Sunday, November 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

Allendale Baptist Church, Allendale, MI

Pastor Jonathan DeCou

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

 

BIG IDEA: Being single is good, but not required.

 

“He who marries…does right,

but he who does not marry…does even better.”

1 Corinthians 7:38 (NIV)

 

 __________ vs. __________. (v 25-28)  

 

 __________ vs. __________. (v 29-31)  

 

 __________ vs. __________. (v 32-35)  

 

 __________ vs. __________. (v 36-38)  

 

 __________ vs. __________.  (v 39-40)  

 

How To Build A lasting and Healthy Relationship.

 Spirit, Body, Soul

1. Spiritually
2. Socially
3. Intelectually
4. Emotionally
5. Physically

Questions for those contemplating Marriage.

1. What is my gift - single or marriage?
2. Am I marring a believer?
3. Are circumstances right that marriage is right at this time in my life?
4. How will marriage affect my devotion to Christ?
5. Am I prepared to commit to this union for life?

 

*Align our lift to God's priorities.

 

BIG IDEA: Being single is good, but not required.

Read: Re-read 1 Corinthians 7:1-24.

Think: Think about the single life, and then ask yourself the following questions: Are you more free-spirited or do you like routines and schedules? How might that personality difference between two people affect the marriage they may be contemplating? How is a single person able to focus more on eternal concerns than married people? Why is “full devotion” easier for singles than married people? How can single people control their sexual passion in our present culture? Why does God make marriage “for life”?

Do: As a single, determine to follow God’s plan for relationships. Whether you have never been married, are currently married, divorced, or widowed, what is one way you can show your “undivided devotion” to the Lord this week.