Sermons on Love
Making the Easy Greasy
Sermon Series: StretchSermon Title: Making the Easy GreasySpeaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Following God’s plan with our whole heart will lead to unity. If we rely on our own strength we will experience separation. Matthew 19:1-6 Matthew 19:7-9 1 Corinthians 7:10-17,25-28 If we take any part of our marriage lightly, we will more than likely find our marriage lacking.
Marital Bliss or Bust
Sermon Series: Stretch Sermon Title: Marital Bliss or Bust Sermon Scripture: See Below Big Idea: Many of the marriage pitfalls can be avoided with proper preparation. But when that ship has passed, we trust the God who gave us marriage. Genesis 2:24-25; Ephesians 5:22,25 1 Peter 3:1-7 Matthew 19:3-9; Deuteronomy 24:1; Exodus 21:10; 1 Corinthians 7:27-28 If we take any part of marriage lightly, we will more than likely find our marriage lacking.
The Death Sentence
Sermon Series: Stretch Sermon Title: The Death Sentence Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-27; John 12:1-11,20-26 Big Idea: The first step in stretching your marriage is dying to self. Ephesians 5:21-27 John 12:1-11 John 12:20-26 The miracle of marriage is how two individuals become one. One in Christ, one in action, and one on mission. What new action will you take this year to be a couple that moves closer to being like Jesus? _______________________________
Dangerously Hopefilled
Sermon Series: Beyond BeliefSpeaker: Andy BrattonSermon Scripture: Romans 8:1Sermon Big Idea: Living free can be a joyful place but a scary one as well. In our freedom will we choose to pursue Jesus or rest on our false security? Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:3-4 Romans 8:5-8 Romans 8:9-11 John 7:53-8:11 Does our life reflect law or love? Does our life reflect condemnation or freedom? Does our life reflect obedience or ambivalence? Matthew 7:13-14
The High Way
Six types of love: John 3:16-21 Mark 10:21-22 John 21:15-19 John 3:1-15
Time for a Heart Attack
Mark 12:29-31 It’s time the words of John 3:16 are lived as well as memorized.
The Eternal Three
Sermon Big Idea: Will we be found faithful when given a difficult task? Will we do the task in love? Faith exists eternally, love exists eternally, and so does hope. Hebrews 11:1 Luke 1:1-4 (NLT) Luke is giving a faithful, love filled report. Luke 1:5-79 (NLT) Gabriel gave a love filled message to faithful servants of God. Mary and Zechariah prophesied about God’s love and faithfulness 1 Corinthians 13:13
Getting the “W” in an argument
Scripture: Song of Solomon 5:9-16;6:8-10 Big Idea: Conflict in marriage is inevitable. We need to figure out a course of action to work through it so it doesn’t work through us. Who are we? James 1:19; Ephesians 4:31 Song of Solomon 5:9-16; 6:8-10 Genesis 2:24 What happened? John 7:24 NLT Where do I go for help? Song of Solomon 6:1 1 Corinthians 6:1-7 2 Timothy 3:16 Will you forgive me? Matthew 5:9 Why wouldn’t I? Luke 17:3 Ephesians 4:26-27 Colossians How COVID has affected us
The Topic None of us Wants to Discuss
Sermon Scripture: Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Sermon Big Idea: To understand sex in a marriage relationship is to understand each other. Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Time is your friend and so is your spouse Solomon took time to compliment his wife Solomon took time to admire his wife Solomon took time to explore his wife Romance is an art so don’t settle for dogs playing poker Solomon used flattering words Solomon’s words painted a vivid picture Solomon’s words were suggestive How COVID has affected us