FBC Seminole – January 23, 2022 | First Baptist Church Seminole

For Better or Worse

Romance is all about pursuit. Is it possible that the God who designed sex, desire, singleness and marriage also designed the way for humanity to pursue it? In these messages, we unpack God’s vision for romance and use God’s Word to talk about the pursuit of Intimacy.

Psalms 23:6 NLT

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Pursuing Christ Through Your Marriage

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We pursue what we prize.

We chase what we cherish.

Pursuit isn’t grounded in reciprocation, but in a heart of reconciliation.

It’s a love for better or worse.

Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace.

1. A heart of reconciliation takes the lead

If you don’t like what you are getting – look at what you are giving.

Secrecy destroys intimacy.

Awkward is better than avoidance.

Peace and Rest for Ladies

We invite all ladies in Seminole to join us for this lunch and conference, featuring Ashely Willis and Shaunti Feldhahn. In her talk, Ashley Willis will reveal what God’s peace really is and how we, as Christ-followers, can pursue, protect, and promote it in our lives. It is possible to find rest for your soul – even with life’s demands. Shaunti will use her research and truths from God’s word to show you how to find rest.
The cost of the conference is $15 per person.
Childcare will be provided on a limited, first-come, first-served basis, for $10 per child and no more than $20 per family.

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Genesis 3:7 NLT

7 At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.

Genesis 3:8-9 NLT

8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. 9 Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”

Psalms 23:6 NLT

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

2. A heart of reconciliation understands the assignment.

Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT

1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

A word to Singles: I will pursue the One while preparing for the two.

A word to Marrieds: I’ll always seek the One with my two.

Weekend to Remember

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Hosea 3:1-3 NLT

1 Then the Lord said to me, “Go and love your wife again, even though she commits adultery with another lover. This will illustrate that the Lord still loves Israel, even though the people have turned to other gods and love to worship them.” 2 So I bought her back for fifteen pieces of silver and five bushels of barley and a measure of wine. 3 Then I said to her, “You must live in my house for many days and stop your prostitution. During this time, you will not have sexual relations with anyone, not even with me.”

Hosea 11:8-9 NLT

8 “Oh, how can I give you up, Israel?How can I let you go?How can I destroy you like Admahor demolish you like Zeboiim?My heart is torn within me, and my compassion overflows. 9 No, I will not unleash my fierce anger.I will not completely destroy Israel, for I am God and not a mere mortal.I am the Holy One living among you, and I will not come to destroy.

Hosea 14:4 NLT

4 The Lord says,“Then I will heal you of your faithlessness; my love will know no bounds, for my anger will be gone forever.

Hosea 2:19-20 NLT

19 I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. 20 I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord.