Message Notes

Made for More

Week 3 – Marriage – Dave Lanuti, Hope’s Marriage Pastor

People can get stuck in life controlled by fear, shame or just thinking they aren’t enough. But, those are lies the world tells us. During this series, we’ll focus on how we can be free from the past to transform our marriages, children, finances and how we live our lives. God made us for more.

• Our marriages are Made for More than what we realize.

The root cause of every struggle in every marriage is SELFISHNESS.

Paul warns Timothy about selfishness.

         2 Timothy 3:1-2a (ESV)

You don’t have marriage problems. You have a heart problem.

Everyone hopes their marriage will change for the better. FEW people are willing to change themselves.

In Matthew 6, Jesus warns us against seeking and building the wrong kingdom.

         Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

My ME kingdom is INCOMPATIBLE with my spouse’s.

         Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

The way Jesus loves is the complete opposite of being selfish.

         Philippians 2:6-8 (ESV)

         1 John 4:19 (ESV)

If you’re ready to improve your marriage:

1. Lay down your crown.
2. Seek His Kingdom.
3. Love because He loved you first.

You can’t fix everything about your marriage today, but you CAN change the direction you’re heading in marriage right now.

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