heard a surprising sermon today
a sermon on marriage that wasn't patronizing toward single people. didn't know that was possible. none of that I Cor 7, sorry-you're-not-blessed-to-be-married-like-us-normal-people-but-look-the-Bible-says-it's-great-to-be-single-too crap that we all despise. this one actually talked some about being the Bride of Christ. he said that the foundations of a Biblical marriage are the love within the Trinity, being filled with the Spirit, and being dazzled by Christ alone. this is something we can all stand to learn. and the way he talked about wives could, for the most part, apply to all women. he also, when he said that marriage is hard, said that singlehood is hard, too. thank you, sir. it was so nice to have my groan at the sermon topic be proved unwarranted.
also, he said to single women who are pursuing marriage, the church is there to help them find a man like the one in I Pet. 3. and if he's not like the man in I Pet 3, "we'll shoot him....figuratively." ;)
also, he said to single women who are pursuing marriage, the church is there to help them find a man like the one in I Pet. 3. and if he's not like the man in I Pet 3, "we'll shoot him....figuratively." ;)
posted by melilotnfosco | 6:46 PM
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And it also sounds like further confirmation of this church as a good choice for you? I mean, like you said, that's the first time you heard such a thing, and how about the timing!?
That from church #10? If so, that's a REAL winner of a church!
I think in all my church-going days, I only remember one Valentine's weekend sermon that was not the typical one you described. It's unfortunate that's not more common. :-/
Ours today was about Revelations. The church in Laodicea was criticized for being lukewarm. Nothing to do with marriage or romance! ;)
this wasn't planned because it was valentine's weekend; they're going through I Pet and chapter 3 fell this sunday.
and yes, it's church #10. i'm going to miss next week cuz i'll be out of town, but i fully intend to start inquiring about small groups and whatnot the week after. :)
That's exciting! Also, you were up late last night!
I agree with Chelley - it sounds like this is the right church :D
Oops - this is Hobbitsister
chelley - i had today off. :)
and hi hobbitsister who is not jamison. :)
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