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Part 10: A Happy Couple

Message

  1. God’s definition of a marriage: 
    1. “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” Paul: Ephesians 5:31, Jesus: Matthew 19:5, Moses: Genesis 2:24
      1. A man leaves father and mother . . .
      2. Unites to his wife . . .
      3. Two become one flesh.
  2. Wife’s responsibility:
    1. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
    2. The wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33b
  3. Husbands’ responsibility:
    1. Sacrificial love. Husbands, love your wife as Christ loved the church, giving himself up. Ephesians 5:25
    2. Sanctifying love . . . to present her holy and blameless Ephesians 5:26-27
    3. Providing love . . . Love your wife as your own body . . .feed their body. Ephesians 5:29a
    4. Cherishing love . . . care for their body. Ephesians 5:29b
    5. Secure love . . . Therefore, a man will leave and cleave. Ephesians 5:31
  4. A marriage lived this way is a powerful representation of Jesus and His church to the world. Ephesians 5:32

Announcements

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, we will continue in the book of Ephesians in chapter 6 on parenting. Hope to see you then!
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: We have put together our Christmas boxes again this year. Final call DUE TODAY.
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CYCLE RIDE: TODAY, November 19th - 3:00pm at St Cloud Wal-Mart for a fun, fall motorcycle ride to Lake Wales for dinner and a super time. Start your engines!
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MISSIONS: Mission Trip Interest meeting December 10th right after church in conference room. This is for Louisiana Youth group trip and Cuba trip.
YOUTH CONNECT FALL FESTIVAL: Tonight, bring an appetizer to share and a friend to Deric & Kerri’s from 4-7 for a fun Thanksgiving celebration! 1764 W Virginia Dr, Kissimmee
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CONNECT: Saturday, Dec 2nd 7:00pm at Kim Dorsey’s house. Bring a White Elephant gift exchange and come out for deserts drinks and a great festive evening!