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Why would the apostle who calls marriage a living picture of Christ and the church also tell some people not to marry? In the final episode of our Christ and culture series, Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 and a claim that rarely makes it into church life: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around. He moves from Paul's logic to the questions it raises about d...

This chapel service addresses young people on the practical and spiritual preparation required for marriage, emphasizing that it is a deliberate process rather than a spontaneous event. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 24:27, the speaker outlines a sequence of preparation, establishment, and building, urging listeners to count the costs and secure their foundations before entering into covenant. Th...

This instructional chapel service guides believers in developing spiritual maturity through systematic Bible study, character analysis, and the examination of Christian biographies. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical definitions, such as grace and wisdom, and applying them to daily life through practical disciplines like word studies in Proverbs. The speaker encourages listener...

MAIN POINT: You shall be holy, for I am holy 1 Peter 1:16

The sermon examines 1 Corinthians 14:34-40 to clarify the biblical role of women in the church, emphasizing that Paul's instructions are the direct command of the Lord rather than personal opinion or local custom. It argues that the call for silence in this context specifically addresses the public evaluation of prophecy, a role assigned to godly men to maintain order and doctrinal integrity withi...

In this message in the Christian Home series, Elder Jonathan Moseley examines the biblical calling of a wife to be a help meet for her husband. Beginning in Genesis 2:18, he considers what it means to be a suitable helper and support, exploring the practical ways a husband and wife can complement one another through shared responsibilities, thoughtful communication, and mutual service. He also con...

When you believe in and belong to the Lord, you can then live for Him in a way that is worthy of Him.

The sermon explores Paul's instructions on marriage in Ephesians 5, presenting the relationship between husband and wife as a living portrait of the union between Christ and the church. It emphasizes that while wives are called to submit to their husbands as to the Lord, this authority is bounded by Christ's supreme headship, and husbands are commanded to love their wives with the self-sacrificial...

Come to the Marriage Feast!

This sermon concludes a series on 1 Corinthians 7 by examining the final verses regarding widowhood and remarriage, emphasizing the principle of remaining faithful in God's calling in every circumstance. The central message is that while earthly circumstances change, the believer's covenant faithfulness to God must remain constant until the end. The text highlights that Christian liberty is bounde...

What is the marriage covenant? Teaching includes what the covenants are between the husband, wife, and God and how this impacts how we view marriage.

Marriage Covenants explained from scripture to help married couples understand their roles before God.

The Marriage Covenant - Ideas for application as we fulfill the commitments we have made to God and each other in marriage.

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man raised in a devout Christian home who struggled with a lack of genuine love for God despite his intellectual zeal for Reformed doctrine. Drawing on Philippians 3, the speaker describes his conversion as a quiet but radical shift from relying on his own righteousness to trusting in the absolute faithfulness of Christ, a realization sparked by h...

This sermon explores the biblical call for Christian couples to embody distinct roles that reflect the relationship between Christ and the church. It instructs wives to embrace a lifestyle of joyful submission and a gentle spirit, trusting in God's sovereignty even when their husbands fail to lead well. Conversely, husbands are challenged to lead with understanding, honoring their wives as the wea...

1. The Need for Christ- Centered Marriages 2. Submission is Not: - Submission is Not Inferiority - Submission is Not Broken - Submission is Not Passive, but Active - Submission is Not Being a Wallflower - Submission is Not Total - Submission is Not Determined by Personal Experience or Culture