The message series What is Best for Us? Seeking God in Our Relationships concludes Sunday with a message on a classic but controversial passage on marriage, Ephesians 5:15-33. I have probably received as much reaction to this sermon series as anything that I have ever done. I want to share with you some helpful resources from my collection and some that I’ve discovered in the course of preparing the series. Also, you can go back and listen to any of the messages that you’ve missed here:
Links to the Messages
- Why Are We Here? May 14, 2017, Gene Cornett, Genesis 1:26–31, 2:15–25
- Misconceptions Of Singleness May 21, 2017 Gene Cornett, 1 Corinthians 7
- Marriage – A Memorial To The Lord May 28, 2017 Gene Youngblood, Malachi
- We’ve Kissed Sanity Goodbye: What Does The Bible Say About Dating? June 4, 2017, Gene Cornett, Genesis 24
- Anger Issues?: Why Grace is Our Only Hope, June 11, 2017, Gene Cornett, Ephesians 6:1-4
- Evidence of Being Filled with the Spirit, June 18, 2017, Gene Cornett, Ephesians 5:15-33
Audio sermons discovered preparing for the messages on singleness and dating. All these are well worth your time.
- Preparing for the Ultimate Marriage: Mark 3:31-35; Matthew 6:33 by J.D. Greear
- How am I Supposed to Find a Spouse?: Genesis 24:1–27 by J.D Greear
- Misconceptions About Singleness by Sam Allberry
- Traditional Sexuality, Radical Community: A Forum with Wes Hill This was from a conference that happened here in Richmond at Third Church here in April.
Two books I encourage every parent in the church to read:
- The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis – and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance by Ben Sasse
- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
Books on marriage referenced in the series I highly recommend:
- The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God Paperback by Timothy and Kathy Keller
- Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be, by Christopher Ash
- The Mingling of Souls: God’s Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption, by Matt and Lauren Chandler
I’m so looking forward to seeing you and worshipping and serving the Lord with you this Sunday.
Gene