Sermons on Kehillah in Corinth I 7:35:

Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Develop A Rule Of Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:35

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unmarried And The Widowed Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 4, 2011

In today's lesson, Paul gives six reasons for remaining single.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of singleness. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “The Unmarried and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage Thoughts Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 4, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicated Or Distracted

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 9, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Single And Whole

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 30, 2018

This sermon deals with the reality that every single person is a whole person. It deals with the single lifestyle and what if offers compares to the marriage. The early church lifted up the single lifestyle. I have a powerpoint available on request.

Single and Whole 5/27/2018 Colossians 3:1-14 Psalms 119:105-112 1 Corinthians 7:32-34 As we have celebrated our volunteers, you can’t miss the fact that the singles in our church play a vital role in completing the mission of God here at New Life At Calvary. Singles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings, Benefits And Rewards For Single Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2014

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single Vs Married

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forged For Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

If a person's service to the Lord is a covenant with God, shouldn't it be a priority over everything else?

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Single Life Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Advantages of being single: it can lighten your burden, expand your opportunities, and increase your blessings.

February 26th The Single Life 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 The advantages of being single: 1. Being single can lighten your burden 1 Corinthians 7:32-33 Burdens singles do not have: Conflicts with a spouse Compounded loneliness Unfulfilled expectations Increased responsibilities: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019

There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:4-6, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Colossians 2:16-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5, Romans 15:17-19, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 3:28-29, John 3:29, Ephesians 5:25-33, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 4 Ds' Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 18, 2019

The devil who hates God wants to destroy God's creation and that is you and me. However, Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 (. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

The 4 Ds' of the Devil! John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to DESTROY: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. The devil who hates God wants to destroy God's creation and that is you and me. However, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Hebrews 13:5

Concerning The Unmarried Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2019

In this passage, Paul addresses an issue in detail that he had touched on earlier in 1 Corinthians 7.8-9. The issue was, “Does a Christian have to get married, and how about the unmarried women in the church who are not getting any younger” (see I Co 7.36).

December 19, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson 6.4: Concerning the Unmarried Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.25-35 1 Cor 7.25-35 (KJV) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist