Dating & Desire: Dating for More than Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-23)
Key Idea: Marriage is a picture of the gospel and the gospel changes everything about how we approach dating.
Being God’s Steadfast Love (Ruth 1:6-18)
Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love: covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others
Wisdom & Attraction: Making Each Other Better (Proverbs 2)
Key Idea: Attraction must be filtered through contentment in Christ and biblical wisdom in the pursuit of a dating relationship. I. Be attracted to people that make you better II. Be attracted to godliness
Being a Loving and Encouraging Wife
The Beauty of Story (Ruth 1:1-5)
Theme: Ruth is a call to faithfulness by faith in the steadfast love of God. I. Embrace God’s bitter providence II. Embrace the beauty of story
Joy & Design: Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Selected Scriptures)
Key Idea: God has given us biblical roles as men and women for human flourishing and thriving marriages. I. Biblical Manhood and a Man to Find A godly man has a sense of responsibility to humbly lead, love, provide for, and protect women and family II. Biblical Womanhood and a Woman to Find A godly […]
True Success in the Christian Life
Side by Side for the Gospel (Philippians 1:27)
We must understand our lives from the perspective of the ministry of the gospel. Filter #1: We were made for another home The danger: Christians who compartmentalize Christians who are consumer Christians who are convinced that later is ok Christians who cling to privilege Filter #2: We are made for an eternal family Life in […]
Stewardship & Singleness: Living for God’s Glory (1 Corinthians 7:1-9, 25-35)
Key Idea: Singleness is a practical gift meant to be used for God’s glory. Three biblical foundations for singleness: I. Singleness is good II. Singleness is a gift III. Singleness is a stewardship
Leaving a Godly Legacy (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
As disciples of Christ, we leave a gospel legacy by depending on the gospel and entrusting it to others. Depend on the Gospel Entrust the Gospel to others Persevere in Gospel ministry