Message: Divorce
I.
Introduction
a.
The
second most popular topic choice for current issues was, Divorce.
b.
Divorce
is something that tears open families causing deep wounds that take years to
heal, if they ever do.
c.
How many
of you come from a family where there has been a divorce?
d.
When I
saw this as the 2nd most popular vote my first thought was…what am I
going to do? My parents are married,
they have been since before I was born.
There was only one point when I felt like there was real trouble in the
marriage.
e.
My
parents were really fighting, yelling and screaming at each other, and I went
out into the farm area, because I couldn’t take it anymore. All of a sudden my dad came out of the house,
slammed the door, went to his truck, slammed the door and drove off down the
road. It was at that moment I started to
contemplate what it would be like to live only with my mom. Later that evening my dad came home and they
mended their marriage, I still have no idea what it was about. But that was the closest it ever got for me.
f.
I could
stand up here and do a sermon on divorce, but I thought it would be better to
turn to a couple of our leaders who have dealt or are dealing with divorce in
their life. Beyond that I asked the other leaders to be up here to add their
wisdom to the pile. So tonight I am
going to ask questions to this group and hopefully you will leave with some
hope if you are dealing with this in your life right now.
g.
If you
have a question you would like to ask, please raise your hand and I will call
on you.
II.
Body
a. General Questions About
Divorce
a.
Why do you think divorce
is so prevalent?
b.
Do you think it is ever
right to get divorced?
c.
Why is divorce so bad?
d.
Why is marriage so
difficult?
e.
What is a good way to
avoid divorce?
b. Those Who Have Experienced
Divorce
a.
How has divorce affected
you and your life/what is your experience with divorce?
b.
What was the most
difficult part of the divorce?
c.
Did you ever blame
yourself for the divorce?
d.
Did you get angry/sad?
e.
What were some ways you
dealt with divorce?
f.
Did you ever ask God to
stop the divorce? Why didn’t he help?
g.
How have you found
healing after the divorce?
h.
Was there anything good
that came from the divorce?
c. Advice For Those Going Through Divorce
a.
What can I do/should I
do if my parents are getting divorced?
b.
What should I do if a
parent tries to get me to pick a side?
c.
How can I or should I
even forgive my parents?
d.
Does it ever get easier?
III.
Conclusion
a. There are some of you that are having to deal
with a divorce, maybe it already happened or maybe it is happening right now.
b. The things we wanted to communicate to you
tonight are:
a.
You are
not alone
b.
God can
help you forgive and find healing from the pain
c.
When you
get married you don’t have to repeat the cycle of divorce
c. Have leaders stand in front of table, invite
anyone who wants prayer to come and get prayed with by leaders.
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