SINGLEDr Chris Onwugamba

OBJECTIVES• A Marriage Seminar• Wisdom for Christian Singles• Necessary Preparations

MEMORY VERSE

“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the

field; and afterwards build thine house”(Proverbs 24:27)

NEED FOR PREPARATION

“Nobody succeeds in a battle by manufacturing his weapon on the battlefield”

“If you begin to prepare your food when you are already hungry, you are bound to make mistakes”

TARGETS

ASingle and satisfied

Single and searching

Single and stupid

BSingle and confused

Single and convinced

Single and committed

Single and in courtship

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Marriage is good Marriage is important

Most people will be married

A man finds a wife

Marriage is for mutual benefit

God has blueprints for successful marriage

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STUPID MISTAKES OF SINGLES• Marriage Without Premarital Preparation• Marriage based on recommendations, sentiments and

sympathy• Sexual Involvement Before Marriage

• Cohabitation Before Marriage

• Marriage without Courtship

• Ignore Danger Signs

• Marriage Without Consent

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PREPARATIONS FOR MARRIAGE

MATE

Maturity

Calling

Career

Spirituality

Understanding

Development

MAXIMIZING YOUR SINGLEHOOD

Love and enjoy yourself

Learn Self Discipline

Focus on GodBe committed to a causeFind a mentorPractice SelflessnessDevelop your faith

READINESS FOR MARRIAGE

ReadyBasic essentials

Ready to leave and cleave

ReasonWhy am I getting into

the relationship?

RestlessIt is no longer good to

be alone

ReassuranceInner conviction and outer circumstances

When should I start the search?

PRINCIPLES FOR THE SEARCH

How do I get my right partner?

Covenant Conviction Consultation Counselin

g Consent Conformity Courtship

BEFORE YOU SAY “YES”

Confirm

Clarify

Caution

Check

Commune

Consult

Communication is key

Candor is critical

Compare Notes

Cultivate Friendship

Chemistry is challenging

Call it a quit if necessary

CHRISTIAN COURTSHIP

The success of the marriage

depends to a large extent on the

success of the courtship

Grow UpThink DeepPray Through

Plan WellWork Hard

Trust GodWatch Out

WRAP UP

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THANK YOU