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Marriage and Family

Lessons for Disciples – Marriage (Part 2)

Jesus taught that God made humans male or female and that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman. Therefore any alternative ideas of “marriage” or contexts for sexual activity violate God’s design and intent.

Mark 10:1-12

March 10, 2024

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Lessons for Disciples – Marriage (Part 1)

Jesus taught that marriage was given by God at creation to be the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and disciples must look to strengthen marriage, not seek excuses to divorce.

Mark 10:1-12

March 3, 2024

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The Family of Jesus

The true family of Jesus and His followers is not defined by biological relation but rather by a common obedience to the will of God.

Mark 3: 31-35

March 5, 2023

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Ancient Present Future Faith

God’s people must have a faith that is rooted in the truths He has revealed in the ancient past, is experienced in a life of present trust and obedience, and that labors to build for the generations to come.

Psalm 78:1-7

September 12, 2021

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The God of Generations

God is the God of generations and calls his people to pray and work to pass the faith from one generation to the next.

Deuteronomy 4:9

February 16, 2020

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The Covenant of Creation – Part 2

In creation, God entered into a covenant with humanity as the image of God, calling us to worshipful obedience through proper relationships with creation, other humans, and God Himself.

Genesis 1:26–28; Genesis 2:18–24

January 19, 2020

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The Indecisive King

Unlike Jesus and His Gospel, David’s indecisive actions provided neither full justice or restoration, and thus provided the seeds for future troubles in his kingdom.

2 Samuel 13-14 (2 Samuel 13:21-22; 13:38-39; 14:1)

September 30, 2018

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#TamarToo

Sexual abuse is devastating and must never be minimized or covered up, but responded to with the redemptive grace of God to help those who have been abused to receive healing from Jesus.

2 Samuel 13:1-22

September 16, 2018

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Marriage: When Two Become One

God intends marriage to be a lifelong, vital union between a man and a woman, and anything less is a distortion or rejection of God’s will.

Matthew 19:4-6

February 12, 2017

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Shema – Hear and Speak God’s Word

The Shema is the most important command in Scripture, and it teaches us that to love God with all our being we must hear and speak God’s Word regularly.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

January 1, 2017

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Manipulationslips

Relationships are damaged when we act out of the improper motivation to manipulate others to meet our needs but are repaired when we follow Christ and let our actions be driven by the motivation to minister to the deepest needs of the other person.

Philippians 2:3-11

April 28, 2014

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Love and Respect

Marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church, and therefore must be centered on Him, and built on love and respect.

Ephesians 5:31-33

February 10, 2014

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Called To Family

Christians are called to serve God in their families by loving and respecting their spouse, raising their children to love God and His kingdom, and honoring their parents, all with a view to being a blessing to the wider world.

Ephesians 5:22-6:4

November 16, 2012

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Living in Godly Submission (Part 3)

As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christian wives are called to submit to the husbands God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly, and Christian husbands are called to show honor to their wives.

1 Peter 3:1-7

August 1, 2010

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Reaching Future Generations

God calls to us through the law and the Gospel to love Him with our entire being, and to raise future generations to turn to Christ so they can do the same thing.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

July 20, 2008

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Divorce and Remarriage Today

God may allow remarriage, but the sinful conduct which destroyed the previous marriage must be rectified first through repentance and proper actions.

Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

March 12, 2006

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Does God Ever Allow Divorce?

Although God hates divorce, He does allow it if there has been sexual immorality or if an unbeliever leaves a believer.

Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

February 26, 2006

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The Tragedy of Divorce

Divorce is a tragedy arising from man’s sin which produces devastating effects on all involved, so Christians should always work to save marriages.

Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:16

February 19, 2006

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