Marriage

Ultimate Wedding - are you ready for the Groom? - Ross P

In John 2 we get the first significant miracle recorded of Jesus’ ministry and that is the wedding at Cana. The institution of marriage is God given, Gen 2:24, and understood universally in all cultures as the basis for society’s well being and prosperity. Today Ross takes a wider look at marriage and examines why marriage rates have fallen and why it is not seen as vital or necessary.

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Another aspect Ross looks at is how we are living as both single and married people in terms of sexual conduct and thought life, and how sex outside of a covenant marriage relationship is damaging to both the individual and those around. He asks the question whether we are getting ready for the ultimate wedding and the marriage supper where the Church will be presented spotless to the Lamb.

Preparing for your wedding

  1. Pray for God’s choice

  2. Seek guidance from friends and family

  3. Keep yourself pure Arousal? Song 2:7, Song 5:9, Song 8:4

  4. Learn self control Gal 3:23

  5. Agree on boundaries

  6. Enjoy the wife of your youth - Prov 5:18

Lastly, Ross gives example from his own marriage of nearly 50 years of how we can all prepare for our marriage partner, whether that be you future husband or wife, or as a single to preserve your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor 6:12-20

Romans 7:1-12 Free from the Law - Ross P

Ross reads to us from Romans 7:1-12 and considers three aspects of the law and the differences between its implications for a believer and for an unbeliever.

Its Authority v1

Its Arousal of passions v5

Its Actuality v 6. We are now free/released from the law. It has no grip on us.

‘In Christ Alone’
As He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

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Mothers' Day 2018 - a Biblical Perspective - J Coleman

Today's message explores the importance of Motherhood, and how valued mothers are in God's redemptive plan for the family, church and nation. Encouragement and advice is given where motherhood is impacted by the additional burdens of solo parenting or career choices. The message is an encouragement for everyone, from fathers to grandmothers, young men and women, and boys and girls.

Message 1 of 4: Sexuality , Gender and Marriage - God's Design : Ross

We begin a series on the topical but very difficult subjects of sexuality, gender identity, and pornography and how should believers in Jesus Christ and His Gospel respond to these divisive issues that effect all aspects of life.

In this message, Ross starts in Gen 1:26-28 and Gen 2:18-25 and reflects on the origin of sex, gender and marriage.

He concludes this message with the observation that it is not our sin that keeps us from gaining eternal life but rather, unbelief.

Every person has fallen short of the Glory of God but the penalty for our sin has already been paid at the cross of Calvary. All the distortions of sex, gender and marriage come about because of our sin nature, and it is only through the forgiveness available to everyone who believes can we have our relationships restored with each other and God the Father.

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