Outline for a sermon preached on June 3, 2018, as part of “The Lord of the Rings” series entitled “The Habbit.”

INTRODUCTION

  1. The LOTR Book Background.
  2. Romance, intimacy and sex are all good things
  3. What about my past?
  4. There are two basic parts to a relationship:
    1. Outward.
    2. Inward.
  5. Genesis 2:9.
  6. Attraction distraction: This culture focuses on the wrong part of a relationship.

OUTLINE

  1. God brings the ring when you are ready.
    1. Attraction distraction: This culture will rush you.
    2. Do not wish your years away.
    3. Say “No” to something average today so you can say “Yes” to something better tomorrow.
  2. Great mate traits.
    1. No one is better than the wrong one.
    2. That person is not as perfect as your hormones are telling you.
  3. U comes before Us.
    1. You need a better you.
    2. You attract what you are.
    3. Believe better about yourself.
    4. Do not date a non-Christian.

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER.