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  • Lesson 12: Don't Panic Part 1 - Marriage & Divorce Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    There are many misunderstandings about Paul's words on marriage and divorce. Looking at them in the context of the situation they were written in, and context of our purpose as redeemed humans offers us some real wisdom.

    Beginning in chapter 7, Paul begins to address specific questions the Corinthians had sent him regarding marriage, eating meat sacrificed to idols, worship, the Lord's supper and the resurrection. First he addresses a question about marriage. If you look at the chapter as a whole the context might ...read more

  • What Should You Change? 1 Corinthians 7:17 - 40 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    When we experience new life in Jesus Christ we might think a change in our external appearance, position, or circumstances will make us more useful to the Master. But you might just miss out on one of the greatest opportunities available to you.

    Last time we talked about how some in Corinth, especially women who were just experiencing new freedoms in the body of Christ, thought it best to divorce their pagan husbands, or remain celibate in marriage in order to be better Christians. In the context of an overly-sexualized society, and of a ...read more

  • God’s Design For The Community Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 5,093 views

    God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

    Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

  • The End Is Near

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 24, 2015
     | 3,714 views

    Our work is to win lost souls for Christ. We are to do this by spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We can do this work just by talking to our friends.

    Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

  • The Time Is Short

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 52,035 views

    When Paul says "The Time is Short" he warns us 1. Our Life is short; 2. Our Opportunities are Short & 3. The Time Until Christ's Coming will be Short. Are we living like our time is short?

    THE TIME IS SHORT 1 Cor. 7:29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’ve all heard of the unsettling effect of fracking, possibly causing miniature earthquakes. I heard about some Texaco drillers who were drilling for oil in Lake Peigneur in LA. 2. After only a few hours they sat back, expecting the ...read more

  • Marriage: A Vision Of God’s Love Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 22, 2014
     | 7,450 views

    Marriage is so much more than just a man and woman coming together... Paul shares how it is a picture of God's love for us!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2014 Date Preached: June 15, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Marriage: A Vision of God’s Love [and how we should approach it!] Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 [ESV] TEXT: Essence ...read more

  • God’s Calling To Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,778 views

    Many believers ask the question, "Where does God want me to serve?" -- Paul gives us some clear teaching on 'where' God has called each believer to serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2014 Date Preached: June 22, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: God’s Calling to Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the ...read more

  • Relationship Principles Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
     | 8,038 views

    In the Seventh Commandment we are given a rational for how all relationships, including singleness, work.

    Message 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 “Relationship Principles.” We are up to the seventh commandment in our series; “You shall not commit adultery”. The issue of adultery is one that comes with many emotions. So today we are not going to start in the Old Testament … we will ...read more

  • Marriage Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,444 views

    Marriage Thoughts

    Marriage Thoughts I Corinthians 7 1. Sanctity in Marriage - vs. 1-2 A. Power of Touch B. Permission to Marry 2. Sacrifice in Marriage - vs. 3-6 A. Issue of Control B. Issue of Consent 3. Soul Searching in Marriage - vs. 7-9 *Singleness and marriage are both a ...read more

  • Dedicated Or Distracted

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 9, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,648 views

    Paul reminds us that even though we are married and have a family, God and our relationship with Him is still the priority in our life.

    DEDICATED OR DISTRACTED (where is your focus) 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (NLT) Intro: In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy ...read more

  • Your Past Is No Excuse

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,188 views

    Forget Your Past and Press on - Your Past is No Excuse

    1 Corinthians 7:20-24: “Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the ...read more

  • The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012
     | 5,119 views

    In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

    Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

  • Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Stay put in marriage.

    Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

  • The Gift Of Singleness

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,815 views

    Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way.

    Title: The Gift of Singleness Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Truth: Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way. Aim: I want to promote the value of singleness and encourage seizing the advantages. INTRODUCTION Playwright Maria Hedley had her fill of terrible dates. Most of ...read more

  • Living Single

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    Being a single person isn’t a bad thing.

    LIVING SINGLE 1st Corinthians 7:1-2, 8-9, 25-40. INTRODUCTION: Many of you in our congregation are single. And perhaps you have been made to feel like you’re a second-class citizen for being single. As if being single is something to be ashamed of. Well, I’d like to try to dispel those erroneous ...read more