2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Before You Opt Out

Genesis 2:15-18 | The Calling of a Wife

The Calling of a Wife   Big Idea: A wife is called to image the Church as she nurtures unity, wisdom, fruitfulness, and faithfulness. 1. United in Mission (Gen. 1:27-28) 2. Unique in Position (Gen. 2:15-18) 3. Ultimate Fruition (Eph. 5:32)

Ephesians 5:22-23 | The Calling of a Husband

Text: Ephesians 5:22-33  Big Idea: The husband’s calling is to image the love of Christ for His bride through sacrificially leading, protecting, and providing.       1. The indicative of husbanding- you ARE head! (v.5:23)  2. The imperative of husbanding- LOVE your wife! (vv.5:25-30)   What kind of love?  1) As Christ loved you  2) As you love yourself  -Caring Provider -Tender Protector

Genesis 2:18-25 | Marriage's Best Kept Secret

Text: Gen 2:18-25 Big Idea: The secret to the strongest marriage possible is one built upon God’s design, nurtured and formed through a foundational commitment to a best friendship.   1. The need for friendship (v. 18)   2. The provision of a uniquely fitted friend (vv. 19-23) 3. The priority of best friendship (vv. 24-25)

Mark 10:6-9 | What God Has Joined Together

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Scripture: Mark 10:6-9 Big Idea: Marriage is a God-instituted, God-witnessed covenant relationship between one and one man for a lifetime patterned after the gospel to the glory of God.  1. Marriage is a covenant instituted by God   2. Marriage is a covenant witnessed by God  3. Marriage is a covenant patterned after Christ and the church

Genesis 1:26-27 | The Origin of Spouses

Preacher: Tyler Masters Text: Genesis 1:26-27 Big Idea: Understanding our identity as image bearers of God is essential in becoming suitable for marriage. 1. The Reflection of God 2. The Ruin of Sin 3. The Restoration in Christ