Genesis 1:26-27 | The Origin of Spouses

Psalm 115:1-8 | Idolatry in Marriage

Preacher: Chris Ritter Text: Psalm 115:1-8 Big Idea: Root out idolatry in your heart before it wreaks havoc on your marriage An idol is anything you look to in order to gain significance, security, or satisfaction instead of the living God Developing a biblical understanding of heart idolatry The presence of heart idolatry for the Christian 5 common types of idols in marriage (please have each of these come up one at a time, progressing so first Control shows up, then Control and Certainty show up together, etc.) 1. Control idols 2. Certainty idols 3. Comfort idols 4. Comparison idols 5. Commendation idols What idolatry feels like (same as the note above) - Chaos & confusion define the relationship - Bitterness reigns despite repentance - Ingratitude defines your attitude - Fear freezes you How to break free form idols (same as the note above) - Always start with the Gospel - Identify & Repent - Remember: Christ alone gives eternal significance - Remember: Christ alone gives true security - Remember: Christ alone satisfies the soul

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