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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    There are problems about marriage that are not problems within marriage B. Paul gives advice as one who represents the Lord (v. 25). C. What about Christians who are not married.

    MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 Introduction A. There are problems about marriage that are not problems within marriage B. Paul gives advice as one who represents the Lord (v. 25). C. What about Christians who are not married. I. Paul ...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
     | 6,119 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
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     | 2,901 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

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    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002
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     | 3,133 views

    GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

    HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2005
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     | 3,331 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

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    Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,686 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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    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
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    Part one six on marriage and family

    …let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contentment

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 30, 2009
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     | 4,654 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

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    How I Met Your Mother Series

    Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    An outline of a sermon on godly dating principles. Consider using the words in all-caps as blanks for bulletin outlines and PowerPoint slides.

    What Happened to the Huxtables? How I Met Your Mother 1 Corinthians 7 Stop LOOKING and start LIVING. 1. Are you really going to be BETTER off? Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain as you are. 1 Cor. 7:26 2. Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contentamiento En Las Relaciones Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Casado o soltero, voy a vivir contento con su llamado.

    Contentamiento en las relaciones. Intro: Este mes hemos estado hablando acerca del contentamiento en la vida diaria. Hemos hablado del contentamiento en las diversas circunstancias de la vida, en la enfermedad, en el sufrimiento y hoy nos toca abordar el tema del contentamiento en las relaciones. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Single 101 Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,084 views

    This is a modification of a sermon designed for single people during our family series. It was modified and preached to our youth group.

    Intro: I wanted the Lord to return, but there were a lot of things that I wanted to do first. How many of you want to get married some day? What do you look for in a boy/girl friend? TS. What does the bible say about marriage? 1 Cor. 7:6-9 (NIV) I say this as a concession, not as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Building And Maintaining A Healthy Relationship

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009
     | 4,801 views

    Paul makes it clear that the unmarried as well as the married have an obligation and a commitment under God.

    Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries Building and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage March 6, 2009 1 Corinthians 7 1-24 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
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     | 3,899 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Single And Devoted Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010
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     | 4,924 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Stay Married Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 8, 2010
     | 3,700 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 7:10-24 regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-24, Title: Stay Married, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: the pastor says to the husband, "The Bible says you’re to love your wife as Jesus Christ loved the church." He says, "Oh, I can’t do that." The pastor says, "If you can’t begin at that level, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist