Surveys indicate couples get married primarily for happiness. Is that what marriage is about? Since God instituted marriage, let's ask him what purposes he had in mind when he created marriage. It might change the way you view your own marriage.

1) The definition of marriage
2) The commitment of marriage
3) The mystery of marriage

Text: Ephesians 5:22-33

We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord?

Life's little pleasures...
1) Help us understand and enjoy God
2) Show us how to live wisely in God's world
3) Meet our God-defined needs
4) Give us experiences of God's glory and goodness

Text: Genesis 1-2; Psalm 1:1-3; Proverbs 24:13-14; Matthew 6:25-27

Money is a substantial part of life. You need it for food, shelter, clothing, education, rest and relaxation... and pretty much everything else. It's not surprising the Bible has a lot to say about it. God earnestly desires to cure us of money sickness and establish us in money wellness.

1) Beware of money sickness
2) Symptoms of money sickness
3) How to acquire money wellness

Text: Luke 12:13-34

We need friendship... more than many of us realize. But our approach to this is often browsing the field of potential friends in order to find the "right one" for us. Maybe that's backwards. The better way is: "How can I be the kind of friend I've always wanted?"

1) The importance of friendship
2) The nature of friendship
3) How to be the kind of friend you’ve always wanted

Text: 1 Samuel 18-20; John 15:13-15

Retirement is often viewed as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Why? Because work can be downright frustrating. But God designed us to work. He instituted work. Grasping his vision for work is important to finding meaning in your work.

Four ways God wants you to see your work:
1) We were made to work
2) We were made to do skilled work
3) Work is a way to love your neighbor
4) Work is a way to worship God

Text: Genesis 1:26-27; 2:2-3; 2:15; Matthew 22:34-39

The Church is a unique entity unlike any other. It is through the church that God’s wisdom is displayed to the heavenly beings. But what does this mean for the believer? Should he or she orient their life around it? Join us as we seek the Scriptures to see the importance of the bride of Christ.

1) The Church belongs to God
2) The Church stands on truth
3) The Church confesses Christ

Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Is there more to being a Christian than “praying a prayer” to “get in?” Is there a personal benefit to spiritual growth? What does God want for me once I become a Christian? These are important questions that impact the emptiness or fulfillment we get out of life.

1) Why is spiritual growth important?
2) How does spiritual growth happen?

Text: John 15:5-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:9-14; Hebrews 5:11-14; Psalm 1; Romans 5:3-4

Ask a random person on the street what the definition of “Christian” is, and you'll likely get numerous answers. The necessity of getting the answer right is clear: some people think they're Christians, but in reality aren't.

Three themes that characterize Christ-followers: Christians.
1) "I’m sinful."
2) "I need a Savior."
3) "I’m a new person."

Text: Luke 7:1-10; 36-38; 44-50

What makes it so hard to love our brothers and sisters in Christ? What is actually going on at the heart level when it comes to despising or hating someone in the church? Is it possible to be free from the bitterness and anger attached to it? We will look at the connection between walking in the light and loving one another.

1) Old commandment
2) New commandment
3) Hatred
4) Adoption, one anothers, and Colossians 3:14

Text: 1 John 2:7-14

We've made it. We complete "The Book About Everything." From fan clubs to excommunication; from lawsuits to sexual immorality; from head coverings to spiritual gifts, there isn't much we haven't explored. We finish with... drum roll please... Paul's travel plans. What?!?! There's more in there than you think.

Applications:
1) Remain flexible
2) Commit to love

Text: 1 Corinthians 16:5-24