Sex And Celibacy

March 1, 2020 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: United

Topic: Bible Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Big Idea: Whatever gift you find yourself with in Christ, celebrate singleness with celibacy and marriage with sex.

1. The right context for sex: marital monogamy (vv. 1-2)-
Dangers of sexual sin when single:

2. The right commitment to sex: mutuality (vv. 3-4)-

3. The right concession from sex: a short stint (vv. 5-6)-

3 Reasons married couples deprive one another today
Leverage-
Punishment-
Disconnect-

b. 4 Keys to abstinence in marriage 
Should be agreed upon-
Should be limited-
Should be prayerful-
Should resume-

4. The right attitude about sex and celibacy: gifts from God (v. 7)
Gift of celibacy-
Gift of sex in marriage-
How do I know what gift I have?

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