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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    A Sack Of Silverware

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

    February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Marriage Matters

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 187 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    What does God say about marriage?

    The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Well, friends, that is not exactly a proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If My Head Is Numb?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    How to deal with a lost husband.

    What if my head is numb? I Cor 7 We have done a study of the roles of man and woman within marriage and what a woman should do if her husband is lost. In this chapter, Paul will touch on issues that involve single men and women as well as married, divorced, fathers, daughters and even sex. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Myths About Engagement Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    This sermon deals with choosing a partner and the engagement period. What are the myths involved?

    Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce II 5/28/00 Proverbs 3:1-8 1 Corinthians 7:1-28 Last week I informed you I would be preaching a series of messages dealing with dating, marriage and divorce. The foundation which was laid to build upon involved us knowing four thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Some Myths About Divorce

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 7,979 views

    This sermon deals with myths surrounding divorces, reasons for divorce and alternatives to divorce.

    The Myths Of Dating Marriage & Divorce Part V 7/16/2000 Malachi 2:10-16 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 & 39-40 The next myth is that it is okay for me to date someone who is in the process of getting a divorce. A person is married until they are no longer married. To date this person is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Some Myths About Dating Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    Some myths and dangers Christians want to avoid in dating.

    Some Myths About D?, M?, And D? 5/21/00 Proverbs 5:7-20 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 As Christians, we are living in two different worlds with very different value systems. Sometimes the values of one, pour into the other and we come up with a strange hybrid mix. This mix usually has the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marriage Or Singleness?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    1 Cor. 7 is Paul’s theology of singleness. He speaks to the sexual needs that marriage answers and to the relationships that complicate devotion to the Lord.

    There are few things that can hurt people like broken marriages. In fact, there are few things that can hurt a church like broken marriages. On the other hand, few things bring joy like a warm loving home built on God’s Word, and few things give strength to the church like warm loving homes built ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Discontentment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,634 views

    Be a Christian where you are right now.

    Overcoming Discontentment I Corinthians 7:17-35 Ever since the beginning of creation, when the first creatures came from the hand of God, there has always been someone, somewhere, unhappy with his position in the universe. It all started with an angel named Lucifer, the brightest star of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    God's Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,773 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach God’s Word about these areas and inspire obedience to it.

    1 Corinthians God’s Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness 1 Corinthians 7 March 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Citation: Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church, in St. Charles, MO.} Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church in St. Louis, Mo., tells of two Christians, a man and a woman, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Home Alone Series

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on May 19, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    A message to Singles about being a Single Christian. Also speaks to the rest of the church about respecting these vital members.

    May 18, 2003 The teaching ministry of Rev. Mike Hensley, First Baptist Church, Raton, NM Ben Young, whose various singles ministries at Second Baptist of Houston typically draw 7,000 people, says that the greatest challenge he faces as a singles pastor is twofold: Helping prepare people who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

    APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Far Do You Have To Go To Be Used By God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    This message looks at the calling God has placed on the lives of all Christians and how He wants us to use us right where we are.

    - This passage is structured like a Big Mac: vv. 17, 20, 24 as the bread (pointing out that we are to remain in the situation where we were called) and vv. 18-19 and 21-23 as the meat (giving two illustrations of that). Three Questions On Being Used By God: 1. How many Christians are called? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Single And Living Strong

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    This sermon looks at being Single and how those who are single can find contentment through Christ.

    Single and Living Strong Message 1Cor. 7 Intro.: A. What is one of the largest segments in our society today? It’s not a particular ethnic group – it is not a socio-economic group – it’s not any particular occupational group… It is Single Adults! Statistics show that 43% of the adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

    Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    In the previous passage it has been clear that the instructions were for cases where both the husband and wife were Christians. Now the apostle speaks of the situation where, after marriage one spouse becomes saved and the other is not. The question is as

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Howard Hendricks was speaking at a conference in Dallas, and asked the question of the audience of 2000, “Do you know someone who is perfect?” He was about to go on, when he noticed a lone hand raised in the back of the auditorium. Hendricks asked, “Are you perfect, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist