Sermons on Marriage
UNCOMMON SENSE: WK. 28
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 ESV Head Coverings2 Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, 5 but every wife who prays or prophesies with…
UNCOMMON SENSE: WK. 21
1 Corinthians 7:25-40 ESV The Unmarried and the Widowed 25 Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26 I think that in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is. 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife. 28 But if you do marry, you…
UNCOMMON SENSE: WK. 19
1 Corinthians 7:1-9 ESV Principles for Marriage 10 To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband 11 (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband), and the husband should not divorce his wife. 12 To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce…
Uncommon Sense: Wk. 18
1 Corinthians 7:1-9 ESV Principles for Marriage 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” 2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does.…
Sermon on the Mount – Week 14 – Guarding Against Lust
Matthew 5:27-30 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes…
Proverbs / Wisdom for Life – Week 8 – God’s Design for Family/Parenting
Proverbs 3:5-8, 13 ESV5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.7 Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,and the one who gets understanding, Proverbs 22:6 ESV6 Train up a…
Proverbs / Wisdom for Life – Week 6 – God’s Design for Sex
Proverbs 3:5-8, 13 ESV5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.7 Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones. Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,and the one who gets understanding, Proverbs 2:16 ESV16 So you…
Prayer – Week 2 – Defining Marriage and Why It Matters
2 Thessalonians 1:11 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, PDF – Paul and His View on Homosexuality: Looking for Clarity for the Modern Church by Pastor Jody May PDF – The Christian Doctrine of Marriage by Dr. J. Alan Branch PDF – HCC Bylaw Amendments