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Adrian Rogers

Profound truth. Simply stated. The official podcast from Love Worth Finding Ministries. Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has impacted untold numbers of lives by presenting profound biblical truth with such simplicity that a 5-year-old can understand it, and yet, it still speaks to the heart of the 50-year-old. His unique ability to apply biblical truth to everyday life is yet unparalleled by other modern teachers. Visit https://www.lwf.org/ to learn more.

  1. hace 13 h

    Melody in the Home

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Ephesians 5:18 God made men and women differently, so that He might make us one in marriage. Marriage ought to be a duet, not a duel; we sing the same song, but we take different parts. In the music of marriage, the man takes the lead and the woman takes the harmony. Ephesians 5 reveals how to have melody in the home: “...speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God” (Ephesians 5:19-21). In our divine design, we also see the definite differences between us. There are general differences between men and women designed to complement each other. In order to implement our differences, we need some dynamic direction: “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body” (Ephesians 5:22-23). As head of the household, husbands must assume responsibility. They do not exist to have their needs met; rather, they exist to meet the needs of the family. When wives are instructed to submit to their husbands, it means they are to look to them, not as servants, but as subjects to their husbands’ leadership. Wives are not inferior to husbands; their duty to submit is a reflection of how the Church submits to Jesus Christ. Husbands may delegate authority, but they cannot escape their responsibility. They must let their wives know that they are number one in their lives, by treating them as Christ treated the Church: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her…” (Ephesians 5:25). Husbands must also protect their wives from emotional trauma and be careful not to unload stress on them. A husband is responsible for making his wife feel secure—to nourish and cherish her. Adrian Rogers says, “The husband takes the initiative to love the wife as Christ loved the Church. Jesus took the initiative; we love God because loved us.” Apply it to your life Is there a clear melody and harmony in the music of your marriage? Pray that you and your spouse would assume your God-given responsibilities and honor Him.

  2. hace 3 días

    Harmony in the Home

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Genesis 1:27 Adrian Rogers says, “Marriage ought to be a duet, not a duel.” In the music of marriage, husbands and wives sing different parts of the same song. Just as harmony can turn a monotonous piece into a symphony, it can also bring fresh life and excitement to the home. Scripture shows us how to have harmony in the home and use our differences to glorify God in our marriages. Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Marriage is the first institution that God created, and it was established in the Garden of Eden between Adam and Eve. In Genesis 2, we first see God’s divine design of male and female. Genesis 2:18 says, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” We were created for companionship. Even Adam, who had face-to-face fellowship with God, was still incomplete and in need of a companion. And though he was surrounded by all sorts of creatures in paradise, God knew Adam needed someone like himself. There is no sweeter, deeper, more wonderful companionship than that of a husband and wife. We were also created for cooperation and completion. 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. In God’s divine design, we also see the definite differences between us. 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 us different, so that He might make us one in marriage. And in the truest sense, a Christian marriage is not even a duet, but a trio; the music of marriage is even sweeter when it becomes a union between a man, a woman and God. Apply it to your life Do you have harmony in the home? Consider God’s divine design, and the definite differences between you and your spouse, and see how you can use your marriage to glorify God.

  3. hace 5 días

    Maximum Mom

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Genesis 1:27 Adrian Rogers says, “Marriage ought to be a duet, not a duel.” In the music of marriage, husbands and wives sing different parts of the same song. Just as harmony can turn a monotonous piece into a symphony, it can also bring fresh life and excitement to the home. Scripture shows us how to have harmony in the home and use our differences to glorify God in our marriages. Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Marriage is the first institution that God created, and it was established in the Garden of Eden between Adam and Eve. In Genesis 2, we first see God’s divine design of male and female. Genesis 2:18 says, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” We were created for companionship. Even Adam, who had face-to-face fellowship with God, was still incomplete and in need of a companion. And though he was surrounded by all sorts of creatures in paradise, God knew Adam needed someone like himself. There is no sweeter, deeper, more wonderful companionship than that of a husband and wife. We were also created for cooperation and completion. 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. In God’s divine design, we also see the definite differences between us. 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 us different, so that He might make us one in marriage. And in the truest sense, a Christian marriage is not even a duet, but a trio; the music of marriage is even sweeter when it becomes a union between a man, a woman and God. Apply it to your life Do you have harmony in the home? Consider God’s divine design, and the definite differences between you and your spouse, and see how you can use your marriage to glorify God.

  4. hace 6 días

    Father: Leader of the Band

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Psalm 128 By God’s design, there's to be harmony in the home; the entire household is to be a symphony of praise and worship, and the father is the leader of the band. Perhaps the most difficult—and rewarding—role a man could ever commit to is being a good dad. In Psalm 128, God’s Word provides several ways we can be the dads we ought to be. Psalm 128:4 says, “Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.” First, it is a good dad’s character; if he fears God, a godly father will walk in the way of God. Though we will inevitably make mistakes, we can be fathers who leave legacies of integrity. Second, we must learn contentment: “When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you” (Psalm 128:4). God has a way of taking care of the godly; though we are not guaranteed every desire or want, we can rely on God’s promise to provide for every need. A father who is content will lead a family that is also satisfied. A godly father also loves his companion—his faithful, fruitful wife—and leads his children. “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). In the Bible, olives symbolize fruitfulness and righteousness. This verse is a beautiful picture of how a godly father’s righteousness is reproduced through his children. And if the wife is the vine, a wise father understands it is his job to cultivate his wife’s love and needs, so she may meet the needs of their children. Finally, a godly father leaves a legacy: “The Lord bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children’s children” (Psalm 128:5-6). Adrian Rogers says, “You can’t do anything about your ancestors, but you can certainly do something about your descendants.” As fathers, we have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our children, and our children’s children. Apply it to your life Are you leading your family with character and contentment? Do you love your wife and lead your children on the path of righteousness? Consider the legacy you are leaving behind, as the leader of the band.

  5. 14 ago

    Seven Words that Can Build a Marriage

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 God designed the divine institution of marriage and has given us the tools to create blessed homes. In 1 Peter 3, there are seven words that can build a marriage and cultivate success in the home. One: Faith “For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands...” (1 Peter 3:5). A three-fold cord is not easily broken; likewise, a marriage made up of a man, a woman and God is difficult to break. Two: Acceptance “Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear” (1 Peter 3:1-2). Man and woman are equal in worth before God, but they do not serve the same function. Once we accept our God-given roles, we will receive the blessing of a harmonious marriage. Three: Contentment “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 husbands and wives must learn contentment within the home, but even more, within themselves. Four: Forgiveness “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. Five: Communication “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 based on communication; it is crucial to learn how to communicate with your spouse. Six: Romance “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife…” (1 Peter 3:7). The physical part of our marriages cannot grow cold; we must dwell together, showing consistent admiration and honor to one another. Seven: Prayer “...and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7). Spouses must learn to pray with and for each other. Adrian Rogers often repeated the adage, “The family that prays together, stays together.” Apply it to your life We are not perfect people, and we will not have perfect marriages. But if we build our homes upon these seven words, our love will flourish.

  6. 12 ago

    Sacredness of Marriage

    Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 19:1-6 Adrian Rogers says, “Real marriage did not come from the swamps of immorality or by evolution, but marriages are made by heaven.” In Matthew 19, Jesus speaks of the sacredness of marriage. “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). First, we must remember that marriage is made by God. Marriage is a priority; it is permanent and it serves a wonderful purpose. It is a divine institution made by God Himself to be a picture of His love for the church. When we commit to another in marriage, we leave mother and father and unite with spouse, becoming one flesh. We are called to join together physically and multiply; we become one flesh psychologically, in spiritual union and communion. But marriage has been marred by divorce; God has said in His Word He hates divorce. It is a tragedy and a vicious cycle: divorce produces broken children, and broken children produce broken homes. Though God allows divorce in the case of fornication, He does not command it. When we are unfaithful in marriage, we are still encouraged by Scripture to forgive and restore that relationship. We are commanded to love continually; a marriage rooted in conditional love produces fear, guilt, and anger. There is no fear in perfect, unconditional love—only peace, security, and joy. Finally, marriage is always marked by hope; no matter our circumstances, there is always hope because the grace of God covers all of our sins. God does not hold grudges; His forgiveness is always available for those who seek to honor Him in their relationships. Apply it to your life A godly home is the greatest testimony we have in this world. If you are married, make certain that Christ is the head of your home and continue to feed your love day by day. Adrian Rogers says, “We have to learn to love as Jesus loved, and that’s the reason it takes Christ to make a marriage.”

  7. 10 ago

    The Care and Maintenance of Your Child

    Sermon OverviewScripture Passage: Mark 10:13In Mark 10, Jesus revealed His great love for children, and their tremendous importance to His kingdom. Our children are blessed gifts and bundles of potentiality from God, which we are responsible for teaching and training up. Though it is not by any means easy, it is simple; the Bible offers insight on the care and maintenance of our children.Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”We must communicate with our children, and we must begin early. Children have a God-given instinct to ask why—a beautiful curiosity that we must nurture. They believe our every word, and trust us until we give them reason not to. What an amazing opportunity to teach and train our children.We must see our children as unique; they are like no other, and they must know they were specifically designed by God. When we see our children as unique before God, we learn to communicate with them creatively.We must also be real with our children, letting them see our faults so that they learn, not only how to succeed, but how to fail.Adrian Rogers says, “Your kids don’t demand perfection, but they do demand reality.”There must also be correction; we discipline our children because we love them and because our human nature is foolish. Children need to understand morality and learn to fear God.When we discipline our children, we spare ourselves heartache and disgrace in the long run, and we may save them from further judgment. We must begin disciplining when a child is old enough to knowingly and willfully disobey. We should rebuke before we chastise, disciplining with love and patience, letting it be over once it’s over, and never holding grudges.Ultimately, we pray that there will be a conversion; our holy goal is to lead our children to Jesus. We should pray for their salvation and seek it out early. Our responsibility is not to block or shove our children into a relationship with Jesus, but rather, to guide them in wisdom.Apply it to your lifeAre you raising your children with communication, correction, and conversion in mind? Make these three things your goal today; aim to care for your children in a way that glorifies the Lord.

  8. 6 ago

    Total Togetherness

    Sermon OverviewScripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:7-9God’s plan for marriage is for husband and wife to become one flesh, totally together as one. In order to be this intimate, men and women must have constant, healthy communication. 1 Peter 3 offers four steps to total intimacy and total togetherness in marriage.Husbands must dwell with their wives thoughtfully: “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel...” (1 Peter 3:7). Men and women are equal in worth before God, but they are quite different and do not serve the same function. Neither is better or worse—God put these differences in us to complement each other.Men are designed to be initiators, while women are designed to be responders.Men and women are also different in thought. Generally, men tend to think logically, while women tend to think emotionally. Men tend to be inward thinkers, while women tend to be outward talkers. Men tend to be more goal-oriented, while women are generally more relationship-oriented.We must understand our differences and give thought to the other in our communication.We must also dwell together thankfully; we should be in the habit of expressing appreciation for each other, to each other.Adrian Rogers says, “Happy is the man who learns how to express thanksgiving. Nothing will do more to intimacy in a marriage than for you to recognize those character traits and achievements in your wife and give honor to her.”Couples must also communicate their trust in each other, understanding they are “heirs together of the grace of life” (1 Peter 3:7).Husbands must value their wives’ opinions and transparency, so that their wives may speak into their circumstances without fear of retaliation. One way we do this is by praying for each other, with each other.Finally, we must express tenderness: “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous…” (1 Peter 3:8).This passage calls wives the weaker vessel—this does not mean they are inferior, rather, that they are more delicate and should be handled with tenderness, physically and emotionally. We must love in the little things, dwell together as one flesh, and allow our homes to become colonies of Heaven.Apply it to your lifeGod’s Word gives practical insight to reach total togetherness in marriage; if we communicate thoughtfulness, thanksgiving, trust, and tenderness, we can reach total intimacy.

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Profound truth. Simply stated. The official podcast from Love Worth Finding Ministries. Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has impacted untold numbers of lives by presenting profound biblical truth with such simplicity that a 5-year-old can understand it, and yet, it still speaks to the heart of the 50-year-old. His unique ability to apply biblical truth to everyday life is yet unparalleled by other modern teachers. Visit https://www.lwf.org/ to learn more.

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