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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Marriage And Singleness - 2 Gifts From God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    Marriage or singleness, celibacy or asceticism. The issue, whatever state we happen to be in, is this: "unhindered devotion to the Lord." Married or single, this is what matters: is your mind set on the things of the Lord? Are your energies directed to se

    You can almost imagine Paul, sitting at his desk, with the letter that the Corinthians have sent him in his hand, as he dictates his reply. He’s been through the introductory remarks and now he comes to the questions they’ve put to him. And again we discover just how contemporary some of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Spiritual Counsel About Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,511 views

    Paul gave some important advice about singleness and marriage for the Corinthian’s and their time that also applies to us and our time.

    Introduction: A. Today we want to talk about the spiritual counsel about marriage given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 1. Before we get into the text, let’s lay a little ground work. B. Some questions about love and marriage were posed to kids ages 5 to 10 and here are a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008
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     | 6,124 views

    Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

    “Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Big Issue- Love, Sex And Marriage

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 3,396 views

    Love, sex and marriage- especially for younger people.

    The Big Issue? What is the question? When we go to a Christian meeting, we may be hoping to receive answers to our questions. Sometimes we may leave disappointed because what is said seems completely irrelevant to our needs, right here, right now. Why does this happen? It may be because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Divorce And Remarriage Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    God’s plan is for lifelong marriage. God permits divorce in certain limited circumstances. Divorce is not the unforgivable sin.

    Clarity or Confusion? 5. Divorce and Remarriage Feb. 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Although divorce is never God’s hope for marriages, it is permissible in limited circumstances and remarriage is allowed – in fact encouraged in some cases. OBJECTIVES: o People will understand the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Devoted Or Distracted? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    Singleness is great.

    DEVOTED OR DISTRACTED? I Corinthians 7:25-40 S: Singleness C: Devotion to God Th: Live the Difference Pr: SINGLENESS IS GREAT. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:25-40 three reasons why it is great to be single. The _____ reason it is great to be single is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    Satisfied And Single Series

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    An outline describing the three characteristics of a satisfied single Christian.

    Satisfied and Single By Pastor Fernando Cabrera We become satisfied as a single Christian when we are: 1. Content “Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manger let him walk…” (7:17) “…However, each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Fit Marriages, Fit Singleness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Addressing the confusions of the Corinthian Church regarding marriage, sex, divorce, and remarriage and it’s applications to us today.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE A.) FIT MARRIAGES, FIT SINGLENESS (1 Cor. 7:1-40) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 15, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: One look at what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    Contentment

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,335 views

    contentment in Christ through all things

    In the 7th chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has moved from discussing the disorder of the church to answering the list of questions that the Corinthians had sent him. These questions ranged from being single to marriage, eating meat offered to idols, standards for proper behavior in worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Single Vs Married

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,904 views

    Which is better - to be single or married?

    1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Single And Devoted Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,752 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 7:7-9, 25-40 regarding singleness and Paul's five advantages it had over marriage

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-40, Title: Single and Devoted, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Second Class Brethren: read Kostenberger’s opening, G, M, and Family, p. 173-174 B. Background to passage: Paul is now into the section of the letter that deals with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

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

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,669 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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    The Gift Of Singleness

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,536 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    The Blessings, Benefits And Rewards For Single Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2014
     | 7,007 views

    Christian singles will be rewarded for their devotion to Christ.

    I love marriage. I love being married. I love talking about marriage. I love performing marriage ceremonies and I love to encourage young people that marriage blessed by God. In a culture that promotes promiscuity and living together, it is important to encourage young people that God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Vincent Olaer avatar

    Biblical Teachings About Marrital Relationships

    Contributed by Vincent Olaer on May 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,850 views

    The Sermon below tackles about the Biblical teachings about marriage, marital relationship and divorce.

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7 Teachings For Singles and Widows “It is good for a man not to marry (v.1).” – For the singles, Paul strongly suggested that it is better for a man not to marry. He emphasized that singles can concentrate more on the affairs of the church in comparison to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist