Singleness, Sex and Self-Control | Steven Furtick 

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Looking for that type of woman! Its amazing to know that someone else is desiring the same thing!

Couldn’t have said it better myself < 3 I’m praying with you!

Trusting God for His perfect time... Always praying for that man..

M still trusting in God's timing . Though the society is judging already including my family and friends sometimes I feel like m alone and on my own in this world but I still look up to you Lord. It might sound too late for people but to you its never late I know for sure. Man bring that Godly partner in my life

I love it... What 🔥 are you feeding? God wants to set you on fire with his purpose, power and his plan for you

I felt that too. Because I’ve been down that road.

Steven Furtick got married at a very young age so not sure how he’s an expert

Deborah Reece just because someone is married at a young age doesn’t mean he didn’t know temptation as a teenager or know temptation in other things as an adult.

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Wow...so true Makes alot of sense 🤔

Love this 👏🏼

Yes...and when we know Jesus as our best friend we are married to Jesus be the right one for Him..Acts 1:8 live to share Him in His power and love.....then He will lead/guide us as we pray, not my will but thine/yours be done, if I am not willing to do it, change my will so I will be willing to do it, amen

Love this

I agree 100%

yes they should teach this kind of topic. They are more on married one and leave out the single ones

Yes strong 💪. But weak when BUTS come in. Help me Lord

Yes,i agree, may the Lord bless us the young ones🙏🙏we just need Him more an more in our life,,,without Him our lifes would be destroyed, but thank Jezus Christ for He died on Calvarie 🙌🙌 ,Let us give all of us to God as Jezus did.

Applies to this single 60 year old too😂

So true

Preach!

Very true

Amen!!!

So when Adam needed companionship God created Jesus and gave him to Adam.

I get you..

That's my life!

My Dream Life I am 21 and have never been in a relationship. Take this time to get super close to God. God has always shown me through other people what I Was Not Missing” continue to submit and let God fill you ❤️

Sometime it feel like Iam the only one.

Okay well I

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Love this :)

That was absolutely amazing!!!❤

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Gangster!

Amen! I'm 45 years old, and I've been single for 3½ years now. It's the longest I've ever been single. I've always felt that "need" to have someone to complete me, and make me feel validated. I still believe that, for me anyway, I have someone who will be my life partner... and I want badly to meet her. But the difference for me at this point in my life is that I know that I don't "need" her nearly as much as I need God. And that without God at the center, anything or anyone I have in my life will be incomplete. I still struggle with the fire of passion and desire some, but I know that... and I know that I don't want to act on that in and of itself. I have most of my life, and it's NEVER worked out! I know that God is working on me, growing me, and making me the best version of myself... so that when I do meet the woman whom God has been doing the same thing for, it will be His will, for His glory. He tells me to take heart, be patient, and love with ALL of my heart. And He will provide EVERYTHING that I need, and that He planned for me... and for her. Live blessed! ❤️🙏✌️

@@LovinGodandmusic Thank you for sharing, I loved it when you said "I don't need her nearly as much as I need God". That's so true. God bless you in your journey 💯❤️

Wow well said sister

Moitshepi plaatjie sane here sis

That's my prayer put all my focus on Jesus Christ Amen 🙏❤

That is very true

Amen to that

@@GROENAASMusic but now ur single again?

I've seen that.

Amen Amen and Amen all it takes is the wrong one to Start the fire

Same. Right there with you. Falling in love with God and Christ

@@irenecyp Yes more and more everyday. Learning to trust them... even when the situation looks impossible at times:)

Amen🙌💙🙏🕊

YOU AND ME TOO🙏👍🏼😄🖐

Thank you. Not ready for men at all. Its been 5 months since my breakup in 10 years (ship). God wants me 💐💖💥🙏👋

Bilbobagins K actually yes

It would have to become suddenly interesting, relevant, helpful or true for that...

It should

Amen.

Amen.

Amen, this give me hope that i will find my soulmate soon and that she will be with god like me

@@GonzoTheMystic please Capital G great point tho

Moral- don't settle

Amen hun....may God hear your prayer

I needed to read this! My little teenage heart is still going through the heartbreak and I can’t wait to meet the man that i can grow with

Yes Wanjiru...

I have been single for over three years now, and I honestly don't think I was meant to be in a long-term relationship. I have far more peace in my life now than I ever had when I was in relationships... for me, it just feels right being single

True

Dang right I can buy anything I want!

I recommend you lookup this message on RU-vid: _"The Baptism Of Fire"_ by Zac Poonen. Peace to you!

Not too drastic when you compare it to the Bible; "if you're eye causes you to sin, pluck it out"!! Good on you and may you live your best life in Christ Jesus

Not drastic, but wise. Do not awaken love until the right time.

Amen

I hate love songs tbh

I left my toxic ex in October and it was among the best decisions I've ever made. It's almost been 10 months and I've found so much inner peace and self love through God. He wasn't an unbeliever, but he was a narcissist so he didn't think much of God. We talked about marriage all the time, but I would have lived a life of misery if I decided to stay. He was everything on God's list of who you shouldn't associate with

This goes out to all the people, who have broke up their marriage. I feel you, brothers and sisters. You have been treated bad. I pray that God will give you peace and lead you on the right way.🙏🏼 I and my wife broke up marriage 5 months ago. I thank God for everybody who prayed for us!

Why choose to burn?

God wouldn’t want you to burn

Am going through this right now.

Alex lé Duke Sawa, tuko tayari

tuko pamoja

Kabisa

Itabidii

Go ahead!

Please see this post that has information that will help you overcome (Revelation 2:7): _Freedom From Sin_ bitly[DOTCOM]/SalvationFromSin Please make sure to use an actual dot and no brackets in the link above. I hope this works. Peace to you!

Amen 🙏🏾 .

Amen.

I'm struggling with this to. I need God's help. IN Jesus name Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

And there are people who are past 30 waiting which is when the doubt really does kick in. You might need to seek confirmation more and more but it can build strength

I've never laughed that hard hearing a sermon

Same

I agree. thats number 1 all time

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Its kinda funny but bad words.

@@rotola1268 hi

I love this perspective! So helpful!

Sexual frustration is just one of the side effects of being single. The bible gave it as the main reason for marriage because it is a recurrent urge that does not go away but rather increases with time.

People should only listen to the word of GOD! Not what the church tells you to do. The church can’t save you only through Christ our lord. We need to follow the word as it is and not try to form it into our benefit!

I'm 30 and single too. Remember, you're not alone even if you FEEL lonely. Be in God's word daily and serve at your church if you're not already. Focus on God's Kingdom. You can be used greatly as a single person. "Seek first the Kingdom of God and everything else will be added to you." Matt 6:33

I am 32 and single. I’ve had a lot of tough times but this message has directed me so well. I’m praying for you guys, I know it’s difficult ❤️🔥

I'm 30 & single too!

Trust me, God is trying to protect you. It's not all that it's cracked up to be. I'm 27 and have had way too many "mismanaged" relationships to count. In my opinion, one relationship with the person you marry is all you need. You won't need experience when you're fit with the spouse God made for you!

hope hehe you are lying. relax deep breath...you have the most meaningful relationship with Jesus. So you love yourself as is, for we cant love another more than we love ourselves ...others will see this a content person and meaningful friendship relationships (not toxic negative) will grow. let go...and let God....our shepherd I shall not want...then either way we cant lose....and He is there to comfort our heart ..through it all. not my will by thine be done, amen...

Actually, no... All these pastors (that cannot relate) their message is the same: stop being depressed over your barrenness and just “be on fire/work harder” for God (in the church ofcourse)... They’ll also keep twisting scripture to fit their narratives, implying that all the 50+ translations of the Bible are not accurate... Point is: they’ll lay hands on a barren couple (because the lack of a miracle is a bad look), but are never genuinely willing to lay hands on the most lucrative group: young single people... he didn’t really give any advice to those of us who have been faithful, productive, celibate and waiting for 20 years and are hurting because of loneliness and humiliation... Once again, these pastors are all about exploitation, not spirituality...

@@LL949 It also seems like a lot of churches are buying into the whole don't have kids thing. Why are there no get togethers for young adults? Why are we not encouraged to date other believers in the church? Why are so few saying "be fruitful and multiply". Why are so many adopting the LGBT agenda? I see beautiful young women that only talk to gay guys- that's not right. We need a shifting and transformation back to traditional Christian Bible values, ie straight masculinity and straight femininity.

Amen!

I agree with you completely...

LL949 what more does he need to say than what the Bible's given us? Paul already told us in his letters- and Pastor Steven relayed the message in a manner that's more relatable for people to understand today. The answers are in the Bible so we just gotta read and keep faithful u know?

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God blesses🥰

I've been in the exact same situation n ik how you feel.. I'll pray for you God bless you.

we are to be bond servants/slaves to Jesus....He has the perfect plan for each of us, pray not my will but thine be done, amen and be a witness to the lost Acts 1:8 in power and care, and yet don't be unequally yoked=don't get emotionally attached to an unbeliever even as a friend.....simply share care

God help you and give you strength to overcome.

Me too. 💪❤

Amen that's good as it's very challenging as a person can end up doing mastubation.

I was not expecting a sermon to be so fun and just what i needed too hear

Stop it. Come up

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So sorry 😥, may God give you strength and his Peace❤

Tiffany Morgan , I’m praying for you. It is hard but every it gets better. I’ve been a widow for 10 yrs now..

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God bless you in Jesus Christ name

Dear sister may the Lord bless you very soon.May He fulfill the desires of your heart to find romantic love once again and bless your union with the right man.

God can change anyone, even the heart of a king (Proverbs 21:1). Separation from an abuser to be single is okay (1 Corinthians 7:11), however, divorce is only permitted when the unbeliever departs (requests for it - 1 Corinthians 7:15). There is nothing God cannot do, he can save your husband, change him and bring him back to you. Love you. Please read Luke 1:37, Jeremiah 32:17, Job 42:2. You might pray for God to work on both of you, to enhance your comparability.

@@olayeo5002 Thank you for support. I have moved on from my ex husband. He was physically abusive, mentally abusive, attempted to harm me on multiple occasions, attempted to harm our daughter when she was a newborn because she wouldn't stop crying. He was a nonbeliever and told me he became to worship Satan. I thought I could change him but I was very wrong. Only God can change someone. I now wait for a man of God from our Lord and Savior. God bless and thank you again.

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God minister to me a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding on to them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay be in your life, with an evil mirror, and a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford to these motherless foundation (Sunday MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact where ever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Deliver them to the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2348083907256) tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you...................

Not always.

Tonia, I just started listening to him last year; and I've since found that some of my Facebook friends listen to him. He's really good. There is a "library" of his sermons.

I'm 17 and I'm happy to hear this message.

@@sebrina.samuels same

Now I'm 17 & feel very strongly..Wish God bless in future to get a good guy

Amen. This is what my sister is going through. She is 31 and because I got married at 22 and I'm the older sister, it's been hard for her at times to watch my family grow and I'm approaching 13 years in a few months. I've been very transparent with her about all that marriage entails; the struggles, the heartbreaks and the joyful time. We lost our father tragically a few months ago as he was killed by a drunk driver. one of the most difficult things she's expressed is now our dad will never get to walk her down the isle. I've encouraged her to take this time to put Jesus Christ first in everything and make him the reason she does what she does. Glorify God in everything you do and when you delight yourself in the Lord, he will give you the desires of your heart. When you're married, the struggle to make time for God will intensify, and yet you'll need to lean on him even more. So i would encourage you to do the same. When it's no longer at the forefront, that is when you know it's no longer an idol and God can really move. That doesn't mean he's not preparing the other person, but that he sometimes is waiting on us to get out of the way. Praying for you. blessings

Rackz Crazy channel I feel you, I too am in my 30’s,that feeling pressured is real....every time someone would ask “still single?” “When would you have a child?” And the insensitivity to go even further and remind you that you’re not getting younger and your biological clock is ticking 🙄. Well I have learned to ignore.... since I’ve started taking my Christianity seriously I have come to realize that I wasn’t ready for marriage, and I am the one that actually needs processing and preparing. I bless God for his revelation and for giving me the grace to finally endure and understand that being single is not that bad. He wants to be our first love. He does know our desires...... I’m allowing him to intervene in my life fully now.

@@shannajohn5877 being single is blessing. And only God knows our future.. God bless you sister

@@thevaldezfamily4605 thanks sis

Rackz Crazy channel Amen and may he bless you also. Have an overcoming day in Jesus

theRTT I’ve learned in singleness it’s best to focus on becoming this best person you can be for yourself first then your future partner. Use the season to prepare, so when you do enter a courtship you know how to sustain it

i feel you bro. am 22 still single and virgin bro! and proud of it... yes its diff. but its our choice to follow Jesus and his plan

I agree with Creativve Slick. From my own personal experience I can tell you, as soon as I gave God a complete “yes”, and focused on myself, God gave me my now fiancé. God is faithful! And He’s so good. It wasn’t even a month after I made that choice to the Lord that he gave me the desire of my heart. Not saying it will or won’t happen for you that fast but the Lord is faithful to His servants! Keep pressing in His presence.

1. Keep in mind you're not the only single person in the world. 2. It's possible to get someone who is saving themselves too...It's about values and you can decide to get such a person...it can be upto you...decide and pray about it. 3. Ask God to work on you to create an independent and content character, where you are happy and you have healthy self love for yourself. He did it for me. Glory to God....It doesn't happen over night though. He can help you to be self aware and assertive about who you are...find your identity in Him...and ask for discerning too so that you can tell fake ppl from a mile away and you will never waste time on them. 3. Keep meditating on the word of God. You'll grow (spiritually, mentally and emotionally) to be a real man of substance! 👌👌👌 4. Pray for a good circle of friends. And stay away from shallow minded ppl. Keep boundaries. Best of luck ☺

Also, saving of oneself is never by your own might. We put no faith in the flesh. It's by the help/ power of the Holy Spirit. 🙂

Ashton let your heart be at rest.God is in control just trust him fully...

when the devil brings up the past...don't listen...say 'the blood of Jesus rebuke you' to the thought then think on whatsoever is good honest and pure....Joyce Meyers...videos on good thinking....and put your expectation in Jesus and you will never be let down...the past is past....we have the gift of today...called the present..and be a witness to the lost at any cost in His power and love Acts 1:8

I'm with you.... I felt great this morning after listening to this sermon.

Ask the Holy Spirit to come into your heart and mind so he will have permission to take over your thoughts and desires. Satan is trying to throw you off course. Listen to God's voice and have faith in His Timing.

I say live by the spirit instead of flesh. Talk to God about it. I'm someone who didn't wait for God. I did my own thing. But now I'm learning to wait with perspective.

I’m 23 n in ur situation 😭.... I pray we understand his word n not settle for the earthly wrongs

Sugar. Marriage is about destiny for both of you like what you both are called to do together for. Christ .also it's not about love , love fades away marry you best friend, then you both will see things much lighter together you also need a partner who loves God I mean really loves. God then they can love you the right way. Divorce is like a death,,, which Destroy "s both lives. Marriage is about sacrifices daily. Only. God can teach you this. It is not something you enter into likely. Make sure you truly hear from God. God. Forbid something could happen anyone of you could end up taking care of the other. Physical injuries you have to make real sure they are the one. Blessings to you so much. Leave no stone unturned.

@@anaishekalea7754 yes and I believe that God will be our strength while we are weak

6 months late but I will pray for you. hope we both find the right path

I pray that God help you and give you strength.

Excellent approach

I just wanted to say that you’re so gorgeous :)

@@rihannafenty4203 Aww, that's so sweet! Thank you so much

Where you at

You don't have to

43, and I've never been married either!

Hii

@@jodyann77 hi

Wow

The "I'll watch it later" response HAUNTS ME ALL THE TIME, THE HOLY SPIRIT BE OUTCHEA!!!!!😂😂😂😭😭

Hallelujah!

😂👏🏼 SO TRUE

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WOW 😳 that's true

Wendy neilson,hope you are with a good man!

What do you mean😂

Me too hhhhh

Manny Rose me too my man.

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Yeah. And that part about Boaz was beautiful.

Before we open ourselves to others, we must first be capable of loving ourselves unconditionally. Happy Valentines Day, Mphihleng! 🧡 🥕 SF Team

Same here, I am used to the beard 😂😂 Great message nonetheless 💯

Me either 😂

same as me...was confused then i heard his voice..great message

The only reason I knew it was him was because he mentioned his wife's name, Holly and I heard it from a sermon before this one.. but I was like "maybe its his little brother". 😅🤣😂

@@babiulilate4754yeah..same thought...

Gina Lanning Prayers to the most Holy Holy Living LORD GOD Heavenly Father Holy Holy Living Lord God Jesus's Christ and God Holy Spirit shine light strength courge guidance protection your way and bring the right people person into your path that will help you not be homeless anymore And guardian angels to watchover protect guide you and many wonderful blessing come your way soon in the mighty Powerfull name off Lord God Jesus's Christ mighty name l pray Amen Amen and Amen hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah

Amen

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God minister to me a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding on to them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay be in your life, with an evil mirror, and a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford to these motherless foundation (Sunday MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact where ever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Deliver them to the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2348083907256) tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you...................

Elizabeth Tulia Tuinidau God is with you ❤️

"Fear not, for God is with you". Even when we feel lonely, disheartened, etc. God will show you the truth, and its better to see the truth of the pain and get over it then to keep your eyes blind and suffer that whole time. ❤

@@@tima1443...Thank you so much for the word of encouragement

I am praying right now for you, Elizabeth. I know it’s been 4 weeks since you watched this but just know that tonight, I am praying for you.

Oh baby girl. Put your struggles on God. Pray for strength and patience. Be still. ☺️

I prefer to be set on fire the old fasion way. With good ol' gasoline.

Congrats 2 U! Nothing wrong with your approach. Men just need to step up and match the level of relational goals. We also need to gain and understanding of true intimacy. Praying with and over a woman. Asking Jesus to guide our steps. Took me a lifetime to learn and gain the correct understanding and insight.

@@marcelwilliams1736 Amen🙏

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I understand where you are. 10 years. He did that to me too. It has been almost 2 years without him. I pray for peace in my heart. I pray that you will have peace and strength.

Sounds almost exactly like me

God has a plan for you and your children . Take this season and let God in complete control in your heart and your life. Not only, will that help you in the future , but your children are looking up to you for that Guidance. Be the vessel of God in their life and focus on Christ and how you can be of service to His church.

Wow so sorry to hear this.but God is always watching and am sure he will regret leaving you with your beautiful kiddos.stay blessed

Please read 1 Corinthians 7:15. Also note that God can save, change your husband and bring him back. Please read Proverbs 21:1, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 32:27, Luke 1:37. Take care dear, please focus on Jesus, raise your children to be the giants God has made them to be, and God bless you.

Amen

I was previously in a relationship at the beginning of my college years but I just knew he wasn't the one for me. I am prayerfully waiting for the one God has in plan for me, it's not easy but I will wait for God

Yeah, God will give us the right one in d right time, Im touched w that its better to be single, rather than to marry an idiot, Thanks god, 🙏🏾🙏🏾for this very wonderful word of God, proud to say im single, too, and God is my partner, supporter, n financer, God is my everything, thank u Lord🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I never saw singleness in that aspect. I'm single and I'm 36. The time of God is never ours. And singleness instead is a blessing instead a curse. Thank God for these encouraging words

Lucky you.

Follow your heart and dont rush it and embrace your singlehood

I been single for 12 years now I’m age 31 year old. How have a blessed day nick

14 years for me. Divorced. Still waiting on God. Stay strong in Him.♥️ He has a beautiful plan. It will happen.

The Lord is surely with you, HE will help us

Hey there from Uganda greetings from a Ugandan.

I needed to see this. Because I am also embarking on journey of celibacy.

14 years for me. Divorced. Still waiting on God. He has been healing old hurts, wrong mindsets, etc. Stay strong in Him.♥️ He has a beautiful plan. It will happen.

Good for you girl. Better late than never beautiful lady!😊Inspiring.

Hi How are you doing?