The book of Malachi tells us that the most important decision we’ll make is deciding who will be our God. The second is deciding whom we’ll marry. Directed at singles and married couples, this sermon offers practical advice on how each can honor God in the life they live and the legacy they leave.
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Profanity in covenant relationship w/God the Father is having a good Father & acting like an orphan. #malachi #legacy
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You never grow so old that you don’t need the wisdom of your Father. #malachi #legacy
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Your most important decision is who’s your God. Your 2nd most important decision is who’s your spouse #malachi #legacy
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Missionary dating leads to miserable divorce. #malachi #legacy
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Single ladies, any other man that hinders the relationship with the God-man is the wrong man. #malachi #legacy
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God doesn’t call us to just love marriage but to love our spouse. #malachi #legacy
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If you’re single & struggling with it, know that you’re talking to a Jesus who understands. #malachi #legacy
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Single ladies, Jesus the God-man is the most important relationship you’ll ever have with any man. #malachi #legacy
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Christian marriage includes God. It’s not just a husband and a wife; it’s the Lord. #malachi #legacy
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You can make a child in a night, but it takes a lifetime to raise that child to be godly. #malachi #legacy
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The Bible does say that God hates divorce, but God does not hate the divorcée. #malachi #legacy
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- Singles, don’t just have a list for what you want in a spouse; have a list of what you want to be for your spouse. #malachi #legacy
- God wants us to be holy. Sometimes happiness is on the other side of holiness, but happiness is never at the price of holiness. #malachi #legacy
- The Bible’s all about a good legacy. We tend to think about the weekend, and God wants us to think unto a thousand generations. #malachi #legacy
- Jesus is like a groom and the church is like his bride. He loves her, he never leaves her, he never forsakes her, he never abuses her, he never betrays her. #malachi #legacy
- ABCs of cultivating godly offspring: Adults who set a godly example, Bible open, and Church participation & friendships. #malachi #legacy
Recommended resources
Marriage and the Single Girl
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Marriage: God’s Showcase of Covenant-Keeping Grace
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Marriage is a model of Christ and the church. It is the doing of God, and it is for the display of God.
The Hurst’s Story of Betrayal and Redemption in Marriage
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Thomas and Angela share the story of their marriage, betrayal, forgiveness, grace, and healing.
Replace your story with God’s
Article by Ed Welch
What if the past has already gone sour? Ed Welch reveals that our background, history, and upbringing do not have to determine our future.
Great Books: Marriage and Family
Article by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Recommended reading concerning married and family life.