Love Worth Finding | Audio Program

The world tells us, “Blessed are those with wealth, strength, power, knowledge and popularity.” But in Matthew 5, Jesus puts an emphasis, not primarily on what a man has, but on what a man is. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how bankruptcy can become a blessing.

The doctrine of the Holy Trinity is one of the great distinctions of the Christian faith. It’s what makes Christianity stand out in a world of religions. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the treasure of the Trinity, and shares how the one true God reveals Himself in three persons.

Most of us have had all the religion we can stand; what we actually need is a personal, vital relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how to stop enduring religion and start enjoying salvation.

It is a privilege to call Jesus our friend—to know Him intimately as a close companion. In this message, Adrian Rogers highlights five things about our friendship with Jesus: what it means, and what it makes of us.

Because it is Jesus Christ Himself who makes us more like Him, it is crucial to spend quality time with Him and in His Word. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals five factors that go into experiencing a meaningful quiet time.

If you have “unction,” it means you have the power of God upon your life, energized and directed by the Holy Spirit of God. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains how and why God designed us, so we can function with unction.

Suffering is inevitable; if we aren’t careful, it can consume us. In this message, Adrian Rogers provides three words to make sense of our suffering, all from Romans 8:18-23: bondage, liberty, and hope.

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares with us three principles from Ephesians 6 as we turn the rat race into a pilgrimage.

A growing Christian is a maturing Christian, because spiritual maturity is becoming more like Jesus. Some Christians are saved, but aren’t growing. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how to be a growing Christian, so we can know true victory and joy in our walk with Christ.

The Book of John shares Jesus’ glorious miracles with great messages and spiritual truths. In John 11, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and called Himself the Resurrection and the Life. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how Jesus is God’s answer to Man’s death.

In John 6, Jesus’ disciples were caught up in a treacherous storm, when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals six anchors for the soul we can hold onto in the midst of life’s storms.

When He healed the man born blind in John 9, Jesus revealed that He is God’s answer to Man’s darkness. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the meaning behind this miracle and the spiritual significance of the blind man’s sight.

John 6 tells the miraculous story of when Jesus used a little boy’s lunch to feed more than 5,000 people. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the meaning behind the miracle: Jesus is God’s answer to Man’s desires.

One of the great questions of life is not what will happen to our bodies, but rather, do we have the inner strength God wants us to have? In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how the miracle of the healing of the paralytic recorded in John 5:1-9 reveals that Jesus is God’s answer to Man’s disability.

The Book of John tells us about Jesus’s parade of miracles, seven extraordinary and deeply significant events that tell us more about Him. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how Jesus is God’s answer to Man’s doubt.

John 2 tells the story of Jesus turning water into wine. This marked the first of Jesus’ parade of miracles, each being considered a sign with significance. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how Jesus is God’s answer to man’s disappointment.

The Christ that walked the shores of Galilee is alive through his new body, the Church, even today. What does this mean for us? In this message, Adrian Rogers shares five facts found in Acts 4 about the resurrection and the future of the Church.

The cross of Jesus Christ is the cure for sin. In this message, Adrian Rogers points out three truths found in 1 Peter 3:18 about how God forgives and deals with sin through the cross.

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. In this lesson, Adrian Rogers explains the beautiful message behind the crown of thorns placed on the Savior of the world.

In Luke 22, we find Jesus is in the garden of Gethsemane, praying: Lord, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. What was it that caused Jesus to dread the drinking of that cup? In this message, Adrian Rogers explains the symbolism behind the cup, as well as the great wrestle between Jesus’ holy humanity and divine love for us all.

At some point, each of us will come face-to-face with the most present, pressing, and pertinent question ever asked: Is Jesus God as He claimed to be? What we decide about Jesus will dictate our eternity. In this message, Adrian Rogers gives four reasons why we can trust that Jesus is God.

The cross is the most recognizable and beloved symbol by those who trust in Jesus. The cross reminds us of Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Good News of the Gospel; but why the cross? In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the purpose and power of the cross of Jesus Christ.

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’ betrayal catch Jesus off guard. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals why Jesus chose Judas.

Can an intelligent man or woman believe in God? It may surprise us to realize that intellect has nothing to do with it. Unbelief never comes out of the head, but out of the heart. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares three ways God has spoken to us of His existence.

Make-believe is not new to our day and age. Some of the biggest actors in this world are not in Hollywood, but in our churches. The Bible calls them hypocrites, people who pander to a phony world. In this message, Adrian Rogers describes the dangerous display of hypocrisy and calls us to the reality of knowing God.

We will never be settled until we are settled about the Word of God. Our salvation and sanctification depend on it. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how we can be certain that the Bible is the Word of God.

God wants salvation to be explained simply, because it is His desire that anyone can understand and obtain it. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares what salvation is, how to obtain it, and what it does for body, soul, and spirit.

God is righteous, and there is no other way to Heaven except through Jesus. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals four factors to help us understand this truth.

In Matthew 27:22, Pontius Pilate asks the most personal and pressing question: “What shall I do with Jesus Christ?” What we do with Jesus is an unavoidable decision each of us will make. In this message, Adrian Rogers puts Jesus back on trial, and reveals how our decision dictates our eternity.

If you were given the chance to speak to someone who has never known the love of God, what would you say? In this message, Adrian Rogers gives powerful and practical insight on how to boldly share your faith in Jesus Christ with others.

Broken relationships in the church are a very painful problem that disgraces the Father and discourages the Bride of Christ. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how to heal broken relationships, according to Matthew 18.

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:10-11

Communication is the way to joy, happiness, and victory; without it, we are headed for ruin. Communication in marriage is the highest level of intimacy. If we cannot be completely honest with each other, we will drift apart.

Adrian Rogers says, “Fire is a wonderful servant but a poor master; words can warm a heart or burn down a home.”

1 Peter 3:10-11 says, “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”

Communication is the road on which words travel; that road has some blockades and potholes. Our intrinsic differences as men and women affect how we communicate.

Adrian Rogers says, “Incompatibility is grounds for a great marriage. God made us different so that He might make us one.”

Some couples may battle with insecurities and fears that their spouses will not accept them if they are totally open.

Self-centeredness and unresolved hurts also hinder healthy communication, as they close off the openness we are to strive for. So many issues could be solved if we focused on solving them rather than on winning arguments.

If we’re not careful, the distractions of life or overcrowded schedules will also keep us from the good communication needed for a happy home.

1 Peter 3:8 says, “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous…”

If we want to work on our communication in marriage, we must first be sensitive to each other and deal with our own self-centeredness. Once we do that, we can resolve hurts that may be in the way of our intimacy and create a spirit of oneness.

There is also so much power in the simplest ways we nurture our marriages. We must keep dating each other well after the wedding and learn to laugh.

Finally, praying together as husband and wife fills the potholes on the way to intimacy and creates safe passage for healthy communication.

Adrian Rogers says, “Marriage anointed by the Holy Spirit is the sweetest thing on Earth, the nearest and dearest and closest thing to Heaven. It’s really the only part of the Garden of Eden we have left. Work at your marriage. Determine that you will communicate with one another.”

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:10-11

Communication is the way to joy, happiness and victory; without it, we are headed for ruin. Communication in marriage is the highest level of intimacy. If we cannot be completely honest with each other, we will drift apart.

Adrian Rogers says, “Fire is a wonderful servant but a poor master; words can warm a heart or burn down a home.”

1 Peter 3:10-11 says, “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”

Communication is the road on which words travel; that road has some blockades and potholes. Our intrinsic differences as men and women affect how we communicate.

Adrian Rogers says, “Incompatibility is grounds for a great marriage. God made us different so that He might make us one.”

Some couples may battle with insecurities and fears that their spouses will not accept them if they are totally open.

Self-centeredness and unresolved hurts also hinder healthy communication, as they close off the openness we are to strive for. So many issues could be solved if we focused on solving them rather than on winning arguments.

If we’re not careful, the distractions of life or overcrowded schedules will also keep us from the good communication needed for a happy home.

1 Peter 3:8 says, “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous…”

If we want to work on our communication in marriage, we must first be sensitive to each other and deal with our own self-centeredness. Once we do that, we can resolve hurts that may be in the way of our intimacy and create a spirit of oneness.

There is also so much power in the simplest ways we nurture our marriages. We must keep dating each other well after the wedding and learn to laugh.

Finally, praying together as husband and wife fills the potholes on the way to intimacy and creates safe passage for healthy communication.

Adrian Rogers says, “Marriage anointed by the Holy Spirit is the sweetest thing on Earth, the nearest and dearest and closest thing to Heaven. It’s really the only part of the Garden of Eden we have left. Work at your marriage. Determine that you will communicate with one another.”

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: Matthew 19:3-6

We live in a fallen world of broken homes and throw-away marriages. Now more than ever, we must come back to the Word of God and seek family revival.

Matthew 19 explains what marriage is so we can build our marriages in the name and power of Jesus Christ.

“Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” (Matthew 19:4-6).

Marriage is a divine institution made by God to meet the deepest needs of humankind. When we commit to another in marriage, we leave our mother and father and unite with our spouse, becoming one flesh. We are called to join together physically and multiply; we become one flesh psychologically and in spiritual communion.

Adrian Rogers says, “It is not love that holds your marriage together; it is marriage that sustains your love.”

God has said in His Word He hates divorce. We are commanded to love continually; a marriage rooted in conditional love produced fear, guilt, and anger. There is no fear in perfect, unconditional love; only peace, security, and joy.

It is our duty to dispel the lies from Hell, vow to attack the problems rather than one another, and change the direction of a broken marriage. God has joined us together, and where there is God, there is always hope.

We do this by making Jesus Christ the center of our homes. Second, we continue to feed our love day by day, nurturing and caring for it so it will grow.

And if we ever find ourselves in a broken home, we must remember God’s forgiveness is always available for those who seek to honor Him in their relationships, we need only ask for it.

How are you defending your family today? Is Jesus Christ the head of the home? Are you feeding your love and asking for forgiveness? Seek the Lord today, and pray for a family revival; let it begin with you.

Marriage is a serious commitment we should not take lightly. In order to grasp the nature of marriage, we must first grasp the nature of mankind. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how to experience marriage as it is meant to be.

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:1

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts to us; however, because we are imperfect people, we will face plenty of problems. 1 Peter 3 shares seven secrets of lasting love.

“For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves...” (1 Peter 3:5).

A threefold cord is not easily broken; likewise, a marriage made up of a man, a woman, and God is difficult to break.

“Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands...” (1 Peter 3:1).

Man and woman are equal in worth before God, but they do not serve the same function. Each has God-given roles that must be adhered to in marriage.

Adrian Rogers says, “When you look at marriage as a contract, you think about your rights. When you look at marriage as a covenant, you think about your responsibilities.”

“Do not let your adornment be merely outward… rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit...” (1 Peter 3:3-4).

Like true character and beauty, contentment is inward; both husband and wife must find contentment within the home, but even more so, within themselves.

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous...” (1 Peter 3:8).

We must learn to forgive one another, releasing the grudges and the burden of bitterness.

“He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit” (1 Peter 3:10).

Marriages function on the basis of communication. We must learn how to communicate because communication breeds intimacy.

“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife…” (1 Peter 3:7a).

The physical part of our marriages cannot grow cold; we must show consistent honor to one another.

“...and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7b).

Finally, when we pray together and for each other, it grants us great confidence and comfort in one another. In doing so, we acknowledge that Jesus is the key to a blessed home.

We are not perfect people, and we will not have perfect marriages. But if we build our homes upon these seven secrets, our love will last.

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Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:1-22

The Bible emphasizes the importance of household salvation. One of the greatest examples of this is Noah, whose faith in God saved his family from the Great Flood. Hebrews 11:7 says, “by faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house…”

In Genesis 6, God was brokenhearted over the sins of that generation. Their hearts were set against Him, and they were trying to pour society into their wicked mold. The same sins that produced the flood in Noah's day are being committed today.

But by following the demonstration of Noah’s faith in God in the midst of a rebellious generation, we can learn how to get our families into the ark of safety, which is a picture of Jesus Christ.

First, see the symbolism of the ship. The ark was an indestructible, rudderless ship that kept Noah and his family safe from the wrath of God. Once the door was sealed shut behind them, the only way to see out of it was through the window above them, Heavenward.

In the same way, when we enter a relationship with Christ, we obtain salvation from God’s wrath and dwell in the ark of safety. We are no longer to be worldly-minded; we must now be Heavenly-minded.

Next, think of the salvation of the ship. Genesis 6:8 says, "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord." This is the first mention of grace in the Bible. How were Captain Noah and his kids saved? By grace!—through faith. Adrian Rogers says, “Faith is the gangplank that gets us on board the good ship grace.”

Finally, notice the security of the ship. God sealed Noah into the ark, just as we are sealed by Jesus Christ in our salvation. God was in the ark. If the ark had gone down, God would have gone down, too. God is still in the ark. May we enter in before His wrath is poured out once again.

If there is a family member that does not have a personal relationship with Christ, share your faith with them. If you are the head of your household, establish God as the Lord of your family. Pray for your family today.

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Scripture Passage: Proverbs 22:6

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he should not depart from it.”

There is a difference in teaching a child and training a child. Many of us only teach our children and find that they continue to go their own way. But the dictionary definition of to train is "To prepare for a contest; to form to a proper shape; to discipline for use.”

We are to train up our children to be champions for Jesus Christ. If you're going to raise a young champion, it commences with childhood.

Start out early. Begin praying fervently over them before they are born. Dedicate them to the Lord while they are still in the womb. Teach them Scripture before they can walk.

Secondly, it communicates with creativity. You will never force-feed a child God’s Word. Create in them a hunger for it by creatively teaching the Word of God. Find the lesson in everything, as Jesus did with His disciples. Raising children to know Scripture doesn't have to be dull. There can be Christian books, games, music, shows in your home. Surround your child with lessons that are exciting to learn.

Thirdly, it corrects with consistency. Every child needs to be given limits. These limits will be tested because there is a predisposition in any child to push back against them. And if that limitation you've set up moves, the child will have no security. There must be consistent correction.

Adrian Rogers says, “If you withhold correction from your child, you’re making him a candidate for eternal punishment.”

Lastly, it consummates with conversion. The ultimate goal is to help your child have something that will last him all of his life: a relationship with Jesus. As soon as your child can comprehend the concept of sin, your child is ready to learn about Jesus Christ.

Guide little children that they might come to know Jesus Christ. That is the ultimate goal of raising young champions.

You want a champion for the Lord Jesus Christ? Bring him up with training that commences at childhood, communicates with creativity, corrects with consistency, and consummates in conversion. Pray for guidance from the Lord. Know the Word of God like the back of your hand, so that you might teach it well.

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Scripture Passage: Proverbs 1:20, 22

Are you raising your child to be wise or otherwise?

Proverbs 1:22 says, “How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning? And fools hate knowledge?”

Adrian Rogers says, “A fool is not born a fool. A fool is self-made, but he has a lot of help from his parents.” It is difficult to raise children. But God tells us exactly how to raise a wise son or daughter in His word.

In Proverbs 1:22, we see a path of progression: a simple-minded one (or a naive one) becomes a scorner (or a smart-aleck), and then a scorner becomes a fool (or a rebel).

Don’t wait until your child is a fool to correct him. Begin in his happy-go-lucky years of open-mindedness and naivety. It will only be more difficult to speak godly wisdom into your child’s life if he progresses into a scorner. Once he becomes a fool, there is very little hope for him.

Read the Book of Proverbs often. Live biblically and guide your child to know biblical principles. Guard his company. Punish him when necessary. Let him see the serious side of sin; of what society has so-well convinced him to laugh about.

If your child becomes a scorner, back off. Repent and get your heart right with Jesus first. Then, ask God to open his heart, and wait for the right time to correct him and guide him back onto the path of righteousness.

What if you’ve raised a fool?

This is your only hope. Here are three things to pray for your child:

Children can choose to go the wrong way if they want to. No matter how good you are or how much you do.

The good news is God loves your child as you love them. He will not force him to do right, but He wants for them even more than you want for them. Pray for them without ceasing. Your desire for your children is that they be godly children. Your goal is that you be a godly parent.

Begin early, continue wisely, and pray faithfully for the children that God has given you.

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Scripture Passage: Philippians 1:1-7; 2:1

A church is a family of people from all kinds of backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas who have found a unity in God.

One of the first examples of this family is the church of Philippi. In Philippians 1, the Apostle Paul conveys that the grace of God has miraculously gathered together people of divergent backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas into the common denominator that is Jesus Christ.

Adrian Rogers says, “Because we have one Lord, we have one life. And because we have one Lord and one life, we have one love: the Lord Jesus Christ. And we are the forever family of God.”

See how the family began: through a supernatural formation. In Philippians, the Holy Spirit gathered together this vast spectrum of people—a Jewish philosopher, a new-ager, a prison guard and a feminist to name a few—through Holy intervention.

Each member of this forever family has a story of how they came to know Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives, and together they became the early church.

The Spirit guided the church of Philippi through discerning restraint, wise release, and powerful results that we still hear about today!

See how the family maintains a sweet fellowship. The word fellowship is the Greek word which means, "to have something in common." We have a common Lord, a common life, and a common love.

Going to church and sitting in the Sunday church service every week is not fellowship, it is observation. Fellowship is bonding with brothers and sisters in Christ and joining together to share the Gospel with others.

See how the family will remain with a sure future. We don't build churches. Jesus said, "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). And then in the Book of Philippians, Paul says, "Since He's the one who began it, I know He's the one who's gonna finish it."

The church is not a building. It is a family. And Jesus is the Builder of the church.

Are you an active member of your local church? It is so important to be involved in a church home, for your sake and for the sake of your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray for direction in where to go and how you can best support the fellowship of the church.

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Scripture Passage: Genesis 2:18-24; 3:16

Adrian Rogers says, “The real test of your faith is not how you act at church, but how you behave at home.”

God gave us marriage and the home to meet the deepest emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of mankind. Marriage is the first institution that God created, and it was established in the Garden of Eden between Adam and Eve.

In order for us to put meaning into marriage, we must understand its purpose, partnership, and permanence.

Marriage is the closest bond to exist between two human beings. In the Garden, Adam was one-on-one with God; yet, in his heart there was still an unmet need and desire. So, God gave Adam a wife, Eve.

Adrian Rogers regards marriage as “the highest, the deepest, the most insoluble of all human relationships.”

God gave Eve to Adam to make up for what was lacking in Adam’s nature, and vice versa. She was to be his completer, not his competitor.

There are general differences between men and women designed to complement each other. These differences are not necessarily strengths and weaknesses. Rather, they are traits to contribute to the partnership. God made them different that He might make them “one”.

Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife.” The word cleave is a Hebrew word which means “to weld, or to glue.” When man and woman are married, they are “glued” to one another. They become a home, together, as one.

God’s equation for marriage is 1 + 1 = 1.

So, God’s principle to keep us from having broken homes rooted in broken marriages is this: Love is a choice. You choose to love. The emotion may follow, but love is a commitment. And if you don’t make that commitment, when a crisis comes you’re going to walk away.

How can we put meaning in our marriages? By recognizing the purpose, embracing the partnership, and respecting the permanence.

What God has joined together, let man never separate.

Love is a choice, a commitment. What ways can you choose to love your spouse today? Think about some ways you can honor your role in this partnership called marriage, and choose to act on them today.

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Scripture Passage: James 1:19; 3:5-8

Is it common to debate with your mate? Sure it is. Sometimes, spouses get into it. And sometimes, spouses stay in it. The most important thing is not whether or not you have confrontations. It is how you handle them. James 1:19 is a verse that changes duels into duets. It says, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.” Or, in simpler terms: “Tune in, tone down, sweeten up.” Tune in: All communication begins with listening. Love your spouse with your ears. Tone down: Learn the vicious power of the tongue. Words can give life, or they can rip everything to shreds. They can build a home, or they can burn it to the ground. There are seven deadly games we often play with the tongue.

The Judge. We blame and condemn our partners. The Professor. We act superior to our partners. The Psychologist. We try to analyze our partners. The Historian. We nitpick and overtly correct our partners. The Dictator. We give unfair ultimatums to our partners. The Critic. We criticize our partners. The Preacher. We try to be the Holy Spirit to our partners.

It’s harmful to play these word games with our spouses. Sweeten up: Resolve your hurts, do not dissolve your home. Don’t practice avoidance. Confront the situation at hand. We tend to back off and retreat when things get heated, thinking that the problem will go away on its own. It doesn’t. Don’t practice appeasement. To compromise is one thing; that’s where both give. But to appease is something else. One person dominates the issue and the other is left to internalize their feelings. This will result in a much bigger issue later. Don’t practice aggression. No sarcasm, no bullying. The Bible says “speak the truth in love.” Choose the right time to discuss, with the right tone, on the right turf. Learn to practice accommodation. Practice acceptance. Make an adjustment. It’ll be worth it.

Would you describe your marriage as a duel or a duet? Take these principles outlined in this message and prayerfully apply them to your life. As Adrian Rogers instructed: learn to practice accommodation. Practice acceptance. Make an adjustment. It’ll be worth it.

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Scripture Passage: Song of Solomon 1:1-16

To be completely known and still be loved without fear of rejection is the supreme goal of marriage.

But how many marriages are on the rocks because of poor communication? According to many counselors, 100% of couples seeking marriage counseling are out of rhythm due to lack of communication.

God shows us in His Word how husbands and wives can communicate, and it is modeled in the Songs of Solomon: a book of love poems, exemplifying the music of marriage.

And as we eavesdrop on their conversation and observe the words said between these two lovers, we learn how they are used, and how they are received.

Our words sustain our marriages. Our words repair hurt feelings. Our words grow love.

The problem here is that we believe words of love flow out of feeling. But most of the time, it is really that feeling that flows out of words.

Adrian Rogers says, “We need to work on this thing of intimacy in marriage, and I’ll tell you why. It gives an incredible freedom and it’s worth it. You’ll never arrive at perfection, but you need to make a start if you want to have a happy home.”

There is always room to improve communication as husband and wife. If you do not communicate, your marriage will disintegrate. The music of marriage is worth finding the rhythm.

Do you need to work on your communication skills with your spouse? Of course! If you aren’t progressing, you are regressing. Talk with your spouse. Watch your words carefully. Pray for wisdom to learn what he or she is feeling, as well as the patience to honor them as you both work toward completely knowing and loving each other, without the fear of rejection.

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Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 5:29; 6:1-9

God has given us a plan for the future and a future for the family. Yet, it seems this current generation is walking through a minefield. Think about the confusion kids are exposed to in today’s world: liberalism in the churches, humanism in the schools, and paganism in society.

They have lost their innocence, lost their ability to love—and they are losing their hope. They’ve stopped believing in the future.

And God’s answer to this epidemic is what it has always been: the family. God has promised a future for the family, and it starts with the parents.

Deuteronomy 6:3 says, “Hear, therefore, O Israel and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of your fathers promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”

A foundation for the family is provided by God, and the blueprint is found in Scripture.

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 says, “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord, and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

The foundation for the family is a love for God. As simple as it sounds, it is true and profound.

Adrian Rogers says, “Now if you do not sincerely love God, you don’t have much of a chance of having a successful family. Many kids are turned off because they see that their parents, while they profess religion, they don’t love God with all of their heart.” Kids want to see their parents bring God into their family with a sincere, selfless, strong love.

And there is a formula for the family that is prescribed. God says that your faith is to go from you to your children. Teach them convincingly, creatively, consistently, conversationally, and conspicuously.

God has given us a promise of a future and a foundation upon which to build it. Love God with all of your heart, soul, and strength, and it will be well with you.

If you are raising children, know that it is one of the greatest responsibilities one could have! Today, talk to your family members about the Word of God. Apply the Bible to life situations. Those little ears are listening, and those eyes are watching.

Perhaps our greatest human need is to be loved and to give love to someone else. Not only are we, as Christians, called to love others, we are called to exhibit a Christ-like love. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains what Jesus’ love looks like, and how to show it to others.

The life of a Christian is to be a life of contagious joy. Yet, it is possible to know Jesus and not have this joy. How can we find it? In this message, Adrian Rogers explains the joy described in John 15, and how to activate it in our lives.

As Christians, we are saved by grace alone, through faith, not by works of any kind. Grace is the root of our salvation, but our works are the fruit of it—they are the evidence. In this message, Adrian Rogers tells us what the Bible says about faith that saves.

In these desperate days, we need a faith that will hold fast in times of trouble. When the winds of circumstances, storms of calamity and floods of affliction come, we need faith like an anchor. In this message, Adrian Rogers shows us how God builds us up to have a rock-solid faith.

As children of God, faith is the stamp on our lives that pleases our Father; it is faith alone that enables us to live this Christian life. Romans 4 reminds us that in spite of Abraham’s sins, God remembers him for his faith, not his failures. In this message, Adrian Rogers uses Abraham’s example to reveal how to be strong in the faith.

In Romans 1-3, Paul addressed the fate of heathens, hypocrites, and humanity. But Romans 4 is a passage for those who believe it’s time for some good news, which is grace. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains what Abraham discovered, David described and Paul disclosed about grace.

In Romans 3, Paul writes as a prosecuting attorney, bringing the human race before judgment in a case we could call, “God vs. Humanity.” In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals our indictment, evidence, and verdict, and explains how God justifies us as His children.

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. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the standard by which we will be judged and why it is crucial to avoid hypocrisy.

It seems our nation is on the last step on the way down, toward the society Paul warns about in the Book of Romans. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the danger of “tolerance” in a society bent on sexual immorality and calls the church to a higher standard of purity.

God is a God of love, but He is also righteous; He is the Chief Judge, holy in His wrath. In Romans 1:18-31, the Apostle Paul reveals that this fallen world is without excuse. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals three reasons why this lost world is to be judged, and why it is important to repent of our ways and stay on the path of righteousness.

In Romans 1, the Apostle Paul describes the heart and mind of someone totally abandoned to the Gospel. In this message, Adrian Rogers examines Paul’s three “I am” statements to describe our passion and purpose as followers of Jesus.

There has been no book that has ever influenced or impacted the world like the book of Romans. Some of the fathers of our faith and greatest minds have called it the Constitution of Christianity. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the basics of the book that changed the world.

Whether written by the Apostles, spoken from the mouth of Jesus or recorded on scrolls by the Old Testament prophets, God calls the Bible’s inspired utterances the Word of God. In this message, Adrian Rogers speaks of the perfection, character and power of the Bible.

In this day, it is not values that we desperately need, but virtue. We must be able to differentiate truth and fact: we acquire facts, but learn truth. Facts deal with knowledge, and knowledge can double, but truth never changes and is settled for eternity. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the necessary steps we must take in treasuring truth.

God’s plan for us is not just to have eternal life after death, but to have abundant life, here and now. He has given us daily victory; but it is our responsibility to walk in it. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals to us how to maintain the life of victory.

Jesus Christ is called “Lord” 747 times in the New Testament alone! The question is not if He is Lord…it is if you will submit to His lordship. Adrian Rogers gives three reasons why we should submit to Jesus’s lordship and what happens when we do.

Do you believe the Babe of Bethlehem is the God of Genesis One? Adrian Rogers acknowledges the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and examines Scripture to explain how Jesus Christ is not only the Son of God… He is God the Son.

Scripture tells the story of a just and devout man named Simeon, who greatly anticipated the first coming of Christ; and in Luke 2:25, his wait was over. The promise was fulfilled. Adrian Rogers dissects what Simeon said about the baby he held in his arms named Jesus, and emphasizes the importance of our anticipation for the Second Coming of Christ. 

Many proclaiming Christians have difficulty comprehending the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ, and oftentimes gloss over it when explaining the Christmas story to others. However, if the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ did not happen, the foundation of Christianity collapses like a house of cards! Adrian Rogers explains how and why this unequaled birth came to be.

The way to be blessed is to obey God, which requires our trust in Him; and to trust Him is to love Him, and in order to love Him, we must know Him.

God has not engineered us for failure; rather He has programmed us for success. God has cultivated wonderful plans for our lives. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how to be successful and know God’s will for our lives.

Victory is God’s gift to every child; He delights in His children’s prosperity. However, we must make certain that we are pursuing success God's way. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how to come out of the wilderness and into the promised land.

God has a plan for us, and it includes prosperity; while that does not necessarily mean many riches, it does mean financial responsibility and blessing. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the eight principles of prosperity, God’s way, outlined in Ecclesiastes 11.

God pays attention to our stewardship.  He wants to open the windows of Heaven and pour out spiritual and financial blessing on us, but we must be brought to a place where we can receive it. In this message from Malachi 3, Adrian Rogers explains how to obtain financial freedom.

Stewardship is the area of life that tells how men make money and, more importantly, how God makes men. In this message from James 5, Adrian Rogers shares invaluable insight on man and his money.

Man’s problem is not what he lacks; it is what he has, which is a sin problem. The Gospel is the only thing that can save us from our sin. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares what the Gospel is, and what it means for us.

Satan wages war against the family, because the family is all we have left of the Garden of Eden. We are called to battle—to guard our hearts and protect our homes. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains how a Christian warrior can prepare for the battle.

Satan also wants to destroy your family. But there is victory for those who follow God and keep clean hearts in this dirty world. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares ten practical strategies to guard our hearts and protect our homes.

The greatest commandment is to love God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. Keeping this commandment is how we find our blessing and give God glory. In this message, Adrian Rogers examines Jesus’s divine appointment with the woman at the well to reveal four things necessary for our worship.

Psalm 119 reveals there is only one way to control your thought life, and that is to guard your heart. In this message, Adrian Rogers offers seven steps to help you guard your heart and protect your home.

There is a spiritual battle for the minds of our children. They are being systematically seduced by the enemy, who wants to destroy our homes. In this message, Adrian Rogers analyzes the “Moses Principle” in Hebrews 11, to reveal how we can guard our hearts and protect our homes.

Our purpose is to know God intimately and to enjoy Him personally; we need nothing more and should settle for nothing else. In this message, Adrian Rogers teaches us how to enjoy the presence of God, and even more importantly, how to stay in it.

The fear of death keeps people in bondage. Yet, a child of God can smile at death. That’s what Joseph did in Genesis 50. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how to practice God’s presence in the hour of death.

In Genesis 45, we see an illustration of the Gospel, according to Joseph. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares seven principles from Joseph’s story of forgiveness that illustrate our salvation in Jesus Christ.

Through His Word, God gives us many prophetic portraits of Jesus Christ, one being Joseph in the Book of Genesis. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains four episodes in the life of Joseph that foreshadow the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 39 tells the story of a godly man named Joseph who faced tremendous hardship, though he was completely innocent. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals five principles for us to remember when nothing seems to make sense.

The secret to an abundant life is practicing the presence of God. One of the greatest examples of this is found in the Book of Genesis, through the life of Joseph. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares four principles that reveal how to practice the presence of God.

Satan is a murderer and a liar; he wants to bring death to our happiness, joy, and purity, and he accomplishes this through lies. He wants to destroy us, and he begins by deceiving us. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the three primary lies the devil uses, so that we can cling to the truth. 

It is unthinkable that a child of God could give a place in his life to the devil and grieve the Holy Spirit of God. However, there are many of us caught in Satan’s strongholds. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares three steps to break Satan’s strongholds in our lives.

God has saved us by His grace, and He keeps us bound to Himself with a three-fold cord that cannot be broken. In this message from Ephesians 1, Adrian Rogers explains the role of the Holy Trinity in choosing, saving, and keeping the believer.

Adrian Rogers says, “We do not live by explanations; we live by promises.” One of God’s great promises is the assurance of our salvation. In this message, Adrian Rogers studies 1 John 5 to reveal the basis for our belief, and how to be absolutely sure of our salvation in Jesus Christ.

Children of God ought to be filled with love; in this message, Adrian Rogers identifies the legacy of love found in 1 John 3.

These days, we have many churches full of empty people who have never really been saved. In this message, Adrian Rogers identifies real salvation, which is outlined in 1 John 3.

When we know the Lord Jesus Christ, we experience the sweetest fellowship on Earth and can anticipate joy beyond comprehension when we all get to Heaven. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares the Christian’s dignity, destiny, and duty.

As children of God, we cannot afford to be ignorant of the dynamic days in which we’re living. In this message, Adrian Rogers gives clear instruction to those living in the last days.

When you’re a Christian, the Lord fills your heart with love; however, there are some things the Bible says we cannot afford to love. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the character, corruption, and condemnation of this world, our friendly enemy.

When we got saved, God put some indelible marks upon us. 1 John 2:3-10 reveals three traits of those who are born again. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the birthmarks of the believer.

If we feel distant from God, it could be because of sin. 1 John 1-2 addresses the things that hinder our fellowship with God. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how God convicts, cleanses, and conquers sin.

1 John 1 speaks of our fellowship as Christians, which comes through the life that we have in Jesus Christ. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares three things we must know in order to experience and enjoy the sweetest fellowship this side of Heaven.

In the Old Testament, King Solomon was the apex of all greatness, wealth, and wonder. By all appearances of class, wealth and status, Jesus did not compare to Solomon. But in this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how our great Savior is infinitely greater than Solomon.

Praise is a powerful thing in times of joy and in times of help, but especially in times of trouble. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals how to praise our way to victory in times of opposition.

The life of a Christian is to be a life of continual, contagious joy. The joy of the Lord is our strength. It is how we are able to face the heartaches and trials of life. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how to have the fullness of joy, and what it looks like to abide in Jesus.

God designed the divine institution of marriage and has given us the tools to create blessed homes. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares seven words that can build a marriage and cultivate success in the home.

In Joshua 3, the children of Israel were approaching the Promised Land of opportunity. To get there, they faced a raging river of difficulty. However, they had with them the Ark of the Covenant, which changed everything. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares what happens when we fix our eyes on Jesus in the face of difficulty.

In John 11, Jesus raises His friend, Lazarus, from the dead; this miracle is an illustration of the abundant life we can have in Jesus Christ, before and after death. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares four principles of an abundant life.