July 17, 2011
Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Lasting marriage comes from an enduring commitment to one another.

I. Dedicate yourself to your spouse.  (1-7)
            A. You belong to your spouse.
            B. Abstention must be temporary.

II. Consider carefully the demands of marriage.  (8-9)
            A. Being single has advantages.
            B. Being married may be essential.

III. Allow God to reign in your marriage.  (10-16)
            A. Don’t divorce over your faith.
            B. Don’t despair over abandonment.
            C. Don’t miss the work God is doing.