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INTRODUCTION In light of Mother’s Day, I want to deviate from our study in 1 Peter so we can talk about things that speak of characteristics that should mark every woman To do that, let me invite you to take God’s Word and turn with me to Titus chapter 2 Titus 2:3-5 , “3 Older women likewise are to be…

Today we are continuing our study of Colossians, and will be focusing on 3:18-19 in particular. If you have your Bibles please open up to Colossians 3:18 . Let’s begin by reading these two verses: Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not…

Introduction: 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever…

1 The Mighty One, God the Lord , speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church,…

Today we will be looking at 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 . In this chapter, Paul is addressing some questions that came to him from the Corinthian believers. In this chapter he will address marital relations, decisions to marry, remarriage and divorce. We will only be addressing the first seven verses today,…

Ephesians 5:32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Note…

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1 Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. 2 The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” testing Him. 3 And He answered and said to…

15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely…

Divorce and Remarriage.

Last time, we addressed the sin of the priests who had become lax in their worship as they sacrificed blind, lame, and sick animals to God. This showed their disregard for the Lord and what he required from them. They kept the best for themselves and dishonored God with the worst. They were loving God…

Titus 2:4-5 So far, Paul has given Titus guidance for pastors on the island of Crete, and he has given instructions for bad influencers in the church, too. In contrast to their unhealthy teaching, he’s described healthy teaching for older men and women, and all of this teaching centers around the right…

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be…

Introduction The content of the letter written to the Apostle Paul is not completely disclosed. His response to it indicates that there were questions about the relationship. Marriage, Divorce, Singleness and what to do when your spouse has died. All of these issues are important. The decision to marry…

When discussing Christian Ethics, the subject of heterosexuality, homosexuality, and marriage are NOT off the table, but rather are at the forefront of all of the topics concerning humanity due to the dynamic effects it has on the body, the family, and the community.

Marriage slide here Design Slide Here The Big Idea: Relationships are not about you. Married Folks: Pest Control Needed. 15 Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.” Single Folks: Don’t Wake the Bear 5 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem,…

1. A Guide for Fathers 36 But if any man thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin daughter, if she is past her youth, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. 37 But he who stands firm in his heart, being under no constraint, but has authority over…

God’s Bride is Israel There is a recurring theme throughout the whole Bible relating to the institution of marriage. Once I was able to see that God sees the institution of marriage as holy. It is separate than any other relationship that we have with others. I myself failed at recognizing this early…

We are reminded that God graciously loves us in a way that is willing to give up everything. We are encouraged to live in our marriage in the way God has called us to.

Reasons to Remain Single The relationship that God has designed for most people is marriage. And marriage is good. Marriage is a good thing. in 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. , right there, “Let every man have his own wife,…

So today we find ourselves in a new sermon series working our way through the book of Genesis. The Blessing. We heard a lot about The blessing in our last study of Abraham and Sarah. It traces back to God’s promise in chapter 12 where God said: Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your…

Last time I introduced this seventh chapter of Paul’s epistle to the Romans regarding the Law by laying out its place within the apostle’s larger discussion related to the fullness and finality of justification by faith apart from works. And I must of necessity remind you of the basic theme of this chapter,…

Suitable relationship is the core of humanity.

Specific The Corinthian church wrote to Paul with some specific concerns to them. Paul continues to address them in return. Where the Lord spoke, taught pointed to the Lord. Where the Lord did not, Paul offers his wisdom. Previously Paul had briefly addressed the unmarried and the widows (1Cor7:8-9)…

Christian Home We started this new series Christian Home Essentials last week with some introduction and then a look at marriage. Question: How do you define a marriage? Marriage is not an institution created by man Marriage by design is not subject to the ways or whims of man. Marriage was instituted…