The Kingdom Family: Habits of a Healthy Marriage (Proverbs 20:6-7)

In this final sermon of our series on the Kingdom Family, Pastor Brice teaches how to cultivate faithful habits that build the foundation for a healthy marriage.

The Kingdom Family:
Habits of a Healthy Marriage
Proverbs 20:6-7

I. Talk is cheap
II. Faithfulness is what counts
III. The reward for faithfulness is rich

The Kingdom Family: Intimacy in Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1–9)

Christians often have a reputation for being anti-sex, but sex was designed by God, and should be discussed, celebrated, and used for God’s glory. In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick examines what the Bible teaches about sex compared to what the world teaches about sex.

The Kingdom Family:
Intimacy in Marriage
1 Corinthians 7:1–9

I. The world says sex is about getting;
the Bible says sex is about giving
II. The world says sex is about our bodies;
the Bible says sex is about our souls
III. The world says sex is about novelty;
the Bible says sex is about consistency
IV. The world says sex is about consent;
the Bible says sex is about covenant
V. The world says sex is about pleasure;
the Bible says sex is about procreation
VI. The world says sex is the highest goal;
the Bible says sex is a means to our highest goal

The Kingdom Family: Marriages that Last (Mark 10:1-12)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines what the Bible teaches about divorce and how we can build lasting marriages.

The Kingdom Family:
Marriages that Last
Mark 10:1-12

I. Marriage was created to be a lifelong, monogamous relationship between one man and one woman
A. There are two exceptions for divorce
B. There are never casualty free divorces
II. A God honoring marriage takes work
A. The work starts before marriage
B. Marriage is about the commitment
C. Marriage is about friendship
D. Marriage is about fun
E. Marriage is about communication
F. Marriage is about conflict resolution
G. Marriage is about effort
H. Marriage is about trust

The Kingdom Family: The Joys of Being Alive (Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)

In this sermon, guest preacher Ben Williams from Redeemer Baptist Church considers what it means to be faithful stewards of the life God has given us, and how being faithful stewards of God’s blessings leads us to the lasting joy that he alone offers.

The Kingdom Family:
The Joys of Being Alive
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

I. Enjoy the repetitive blessings of life (v7)
II. Enjoy maturity (v8)
III. Enjoy those God has placed around you (v9)
IV. Enjoy your work (v10)

The Kingdom Family: Honoring God by Fulfilling Our Prescribed Roles (Ephesians 5:22-33)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines how Christian husbands and wives can reverse the curse of the fall by fulfilling our biblically prescribed roles within the family.

The Kingdom Family:
Honoring God by Fulfilling Our Prescribed Roles
Ephesians 5:22-33

I. Husbands
A. Wash her with the water of the word and promote her spiritual well-being
B. Love her as his own body
C. Lead well
1. selflessly
2. sacrificially
3. humbly
II. Wives
A. Submit humbly
B. Submit willingly
C. Support your family industriously
D. Encourage your husband
E. Trust the Lord

The Kingdom Family: The Gift of Singleness

In this sermon, Morgan Putman explains why being single is a gift that uniquely equips single people to serve God.

The Kingdom Family:
The Gift of Singleness
1 Corinthians 7:6-8; 32-35

I. Singleness is a gift
A. Protect your heart
B. Protect your purity
II. Dating
A. You’re not married
B. Honor the Lord
III. Marriage
A. Your single friends are not your projects
B. Your single friends’ feelings are valid
C. Your single friends need community

The Kingdom Family: What We Build Matters

In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill teaches why and how we can build a lasting godly heritage by leading our families in worship through scripture, prayer, and song.
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The Kingdom Family: What We Build Matters

I. The consequences of our actions outlive us
A. A heritage of idolatry (Exodus 20: 4-6)
B. A heritage of worship (Psalm 103:15-19)
II. Build something that matters (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
A. Personal spiritual disciplines
B. Family worship
1. Read, pray, and sing.
2. Be brief, regular, and flexible.