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The Fifth Commandment - Honor Father and Mother

Date written: September 22nd, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother PROPOSITION:In this lesson we will study the fifth commandment, honor thy

The Good Father (Audio Sermon)

"The Good Father"

The Second Command

Date written: June 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:36-40 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Second Command PROPOSITION: What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? How do I practice it? Where do I start? Objectives: That each would

Family and Friends – What Are They?

Today is our fifth annual Family and Friends day at the Berryville church of Christ. We're glad you're here, whether you be family or friend! The Bible tells us both what is a family and what is a friend. I

The Second Command (Audio Sermon)

The Second Command

The Beauty of the Word "Mother"

Date written: May 13th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:20 The Beauty of the Word “Mother” SUBJECT: Mother's Day TITLE: The Beauty of the Word “Mother” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at the spiritual beauty of motherhood in an acronym:

Is dating wrong?

Could you go over the wrongs of dating like Willie (Franklin) did? My boyfriend says it's stupid. Should I agree?

Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God's authority?

Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God's authority or did God give this authority?

Must a Christian widow marry a Christian?

In 1 Corinthians 7:39, Paul writes, " The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the
Can I divorce my husband because he is not the leader financially, emotionally, or physically? For three years now I have been the head in my house. I feel as if I am the man and he is the woman.

May a person divorced on account of abuse remarry?

My question is related to divorce. Recently a friend of mine divorced her husband on account of pyhsical abuse. She was finally tired of his violent behavior so she left him. My question is, is it okay for her to

An Overview of God's Home

July 20th, 2004 Genesis 1:26-28 SUBJECT: Home TITLE: An Overview of God’s Home PROPOSITION: To look at the origin, design, responsibilities, and functions of the home as God made it. OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to explain what God

Love and Loving God

When my wife and I got married close to thirteen years ago and my parents asked us why we wanted to get married, we replied, "because we love each other." I will never forget the words that my dad told

I don't love my husband, but he is faithful. What can I do?

I am a member of the church and have a question about divorce. I committed fornication and became pregnant. I married the father thinking that was the "right" thing to do but now realize that two wrongs don't make a

Should I marry my pregnant girlfriend?

What is the appropriate thing to do biblically if a boy gets his girlfriend pregnant before he is married to her. He is a Christian and she is a baptist.Do they have to get married? He plans on supporting the

Should Christians Oppose Homosexual Marriage?

One might think that the answer to this question is obvious. Faithful Christians should oppose homosexuality in all forms (Romans 1:26, 27). So where does the question come from? I have heard from a few different people who don't think

A Mother's Day Prayer

Date written: May 9th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Tim.2:1, 2 SUBJECT: Mothers' Day TITLE: A Mothers' Day Prayer PROPOSITION: My prayer for Mothers' Day is that 1) mothers love their children, 2) husbands honor their wives as mothers, 3) children

Why should I be punished for divorce when it's not my fault?

I do not understand all the teachings on divorce and remarriage. I would like to understand how it all works. I've had two husbands who were terrible men. I realize I am the one that twice filed for divorce. Am
From your message at address below.. God's Ideal Family 2. As Adults 1) Children don't stop being children just because they are grown up. 2) Parents still have a responsibility to love and support them. 3) Children still have the

Honorable Marriage

Date written: March 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Hebrews 13:4 SUBJECT: Family TITLE: Honorable Marriage PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at things that define an honorable marriage. Marriage is honorable when 1) God says it is honorable. 2) It

Are mixed relationships wrong?

Are mixed relationships wrong?

Can you love Jesus without loving your spouse?

I heard a TV minister say that if you could not learn to love your spouse then you could not learn to love Jesus. Is this true?

Adultery

"Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband" (Merriam-Webster). This is expressly forbidden by God (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:28; Matthew 5:32). It is not

The Bonds of Christian Family

Date written: November 14th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 3:15 Subject: Family Title: The Bonds of Christian Family Proposition: As Christians, we are bonded together as family because 1) we have the same birth, 2) we have the same

Does God honor all marriages?

I am a brother in Christ and I want to know, Does God honors all marriages?