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Get Help /// Part 5

March 10, 2024 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Proverbs 4:5–7, Philippians 2:3–4

Why do we feel the need to jump into a dating relationship with the intent of hearing the words "I love you" and setting a wedding date? If we would slow our dating role it may in turn help our marriage. As we learn to honor Christ in our dating relationship it will lead to honoring Christ in our marriage!

Change Your Mind About Marriage /// Part 4

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Ephesians 5:28–29, Ephesians 5:33, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 5:21–25

If you could change 2 aspects of your marriage what would you change? Many of us assume more money, better schedule, more attractive version of self or spouse, but what would you change to improve your marriage? Today’s passage is very misunderstood, but in it Paul lays out the framework for a healthy marriage. There are 2 key ingredients that are necessary: Respect and Sacrifice.

Red Flags /// Part 3

February 25, 2024 • Pastor Marc Neppl • 1 Corinthians 6:14, Deuteronomy 7:3–4, Proverbs 31:11, Ephesians 5:5–8, James 1:19–20

Marriage is much easier when you want to raise kids, plan your weekend, determine what values your home will and won’t celebrate if you both are on the same page. Paul knows you can’t build a foundation together if you’re not even in agreement what to build a life upon. Who we spend the most time with will influence our faith, values, our world view and so much more.

How To Prepare For Marriage /// Part 2

February 18, 2024 • Pastor Marc Neppl • 1 Corinthians 7, Galatians 5:18–24, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

Would it surprise you to know that the average age for marriage today is 28.5 for females and 30 for males? It’s no wonder most don’t save sex for marriage as people are now on average, 15-20 years beyond puberty by the time they are married. So was Paul right when he said "it is good not to be married" or when he said to marry quickly if "they cannot control themselves?" Maybe Paul was addressing people who view marriage as an idol or status to obtained above the blessing that God ordains through marriage.

Why Do Marriages Fail? /// Part 1

February 11, 2024 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Genesis 2:24, Hebrews 13:4, Proverbs 18:22, Matthew 19:3–12

There are so many questions to consider for lasting relationships. Why do most marriages fail? How do I know if someone is "marriage material"? How do I know if I am? How can I prepare for marriage? How do we protect our marriage from being another statistic? What does a healthy relationship look like anyway? By the time we think through all of the "what ifs" we may conclude that marriage will require too many feelings which may exhaust us. Marriage is a commitment of personal sacrifice to your spouse for the purpose of a Christ centered relationship in your marriage!

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