Purpose- Today we will see three truths needed to see marriage properly and see how beautiful God's design of Christian marriage is---i. Truth -1- The Gospel makes marriage meaningful--ii. Truth -2- The Gospel reveals a greater purpose for marriage--iii. Truth -3- The Gospel gives us the motivation for godliness in marriage

Funeral service for Carolyn

Purpose- Today we will see the importance of exercising Godly wisdom and prayer whether the person you are courting should be your spouse.-i. Point 1- It is important to find the right person-ii. Point 2- How do you find the right person then-

Purpose- In this session we will see the characteristics of a godly spouse include being a spouse who has commitment. --Three points for this message--Point 1- We need to know to see the importance of commitment -Point 2- We need to apply commitment in our lives whether married or unmarried-Point 3- We need to learn how to cultivate commitment

Purpose- In this session we will see the characteristics of a godly spouse include being a praying spouse. This is important so that- -i. If you are already married you should resolve to be a praying spouse.-ii. If you are single you would consider marrying someone who has the characteristics of a praying spouse.-iii. If you are single you would cultivate a godly prayer life right now as a potential praying spouse.--Three points for this message--i. Point 1- We need to resolve to see the importance of a praying spouse -ii. Point 2- We need to know the positive consequences of a praying spouse -iii. Point 3- We need to know the negative consequences of a prayer-less spouse

We will see that courtship is purposeful relationship

Purpose- Today we shall answer three questions so we can further understand that all things are working together for good for believers so that we will live with hope in our trials today.Point 1- You need to know legally in Christ no one can stand against us -v.31-34- Point 2- You need to know relationally in Christ no one can separate us from the love of Christ -v.35-39-

Purpose- Today we will see four truths needed to see marriage properly and see how beautiful God's design of Christian marriage is-

Purpose- To consider some problematic reasons people give for wanting to be or stay single, so that we forsake these bad reasons to be single and have right reasons for our season of being single and-or have good reasons to desire relationship and marriage.

Purpose- Today we are going to see God-s universal scope of His control specifically His control over inanimate creation, animal creatures, human history and fallen angels so that we would trust in God who works all things in the lives of believers for our good.--i.-Point 1- God-s control over His inanimate creation--ii.-Point 2- God-s control over animals--iii.-Point 3- God-s control over human history--iv.-Point 4- God-s control over fallen angels