Introduction In this age of romanticism – we love the story of “Prince Charming”. Romance and “real life”, however, class and bring many an unforeseen.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Enjoy life with the woman whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has given to you under the sun; for this is your reward in life and.

Advertisements

Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 16:20 – He who heeds the word wisely will find.

Pray for Your Brethren with All Readiness Romans 1:8-15.

GOD’S LOVE FOR FAMILIES. I. REASONS TO BELIEVE GOD LOVES FAMILIES A. Gen. 1:26-31 = Start a family; “it was all very good”. A. Gen. 1:26-31 = Start a.

Roles, Expectations and Intimacy Pastor Scott Murray Young Adult Pastor.

God uses His children (His Son) Ex. 3:8-10; Acts 7:33-34 God used Moses Acts 7:35 Moses, deliverer, did God’s work Rom. 11:25-26 Jesus, our Deliverer.

Trusting in God Proverbs 3:1-6. Introduction Words written by the wisest mortal who ever lived Words approved by God Advice that will produce favor with.

To 160 th Ave Church of Christ. God’s Ideal Plan for the Family God’s desire is that all creation would come to know God and be his disciples. (Matt.

HOME - WHAT DO CHILDREN OWE THEIR PARENTS? LUKE 15:12 TEXT.

Sweet Will of God The purposes, precepts and providence of God.

Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection.

Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day! May 12, 2013.

The Family and the Home Part 3: The Role of the Woman in the Family.

The Church Is The Family Of God Eph. 2: What Does God Expect Of Us As A Family?

The Promise & Peril of Summer.  A Season of Promise  Divine Order  Divine Opportunity  A Season of Danger  Neglected Worship  Immodest Clothing.

The real story of Christmas. God loved the world so much that He condescended to become one of us so He could do for us what we could not do for ourselves.

The purpose and power of prayer

Face to Face with God Theme: The pinnacle of your relationships here on earth: love. 1 Jn. 3:2.

1 Family Preservation (5). The Demolition and Demotion of Marriage Seen in the violence against it  Role confusion  Divorce  Living together (without.

Children are the blessing of God. Psalm 127:3-5.

The Duty of Parents. Introduction  Ancient Israelites had a spiritual obligation to their children (Deut. 6:4-9; Exod. 13:3- 10), as do Christian parents.

 Men are lost because they are deceived: 1 Tim. 2:14  Sin is deceitful! Heb. 3:13  God warned the children of Israel about being deceived: Deut.

Realities and Challenges of Being a Single Missionary:  A minority in a couples’ world  Missing out the “best” in terms of living in a couple-dominated.

Hannah’s Prayer.

Who on earth is the Holy Spirit?. The Holy Spirit’s work a. Floodlight Jesus – John 16:14,15 a. Floodlight Jesus – John 16:14,15 b. Bring God’s presence.

“In the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”. “and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation.

Joshua 24: MY HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE!!! MY HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE!!! (Josh. 24:14-15) I. WHAT IS OUR HOME LIKE? ARE OUR HOMES SPIRITUAL? ? A. Israelites.

Young Christians and Their Place in the Church Titus 2:1-8.

 Life is tough! Job 14:1; Gen. 3:17-19; Eccl. 12:1; 2:17; 1 Pet. 3:1-2; Matt. 19:9; 1 Pet. 4:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:12; Eccl. 9:11  Problems cause despair.

Truth Living The story our life choices really tell to the world.

Introduction Don’t we just love to talk about ourselves or have others talk (good) about us? –After someone talks about himself, we’re not content to.

Today’s Greatest Needs. Gen. 18:18-19 Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him.

CHRISTIANS BELIEVE WEIRD THINGS!. 1. What choices does God give us? Heaven or Hell! (Then - grace!)

“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.” Gen. 3:20 “...As is the mother, so is her daughter.” Ezek. 16:44 “As is.

Life’s Choices & Christian Values Matthew 6:24 Sermon by Chris Osborne.

Biblical Solutions For Broken Hearts and Broken Families.

His Love Endures Forever. Gal. 1:10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please.

Biblical Examinations Of An Emotional & Controversial Subject.

The Diligent Worker. 2 Timothy 2:3-7 “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the.

Eph. 5: 22 – 6: 4 Spiritual Leadership In The Home.

STEWARDSHIP: YOUR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE CHRIST THE KING PARISH NOV. 21, 2013.

Biblical Examinations Of An Emotional & Controversial Subject.

Hebrews 4:14-16 (NKJV) 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

The Family & the Home Lesson 5: Why Marriages Fail.

“As Christ Loved the Church” A Love Story. Jacob Loved Rachel At first glance, the story of Jacob and Rachel seems like a fairytale romance (Genesis 29:11,17.

1 Resolutions For Any Time of Any Year! Psalms 119:15-16.

The Family & the Home Lesson 6: The Role of the Man.

They seek Him as a King (2:2; cf. 1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:6) They seek Him as directed so by God (2:2, 9; cf. 2 Cor. 3:18-4:7) They seek Him with joy (2:10;

Responsibilities In A Family Gen 2:18, Ephesians 5:21-6:4.

The Teen Commandments.

 Jesus’ disciples are not to be characterized by worry and anxiety: Matt. 6:25  Concern, planning ahead, etc. are not wrong: Prov. 6:6-8; 1 Tim. 5:8.

Realities of Singleness:  A minority in a couples’ world  Missing out the “best” in terms of living in a couple-dominated world  Independence/ Freedom.

Most children have dreams of being great or doing something noble with their life (athlete, star, soldier, doctor, nurse, teacher) Parents may have unfulfilled.

Colossians 3:1-4 Seek the Things That Are Above. What Are You Aiming For?  “Seek ye first his kingdom” (Mt. 6:33)  “Looking unto the promise of God”

Women Professing Godliness Titus 2:1-5 I. Older Women Must Stand Up And Speak Out.

The best marriages are made between those who recognize and submit to God The divorce rate in U.S. is now higher than in any other civilized nation in.

Gen.18:16-33– Abraham bargains with God for the righteous of Sodom 50 – vs – vs – vs – vs – vs – vs.32 Gen.19:12-ff.

1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy.

Romans 15:1-6. Opposing Views “Conservative” vs. “Liberal” Law vs. Grace This over-simplified dichotomy manifests itself over opposing views. Cf. Rom.

 The admonition of 1 Corinthians 15:58 is based on the preceding facts in the chapter.  The Christian lives in hope of eternal life: Titus 1:2; Jas.

What Can Young Christians Do In The Kingdom?. In The Kingdom? What Can Young Christians Do.

AUDIENCES SERVED and HOW SPIRITUAL Discipleship: High School & College Students Single Moms & Widows Corporate & Global Leaders Evangelism Marriage Preparation.

Review from previous lesson: Discovery of the Holy Cross TRUE OR FALSE?  there was a war between Emperor Heraclius and the Persians. TRUE OR FALSE? 

Why do Church? ...because Romance.

Give thanks to God, the Father of Jesus.

Moms! Your Work Matters to God!

Prerequisites and boundaries

Like Our Father Luke 24:44-49.

Presentation transcript:

Introduction In this age of romanticism – we love the story of “Prince Charming”. Romance and “real life”, however, class and bring many an unforeseen reality of married life. While many Christians want an “ideal marriage” how many have taken the time to prepare for it?

Making The Dream a Biblical Reality Parents, we only have a few fleeting years preparing our children for the greatest marriage of all: the Prince of Peace. Those purposefully and genuinely “married” to Christ will prepare themselves for their future spouse. Eph. 5:22-33 (v. 32)

The Season of Being “Single” Too many parents and/or young adults fail to recognize or seize this season of life as an unique opportunity to exercise and grow into manhood or womanhood… to use this time as preparation for the possibility of marriage some day.

How much more do we need to witness before realizing today’s Christian families are woefully equipped when having their children enter marriage?

Parental Preparation It is OUR responsibility to guard the hearts of our children. cp. 2 Cor. 11:2 –We have an obligation to present our daughters to their future husbands...pure. v. 3 –We have an obligation to groom our sons to be like the Bridegroom: Jesus Christ. Prov. 22:6 (Lk. 2:52)

This is also a time to guard their hearts from dangerous traps that the worldly foolishly partakes: casual dating that often turn into regrettable memories.

Preparation for a Princess Pure: physically and emotionally. –By helping others in need. Cp. Prov. 31:10ff –By thinking, praying, and seeking wise counsel. cp. Phil. 4:8 Pure in perspective. 1 Sam. 16:6-7 Pure in perseverance. 1 Cor. 7:34-35

The more she is set on her heavenly Prince the better she’ll be prepared for her earthly prince.

The Prince’s Part He too is preparing himself for her while serving His heavenly king: learning to be a protector and provider. Gen. 2:15; 1 Tim. 5:8 While serving the King of kings he is proves himself before the father who would give his daughter to him. cp. Gen. 29:18

Ultimately, he proves that he is worthy before a pure, chaste virgin who has prepared herself for her Christ.

Conclusion God will bless our young who secure their hearts upon Him. Parents: don’t let these years pass in regret, wishing they find someone “good”. Prepare your sons/daughters to be the princes and princesses in Christ’s kingdom: ready for marriage.