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This sermon examines Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount regarding divorce, arguing that marriage is a sacred covenant rather than a mere civil contract. Benjamin contrasts the ancient practice of issuing 'paper divorces' for trivial reasons with the biblical call for lifelong, sacrificial commitment, noting that only sexual immorality legitimately breaks this bond. By referencing Genesis, Proverbs, and Malachi, the message highlights how marital faithfulness mirrors God's unwavering love for His people, as seen in Christ's relationship with the church. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, challenging believers to move away from self-centered views of marriage toward a daily choice to serve their spouses and glorify God. Ultimately, the sermon invites the congregation to reflect on their own covenant faithfulness, whether in marriage or in their relationship with Christ.

1. The Greater Family 2. The Place of Marriage 3. The Place of Children

"The Wedding at Cana" – John 2:1-11 I. Christ's blessing on marriage II. Christ's relationship to His mother (Jn. 19:26: Jn. 20:15) III. Christ's attitude toward alcohol (Ps. 104:14-15; Is. 25:6-9; Is. 55:1-3; Joel 3:17-18; Amos 9:11-15) IV. Christ Himself is the new wine (Heb. 12:22-24; Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:9-10; Php. 2:9-11; Rev. 5:11-13)

As God forms His Love in us, He is able to fulfill His Love through us.

The sermon examines 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 to address the theological and pastoral implications of sexual intimacy, marriage, and singleness within the Christian life. It contrasts the Corinthian error of viewing sexual abstinence as superior holiness with the biblical affirmation that marriage is a divine gift designed for mutual service and the prevention of immorality. The exposition emphasizes that sexual temptation is as serious as sexual immorality, requiring believers to exercise self-control and flee from sin rather than adopting extreme asceticism. By framing marriage as a covenant of sacrificial love that reflects Christ's relationship with the church, the message calls husbands and wives to serve one another faithfully. Finally, it affirms singleness as a valid and blessed calling for those who possess the gift of self-control, urging all believers to glorify God with their bodies regardless of their marital status.

Those who know our parents well are often quick to recognize family resemblances in us. God is light, and those born of Him are called to walk as children of light. God is holy, and those born of His Spirit are called to pursue holiness, reflecting His character in their lives. God is love, and we resemble Him most when we love others as He has loved us and forgive as He has forgiven us. How do we discern what pleases God in matters of human sexuality (Ephesians 5:10)? How do we live without grieving the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)? And how can we distinguish genuine, godly love from its worldly counterfeit?

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon: The Reformation of Marriage