"Bringing Sexy Back Week 2 sermon notes"

People in your life are meant to share it not be it!

Big Idea: Never become pre occupied with who you are with that you forget who you are!

3 words to remember when you are dating!
“IT WONT LAST”

90% of the time you wont marry the person you are dating in high school! It has happened, but it is a rare occasion.

Don’t get emotionally tied into it (watch your words)
Don’t get physically tied into it! (don’t get caught up in kissing etc)

The more you get tied into it, the more hurt comes out at the end!
EXAMPLE: you said you would never hurt me, I gave you my virginity and you’re breaking up with me…



How to have a Christian relationship!
1. PRIORITIZE
Matthew 6:33
Seek first God's kingdom and what God wants.
Then all your other needs will be met as well

Illustration: Triangle


2. Set boundaries
Lord, I am overflowing with your blessing, just as you promised. Now teach
me good judgment as well as knowledge. For your laws are my guide.
Psalms 119: 65-66 TLB

Determine now what will be accepted and not accepted!
Whether or not you will be alone, time you talk on the phone, time you spend with each other

Illustration: River and its banks!


3. Plan
Proverbs 18:9
He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer

When going out on a date, make a PLAN!! Idle mind is a devils workshop

4. Accountability
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another
Have someone who can hold you accountable with you dating life


5. Parents must approve
Eph 6:2
Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a
promise)

IN my opinion God cant bless a relationship based out of disobedience!

"Bringing Sexy Back Week 1 sermon notes"

"Bringing Sexy Back as an individual"

Big Idea: Be Somebody worth dating!

Don’t try to fix up the outside when the inside needs to be fixed! You can have the looks, arms, abs, the body but if you are a jerk, and you don’t know Christ its all over with!

The ones who are “SEXY” on the outside but ugly on the inside will be the ones you spend the night with, but not the rest of your life with!

Being attractive on the outside but ugly on the inside will lead to a lonely life.

Big Idea: Be somebody worth dating!

Be somebody that they can bring home to mom and dad, and not hide you behind their backs!

Someone who has their priorities in order.

Matthew 6:33

Puts God first! REALLY does (not just talk, but actions to back up the talk)

To be the best person worth dating, have a REAL relationship with Jesus Christ!

Someone who is Honest

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are trying hard to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right.

They don’t want to be lied to! Be honest is all things! Once trust is broken its hard to get back

Someone who is Kind

Col 3:12-13

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ¹³Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Nobody wants to date a complete jerk! Not just kind to get what they want!

Be nice to people!

Someone who is humble

Proverbs 22:4

Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

Don’t be so full of yourself you cant appreciate the person you are with. Also don’t think that you are perfect!

Someone who can encourage

Proverbs 12:25

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

Don’t be the one who always puts people down with your words.