In this message from 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor J.D. walks us through Paul’s teaching on sex, singleness, and spiritual gifts. When it comes to marriage and singleness, it’s easy for us to get disoriented. Outside the church, marriage seems less and less important. But inside the church, it can sometimes be elevated to the status of idol! So how do we understand God’s design for both marriage and singleness? Simple: We follow the example of the Apostle Paul.

Pastor Skip unpacks five powerful elements of prayer that can deepen your relationship with God.

Think of a time when you did something that you regret. For most people, that thing comes to mind immediately. Now, think through the steps it took to actually commit that particular sin. Today, Pastor Ron shows the same thing in King David’s life. Even though David is later described as a “man after God’s own heart,” it’s obvious that he also wrestled with his own flesh and made decisions apart from God’s will. Had he stopped his desires in their tracks, his legacy would have been much different!

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that recognition and fame can be a dangerous gift if we forget where it comes from. We were lost sinners saved by grace, and there's only One who deserves the glory — and that's Jesus.

In today’s message, Pastor Mark emphasizes that when the Lord calls you to turn back to Him, He has already paved the way for that transition to happen. You’re never left to struggle through the process of change solely on your own strength or ability. When you repent, look for the opportunities that are around you. God’s ultimate desire is for your restoration, not your destruction, so He effectively builds the bridge before He ever asks you to cross it. Your part is to respond to the call, while He provides the path to make it possible. You don’t have to clear or create the path for yourself; you just have to follow where it leads!

⁠⁠Abounding Grace⁠⁠ is an outreach ministry of ⁠⁠Calvary Church⁠⁠ in Aurora, Colorado.

Pastor Ed Taylor is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Church –you can find more about him at ⁠⁠edtaylor.org⁠⁠.

Books by Pastor Ed along with other curated discipleshipresources from his home church bookstore are available at ⁠⁠calvaryco.store⁠⁠

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