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1 Corinthians 7:6-16 “God’s Design for Marriage” part 2

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My sermon notes for Sunday morning, March 27th.  Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. The church provides a live stream of the service each Sunday at 10:30 on Facebook. We also provide the services through YouTube by Sunday afternoon.  You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

INTRO

  • 7:1-40 is Paul responding to questions about marriage.
  • Today, the matter is still crucial.
  • What is right? What is pleasing to the Lord?
  • What is God’s plan?  What does God bless?
  • I am afraid there is not much of a difference from the church and our society when it comes to this matter.
  • His words then to Corinth need to be heard and embraced today!
  • Key verse Matthew 19:1-12

Singleness – vv. 6-9

I wish that all were as I myself am. (Paul was currently single)

  • It is s gift (we receive and accept)
  • Allows one to focus more intently on the Lord and His Kingdom
  • Fewer distractions…. More intentional focus

Matt 19:11

We should not remain single and live like we are married

We should not remain single out of selfishness or lack of commitment.

  • Not viewing singleness as a gift… but just convenience and freedom

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/four-things-god-says-singles/

Divorce – vv. 10-16

Matt. 19:3-6

Marriage Vows

  • Covenant
  • Before God and others
  • Death do us part

Biblical Divorce

  • Sexual Immorality
  • Abandonment

How to prepare for marriage is key

As parents… how do we raise our children?

  • Dating is normal.  In and out of relationships.

As individuals… who are we dating?

  • Should we date anyone we would not marry?
  • Do they LOVE AND LIVE FOR THE LORD?
  • No one is perfect, but are they bearing fruit worthy of repentance.

Keys to growing in our marriages

  • None of us are there yet. (no perfect marriages)
  • Work hard (IT IS A MIND SET)
  • Deny self and love Jesus (IT IS A HEART ISSUE)
  • Allow your church to walk with you
    • Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort 2 Timothy 4:2
    • Remember the purpose of the church
    • Reach out…BUILD UP
    • VERY IMPORTANT AS A CHURCH FOR US TO HAVE THIS MINDSET.
    • FAMILIES… Encouraging and Equipping families.
  • Refocus every season
    • Newlyweds, Kids, Older kids, No kids
  • Have a short memory
  • Forgive, Forgive, Forgive

After Divorce

  • 1 John 1:9
  • Move on. Look forward.
  • Grow where you are now (single or married)
  • Encourage others