Maximizing Singleness May 17, 2009

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Maximizing Singleness May 17, 2009

Introduction GROWTH of Singleness

Introduction GROWTH of Singleness Why Should the Church Care?

Singleness 1 Corinthians 7:6-9 (p. 1132) By Calling By Choice Matthew 19:10-12 (p. 975)

Singleness By Circumstances Timing Widowed Divorced By Calling By Choice By Circumstances Timing Widowed Divorced

Singleness How does God view this? God Commends Singleness! By Calling By Choice By Circumstances How does God view this? God Commends Singleness!

Singleness Is Wholeness

Challenges People’s Expectations or Pressure Fitting in to a Family Culture Loneliness

Challenges Sexual Temptations Self-Centeredness

Benefits The Man-Shaped Pillow:

Benefits 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Undivided Devotion to Christ Flexibility & Mobility

Benefits Fruitfulness! Isaiah 54:1

Conclusion VICTORY in Singleness Comes from an UNDISTRACTED DEVOTION to Christ.