis 50:24, Joseph tells his loved ones, “I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” Adrian Rogers says, “Faith is getting a promise from the Word of God.” Though Joseph was placed in a coffin in Egypt, he believed his bones would see this promised land, because his faith was rooted in God’s promises. Second, faith relies on the unshakeable power of God. At this point, the Israelites did not have reason to leave Egypt. There was a famine in Canaan, and they had made themselves comfortable in Egypt. Joseph’s faith was contrary to evidence; it was not shaken by fickle emotions or circumstances. Joseph knew time must pass and that what would be left of him would be bones. But centuries cannot erode away the promises of God. Finally, faith results in the unmistakable peace of God. Joseph reached the end of his life in perfect peace. The Book of Joshua tells us that Joseph’s bones did, in fact, make it to the promised land. Rather than building a monument of pride in Egypt, he chose his humble box of bones to be a monument of faith in Canaan. Joseph’s faith reminds us that our citizenship is in Heaven. We no longer have to fear death; we can make it our friend, if only we keep our eyes on Jesus all our days. Apply it to your life Does your faith remember the promises of God? Do you rely on His power and rest in His peace? Do not let your circumstances, emotions, or seeming delays erode your faith. Keep your eyes on Jesus. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jul 24, 2022 • 47 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:20 Family was first established by God in the Garden of Eden. Knowing family is a gift of God, the enemy has waged a war against the home. Hebrews 11 reveals lessons from a dysfunctional family and offers hope for those who face unrest in the home. “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come” (Hebrews 11:20). This passage looks back to the story of twin brothers Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25. They were the sons of Isaac and Rebekah, and together, they were a family plagued by favoritism, deception, and betrayal. Esau, the eldest, sold Jacob his birthright for a bowl of stew. This small act of foolishness propelled a lifetime of dysfunction. Genesis 27 goes on to reveal the failure of a dysfunctional family. Isaac, the sensual father on his deathbed, blessed the wrong son for the wrong reasons. He was a man who lived for the things of this world and ended his life in sorrow. He represents many fathers who live self-centered lives, giving in to their appetites. There is also Rebekah, the scheming mother who, favoring Jacob, helped him take the birthright from Esau. As a result, she lost the son she was trying to bless. Then there’s Jacob, the shady son, who connived his way to Esau’s birthright. Yet, God was at work in this family; there was still faith in the disciplined father. Shaken by what he had done, Isaac came to his senses and returned to the Word of God. Finally, this family reflects the forecast of a determined future. Having returned to his faith, Isaac blessed both sons in the name of God, on the authority of Scripture. Yet, he had the foresight to know the godly lineage would come from Jacob. Adrian Rogers says, “It is God who is moving history to a conclusion, and the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ.” Apply it to your life Remember these deeply convicting words from Adrian Rogers: “The best thing any father could do is give his heart to Jesus. The best thing any mother could do is trust her children to Jesus and quit scheming. The best thing any child could do is stand on the promises of God, our birthright—the One who has blessed us with all heavenly blessings in Christ Jesus.” - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jul 17, 2022 • 46 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20 Whether we realize it or not, we are part of a war between light and darkness, good and evil, Heaven and Hell, Jesus Christ and Satan. We cannot afford to be ignorant and we cannot possibly be neutral. Adrian Rogers says, “When you were born again, you were born from above. And you, being Heaven-born are Heaven-bound. You were born for the battle and you were born to win.” We’re not wrestling against flesh and blood. We’re wrestling against principalities and powers of darkness. Ephesians 6:10-20 shows us how to prepare ourselves for this Christian Warfare. In preparing for the battle, we must first remember our adversary. Satan is a decided fact; never underestimate him or count him out. He is a destructive force; systematic, spiritual, strong, and sinister. Yet, he is our defeated foe. Adrian Rogers says, “Satan had his back crushed and broken at Calvary; soon his head is going to be crushed when Jesus comes again.” We must remember our armor, which is specifically outlined in Ephesians 6: The Belt of Truth The Breastplate of Righteousness Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace, knowing nothing stands between our souls and the Savior The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation God wants us to enter the battlefield armed with integrity, purity, tranquility, certainty, and sanity. Don’t leave off any piece of the armor of God in this battle. Christian warriors must understand their point of attack. We have the victory. God has equipped us with three things: The first is our stance. We are called to be strong, to stand against these dark forces of evil with the blessed assurance of victory in Jesus. Second, we recognize the power of our sword, which is the sword of the Spirit and the Word of God. We must also remember the power of our prayers when prayed in the Spirit. Finally, the Christian warrior must remember his allies. “...praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…” (Ephesians 6:18). We don’t fight alone; we need to pray for each other. Apply it to your life As you prepare for this spiritual battle, remember your adversary, your armor, your attack, and your allies. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jul 3, 2022 • 51 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 11 Children of God are just as capable of sinning as they were before they were saved. However, there is a much greater cost to their sin than before. King David was a man above every other man—none more noble, gifted, or humble than David; yet he fell into a deep, dark sin. David committed the sin of adultery with a married woman, and she conceived his child. So, David then committed the sin of murder. We need to know the tragic cause of David’s sin, so that we may know how to avoid the high cost of low living. First, David committed the sin of idleness. 2 Samuel 11 reveals that David was home when he should have been with his compatriots in war. This is why we are called to the harvest field or the battlefield, to stay occupied, lest we commit a sin of omission. Second, it was a sin of carelessness. David began to take his many victories for granted. He presumed God would keep blessing him. This teaches us that an unguarded strength is a double weakness. It was a sin of impulsiveness: David wasn’t planning to sin that day. Adrian Rogers explains, “Sin is a combination of undetected weakness, an unexpected opportunity, and an unprotected life.” It was a sin of callousness. When his scheme to cover up his sin was compromised, David ordered for Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, to be killed in battle. He planned, connived, and orchestrated calloused, cold-blooded murder. It was a sin of stubbornness. Despite the conviction he felt, David went a whole year without repenting. But God did not forget David’s sin, and He wouldn’t let David forget either. David’s sin weighted, wounded, and weakened him. David received words of rebuke, arrows of conviction, and hands of pressure from God. David was finally confronted by the prophet, Nathan, and was convicted and chastised. He had to pay the consequences for his sin. But God was faithful to forgive him; He is faithful to forgive us, too. Apply it to your life Perhaps it’s time for you to be lovingly confronted, too. If you have muddled through or glossed over your sin, thinking God has forgotten, He has not. Repent of your sins and ask God for forgiveness. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jun 26, 2022 • 47 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Job 13:15 We have all faced devastation at some point in our lives; it is in those difficult seasons we often ask ourselves if God is enough. Can God be trusted in our troubles? This is what Job learned in his suffering. God allowed the devil to bring hardship on Job because the devil didn’t think Job could love God just for who He is. Yet, in Job 13:15, Job says, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” The Book of Job shows us that God Himself is not only necessary, but He is enough. First, we can trust God even when we’re submerged in suffering. Job’s troubles began with the seemingly instant loss of his livestock—his financial security. While Job was still reeling over the news, a second messenger informed him that he’d lost his ten children. His body was infected with a horrible disease, and as a result, his reputation was tarnished. But in the midst of this overwhelming devastation, Job continued to praise God. Adrian Rogers says, “You can have faith and calamity all at the same time. Faith is not receiving from God what we want; faith is accepting from God what He gives.” We can also trust God when we are forsaken by our friends. Job 19:14 says, “My relatives have failed, and my close friends have forgotten me.” Job’s friends were perplexed by his hardships; because they didn’t understand, they assumed he was at fault and left him. Being abandoned by friends is one of the deepest hurts we could face. God understands every part of us and promises He will not leave us. Third, we can trust God when we are dismayed by darkness. Job had no idea what was happening to him, or why. When we find ourselves in this kind of complete darkness, we should remember to lean upon God, the guiding light of our soul’s darkest hours. As Job pleaded his case to God, God reminded him of His sovereignty, sufficiency, and sympathy. Job learned that in his suffering, abandonment, and dismay, God was nearest to Him. God was necessary to live through the trial; He was enough to get Him through it. Apply it to your life Are you experiencing suffering, abandonment, or dismay? Remember that God is with you. He is sovereign, sufficient, and sympathetic. Pray today that He would reveal His presence to you. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

May 1, 2022 • 46 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Revelation 1:1-13 The Book of Revelation was divinely written to inspire and warn those living on the edge of eternity. In Revelation 1, we are given a formal introduction to the contents of the whole book. First, we see the central Person of Revelation, which is Jesus Christ. “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place...” (Revelation 1:1). The Book of Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ; we will see Him in a different way than we’ve seen Him before. Adrian Rogers says, “Jesus is the hero of the Bible; if you read the Bible and you don’t find Jesus, go back and reread it.” Revelation 1:1 also presents our clear purpose as servants of Jesus Christ. We are bondslaves who seek to understand the mysteries of Scripture because we love our Master. There is also a comforting promise within this text: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). We live in a messy, confusing world that is cursed with sin and pain. Through this book, we can understand the mystery of history and make sense out of suffering. This text also explains Revelation’s certain prophecy. We are surely living in the Last Days. There are no more prophecies that need to be fulfilled before Jesus can come. Revelation reminds us of the things which were, things which are, and which shall be. It deals with the past, present, and future. According to the Book of Revelation, the future includes the rapture of the saints and the tribulation of this world. It prophesies the Battle of Armageddon, the beast, the millennium, and the glorification of the Savior. It tells us of the final judgment, in which each of us will learn of the eternal state of our souls. But lastly, at the end of this book, we’re offered the last invitation of the whole Bible: “Come” (Revelation 22:17)! As we live on the edge of eternity, may we come to Jesus before it’s too late. Apply it to your life Revelation 22:20 says, “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” If you want stability on the edge of eternity, keep your eyes on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Mar 6, 2022 • 46 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:38 The Book of Hebrews describes the heroes of our faith and explains how those heroes exemplified the only way to live. Hebrews 10:38 says, “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” Many of us are plagued with worry, guilt, or loneliness; but there is not one problem that faith does not have an answer for. This is why it is crucial that we know what faith is, and how to have it. Faith is not blind superstition, positive thinking, or a feeling of optimism. Rather, it is confidence that rests in hope, conviction that sees the invisible, and communication that comes from Heaven. Hebrews 11:1-2 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.” Faith can’t be altered by appearances or fettered by feelings. Our emotions are the shallowest part of our nature, while faith is the deepest work of God. And in a world that must see to believe, the Bible instructs us to believe in order to see. Faith is not limited by logic; it simply goes beyond it and becomes its own best logic. We must also understand the dynamics of our faith. Adrian Rogers explains, “Faith is the heart’s response to the character of God.” Only after we accept God through faith will we receive the wisdom to understand His works and the ability to worship. Faith—not fame or fortune—is the medium of exchange in the kingdom of God. Finally, a life of faith is destined to find, follow, and finish the will of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” To win this race, we must be motivated by the saints of old and separated from the weight of the world. Repenting of our sins, we run the race of life with our eyes set on the Savior above. Apply it to your life Is your faith real, growing, and developing through wisdom and worship? Are you actively finding, following, and finishing the will of God? - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Feb 6, 2022 • 45 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Psalm 128 It is good to desire contentment for our families; but money can’t buy it, because a content person doesn’t look to circumstances to find peace. Contentment is an inner sufficiency that keeps us at peace despite outward circumstances. Psalm 128 describes a family that cultivates contentment in the home: “Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord” (Psalm 128:4). We must first remember what destroys family contentment, which is covetousness. In Romans 7:7, the Apostle Paul confesses, “I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, ‘You shall not covet.’” Covetousness is a matter of the heart; it is a deceptive, debasing, and destructive sin. One may not realize he has a wicked heart until it reveals itself through covetous desires. Discontent almost always leads to the sin of idolatry because a dissatisfied spirit desires riches and happiness more than it desires God. Adrian Rogers says, “A discontented man is never rich, and a contented man is always rich. Somebody who is not content with what he has will not be content with what he would have, and to whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” We must remember what defines family contentment, first being our faith: “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1). Contentment is also defined by our fellowship with one another: “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table” (Psalm 128:3). A family that is content is a family that is simply fed, both physically and spiritually. “When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you” (Psalm 128:2). Finally, we must remember what develops family contentment. When we learn to trust God and thank Him for what He has provided, we will learn to love people rather than covet things and we will learn to give generously. May we come to know Psalm 128:5 for ourselves: “The Lord bless you out of Zion, And may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.” Life Application Are you cultivating contentment in your home? Pray and ask God to give you a spirit of gratitude and to root out any covetousness from your heart. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.

Jan 9, 2022 • 46 min

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:8-13 Hebrews 11:8 reminds us of the legacy of Abraham, who was called by God in his old age and became a champion of the faith: “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance...” Abraham's example gives us six principles to fortify our faith. The Voice Principle: Abraham heard from the Lord. The Lord appeared to Abraham through a supernatural experience. We have a greater advantage, having the written Word of God, the mind of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Venture Principle: we must obey what we know. Abraham heard and obeyed. If we are having a faith problem, it could actually be rooted in an obedience problem. Adrian Rogers says, "Our responsibility is not to totally understand, but to readily obey." The Value Principle: We must establish priorities. Abraham was a sojourner; he knew the land was not his home (See Hebrews 11:9-10.). If we live for this world, we will eventually conform to it and become an enemy of God. Instead, we must have the mind of Christ and prioritize knowing God’s will. The Vision Principle: we must stay focused and remain disciplined. We must keep our eyes set on things above, and not on things of this Earth. When we see the promises of God, which are otherwise unseen by those without faith, we have a responsibility to live by them. The Vigilance Principle: our faith will be tested through heartache and tears. We must remember that where God leads us, He will sustain us in it. The Victory Principle: we get to enjoy the blessings. Hebrews 11:12 says, “Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.” Abraham and Sarah conceived a child in their old age, and from that child, Abraham’s descendants were innumerable as the sand. Their victory came by a fortified faith. Apply it to your life Do you want a faith like Abraham, whose faith left behind a legacy? Listen to the voice of God, obey what you know to be true; remain disciplined, even when tested, keeping your eyes on things above. - If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.lwf.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwfministries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwfministries/ Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwfministries Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwfministries Write to us: Love Worth Finding Ministries P.O. Box 38300 Memphis, TN 38183-0300 Call us: Phone: (901) 382-7900 (8:00 am - 4:45 pm CT) Toll-free phone for orders, donations, or questions: 1-800-274-5683 - *YouTube is a free video and audio streaming service which may utilize ads that Love Worth Finding Ministries neither controls nor endorses. *For press or copyright information please contact us using the information above.