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  • David Flowers avatar

    Partly Or Wholly Holy Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2006
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     | 2,492 views

    If God’s priority through marriage is to make us holy, rather than happy, then we need to see our current marriage relationship as God’s will for us.

    Partly or Wholly Holy Life After the Wedding, part 3 Wildwind Community Church February 5, 2006 David Flowers We’re still in our series on marriage, called “Life After the Wedding.” We kicked it off two weeks ago with a message called The Dance, where we talked about how God wants marriages to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Don't Lose Your Assignment Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    We are to live content in our calling.

    DON’T LOSE YOUR ASSIGNMENT! I Corinthians 7:17-24 S: God’s Call C: Being content in God’s Call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are live contented in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Circumstances TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:17-24 three circumstances in which we are to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfied And Single Series

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,110 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

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    Divorce

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,875 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

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Knights Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,792 views

    A look at the levels of commitiment we have in the blood and body of Christ.

    "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and the faces of his fellows. Shall the followers of the King of Kings do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,676 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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    Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

    TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Tortoise And The Hare

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,442 views

    Ecc 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong,...... How the tortoise beat the hare

    In our text Paul was concerned that in the time frame and given the present circumstances that being married would be a distraction to their commitment and devotion to God. When the Children of Israel came out of Egypt Moses sent messengers to the King of Edom requesting passage through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Single's Mind: "God, Don't You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    Big Idea: All single Christians can have a great life now in Christ even when they haven’t find their mate yet. How? By realizing that most things we seek are temporal; and only by wholeheartedly seeking God foremost we would fulfill our eternal lives.

    Single’s Mind: "God, Don’t You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Text: 1Cor.7:25-35 vacMidway – Sun. Nov. 6, 2005 0. INTRODUCTION: (The pastor should be on the pulpit presiding over the offering before the sermon as usual. One of the ushers should dress like Jesus. The pastor should explain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thinking Clearly About Marriage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

    Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Are Worth More Than A Harley

    Contributed by Michael Jackson on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    Easter message. The price Christ paid for our salvation; our worth due to that price.

    YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN A HARLEY The following story comes from Ron Mehl’s excellent book, Meeting God At a Dead End. Bob loved garage sales. He was just getting ready to leave his last one for the day when he saw something that caught his eye. It was partially hidden underneath a tablecloth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Devoted Or Distracted? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,603 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

  • 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
     | 8,129 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

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,886 views

    In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Develop A Rule Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,281 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist