CBC Common Ground

🔥 MIDDLE GROUND: RELATIONSHIPS, FAITH & TOUGH QUESTIONS 🔥

We asked, you sent in the questions, and now it’s time for real answers.

This Q&A session covers everything from dating, breakups, and boundaries to faith struggles, church hurt, and real-life pain. No sugarcoating—just biblical truth, practical wisdom, and straight talk.

💬 Questions We Answer:
✅ Is closure real, or just an excuse to keep talking to someone?
✅ How do I know if a relationship is from God—especially if it’s an ex?
✅ How do I set boundaries with family without feeling guilty?
✅ What do I do when I feel stuck in my faith?
✅ What does the Bible say about suicide, and does God hate me if I struggle with it?
✅ How do I let go of things from the past that I should, but can’t bring myself to?

…and so much more.

👀 WATCH NOW & DROP YOUR QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS!
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📖 Key Verses Mentioned:
🔹 2 Corinthians 6:14 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.
🔹 James 4:8 – Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
🔹 Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
🔹 Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

In this message, we’re breaking down:✅ How to take time away & stop checking in (aka, the 30-day no-contact rule 🚫📱)✅ Why healing happens in circles, not in solitude✅ How to trust that God’s got you (and them) 🙏✅ Why a person without purpose distracts themselves with pleasure (porn, alcohol, hookups, etc.)✅ The truth: Sometimes, losing them is what leads you to Him

How to Lose a Relationship in 5 Ways | Dating Mistakes to AvoidDating should be intentional, not emotional. But too often, we let feelings lead instead of wisdom, and before we know it, our relationships fall apart. Most relationships don’t break in a moment—they unravel over time.In this message, we’re breaking down 5 ways to ruin a relationship so you can recognize the red flags, avoid the pitfalls, and build relationships that honor God.📖 Key Topics:✅ The dangers of cohabitation and misplaced intimacy✅ How poor communication and emotional dependency ruin relationships✅ Why moving too fast leads to heartbreak✅ The biggest mistake you can make in dating📖 Key Verse: Proverbs 14:12 — “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”

3 Signs You Should Stay Single 🚦 | When to Date & When to Wait

Most people don’t have relationship problems—they have single-people problems they carried into a relationship. 😬 Before you start looking for “the one,” ask yourself:Am I becoming the one?

In this message, we break down3 clear signs you should stay single (for now) and how to pursue relationships with wisdom and intention.

🔴3 Signs It’s Not Time to Date:
1️⃣You’re Dating Discontent – If you’re restless being single, dating won’t fix that—only God can. (Philippians 4:11-12)
2️⃣You’re Dating Distracted – Love isn’t a side hustle. If you don’t have the capacity to serve someone, stay single. (Luke 14:28-30)
3️⃣You’re Dating Damaged – Healing comes before building. A relationship won’t heal what only God can. (Psalm 147:3)

💡Key Takeaways:
✔ A relationship won’t fix what only God can fill.
✔ Singleness isn’t a waiting room—it’s a season with a purpose.
✔ If you can’t commit to serving someone in the capacity they deserve, stay single.
✔ God is in the business of turning broken pieces into masterpieces.

👀WATCH UNTIL THE END for a challenge to pursue Christ first before any relationship.

📖Scriptures Referenced:

• Philippians 4:11-12
• Luke 14:28-30
• Psalm 147:3
• Matthew 6:33

👇Drop a comment below: Which of these signs stood out to you the most?

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🚦 **Should I Stay or Should I Go?** 🚦 Saying **YES** to Jesus often means saying **NO** to something or someone else. Some endings are **optional**, but others are **necessary**—because not everyone in your **NOW** is qualified for your **NEXT**. In this message, we unpack how to discern relationships in different seasons of life. Should you hold on or let go? Are you staying because of **history** or because of **health**? Do you have **chemistry** with someone but see gaps in their **character**? Join us as we dive into **biblical wisdom** on navigating relationships with **discernment and boundaries**—because boundaries aren’t **bad**; they’re **biblical**. 📖 **Key Scriptures:** - **Ecclesiastes 3:1-8** – *There is a time for everything… a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.* - **Proverbs 4:14-15** – *Do not set foot on the path of the wicked… turn from it and go on your way.* 💡 **Main Takeaways:** ✔️ Some relationships are for a **season**, not a **lifetime**. ✔️ Just because they are **in your life now** doesn’t mean they belong in your **future**. ✔️ **History** shouldn’t outweigh **health** in relationships. ✔️ **Chemistry** can’t replace **character** when choosing who influences your life. 🔔 **Subscribe for more messages!** 👍 Like, comment, and share if this message encouraged you!

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