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How is it good to be single? You may be called to a single life. You may have a more peaceable life. You may have greater impact for Christ. You may have more intimacy with Christ.
This is Us: Living Single 1 Corinthians 7 “ I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:8 How is it good to be single? 1. You may be called to a single life. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 “Brothers and sisters, each person is to ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Center your life on the Lord because He is the Lord, your God, who set you free.
One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who came to a sign at the fork of the ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind.
A SERMON FOR SINGLES I CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: This passage brings us to the problems of those who are not married. Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind. In a day when being single is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
A two-pronged, present-continuous, commandment to love - set in its original context.
A SINGLE COMMANDMENT. 1 John 3:16-24. “This is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another” (1 John 3:23). Before we look at the two prongs of this single commandment, we need to set the verse within its immediate context. The ones who ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
Singlehood can be an option for some who are gifted by God to remain unmarried. Paul highlights the reasons for staying single - the present distress, the passing world and the pressures of life.
Paul has been addressing issues regarding marriage and divorce. Today he ends the chapter with the last question about marriage – what about singlehood? • Is it good to remain unmarried? Is staying single alright? 1 Cor 7:25-40 ESV 25Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Ephesians 5:15-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Based on Tim Kellar's book and "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk" by John Van Epp, PhD.
Here is a video of it: ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7
Denomination: Vineyard
Ladies, if your Boaz never shows up it is OK to be single. Guys, if your Ruth never shows up it is OK.
This is primarily for the ladies, but much also applies to the men. Many young people are worried about the dating scene and marriage seems unattainable as they age. Some have said that if you are not married by forty, it is unlikely you will and for the ladies it means they will not have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:34, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:26, Matthew 19:12 (view more) (view less)
This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.
Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11
Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service
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
2nd in the embedded series on marriage. This message looks at "singleness" from the biblical perspective of those who are single, and those who want to become single.
SINGLE – RIGHT AND WRONG 1 CORINTHIANS 7:8-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian should be a model of integrity and morality in whatever situation he or she find themselves in. Friday, I did a quick web based search, and I was surprised by what I found. I answered four questions: 1. Do you and your ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16
“Jesus was never married,” writes Fred Hartley, “and He was normal. Paul was not married, and he was normal. John the Baptist was single, and he was normal. History is full of normal men and women who were never married. We need to understand that one
THE BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SINGLENESS “Jesus was never married,” writes Fred Hartley, “and He was normal. Paul was not married, and he was normal. John the Baptist was single, and he was normal. History is full of normal men and women who were never married. We need to understand that one is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
This sermon looks at being Single and how those who are single can find contentment through Christ.
Single and Living Strong Message 1Cor. 7 Intro.: A. What is one of the largest segments in our society today? It’s not a particular ethnic group – it is not a socio-economic group – it’s not any particular occupational group… It is Single Adults! Statistics show that 43% of the adult ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-38
Denomination: Adventist
Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first week in his series… as declared in the creation account of Genesis …we are all sexual beings… When do we become sexual…? Not through the covenant of marriage
Intro – Continuing in our series entitled ‘Restoring the Gift of Sexuality’… and today we are going to consider the sexuality of single adults.’ Some may think… “Well this will be a short message.” Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20
Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.
Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:8-12
Denomination: Wesleyan