Part 10: A Happy Couple
Message
- God’s definition of a marriage:
- “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
- A man leaves father and mother . . .
- Unites to his wife . . .
- Two become one flesh.
- “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
- Wife’s responsibility:
- Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
- The wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33b
- Husbands’ responsibility:
- Sacrificial love. Husbands, love your wife as Christ loved the church, giving himself up. Ephesians 5:25
- Sanctifying love . . . to present her holy and blameless Ephesians 5:26-27
- Providing love . . . Love your wife as your own body . . .feed their body. Ephesians 5:29a
- Cherishing love . . . care for their body. Ephesians 5:29b
- Secure love . . . Therefore, a man will leave and cleave. Ephesians 5:31
- 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!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
MONEY LIFE: We are preparing to launch new groups in January for our Money Matters series. Keep an eye out for more information. Invite anyone who needs financial help!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: We have put together our Christmas boxes again this year. Final call DUE TODAY.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
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!
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
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!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
MONEY LIFE: We are preparing to launch new groups in January for our Money Matters series. Keep an eye out for more information. Invite anyone who needs financial help!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: We have put together our Christmas boxes again this year. Final call DUE TODAY.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
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!
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
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!