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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    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

  • Jim Butcher avatar

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

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,327 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

  • Michael Russell avatar

    Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 3,068 views

    A discussion of what the bible says about divorce, remarriage, with special focus on 1 Corinthians 7.

    1 Corinthians 7 Marriage and Divorce Itroduction:Today we’re looking at the subjects of Marriage and divorce. There’s more in this chapter than just those topics. But this subject alone will take the whole 25 minutes. So if you were hoping to hear about circumcision in verse 19, or other stuff, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living Single 101 Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009
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     | 6,072 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

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    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
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     | 5,345 views

    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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Single And Devoted Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010
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     | 4,898 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

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    Live As You Are Called Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,337 views

    In our lesson today, Paul teaches that Christians should retain the place in life assigned to them by the Lord.

    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 marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Live As You Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
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     | 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

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Word To Singles Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

    Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Single

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,212 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Stay Married Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 8, 2010
     | 3,682 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

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

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010
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     | 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

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    Contentment

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 30, 2009
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     | 4,629 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

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,181 views

    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%.

    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

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Living The Life Given Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 4,499 views

    We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

    Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed