No Strings Attached
Is There a Point to Being Single? | Week 1
September 15, 2024 | By Ben Foote
Is being single pointless? In this message, Flatirons kicks off a new series called No Strings Attached, focusing on the challenges of relationships, starting with singleness. Often, those who don't want to be single feel loneliness, frustration, or even inadequacy. But the heart of the message is that God never creates seasons without purpose. Singleness, as Paul highlights in 1 Corinthians 7, is actually a gift—an opportunity for undivided devotion to God and time to serve others. The real challenge isn't finding someone to marry but using this season to live with purpose and meaning.
Set List
"Praise" by Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Pat Barrett, and Steven Furtick
"Battle Belongs" by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham
"Back To Life" by Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Chris Davenport, Phil Wickham, Reuben Morgan, and Zahriya Zachary
"Highest Praise" by Highest Praise. Words and music by Nate Manning and Sydney Peterson. Flatirons Music.
Small Group Questions
Singleness
Ben Foote
Sep 15th, 2024
// Bible References: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7,28-35
// Community Question: What was or is the best part about being single?
// Discussion Questions
- Ben shared single people may experience feelings of loneliness, inadequacy, and frustration, which can lead to feeling this season of life is pointless. What are some common feelings expressed by single people you’ve heard? Have you ever felt similar emotions, and what are some strategies you could use to cope with these feelings and find purpose in your current season?
- Ben mentioned that Paul describes singleness as a gift that should be cherished and fully utilized, showing a different perspective on this life stage. What does it mean to view singleness as a gift? How can changing your perspective on your current situation, whether it be singleness or something else, impact your actions and choices in life?
- Read 1 Cor. 7:6-7, 28-35. The sermon highlighted that singleness offers the opportunity for individuals to focus more on their relationship with God without divided interests that come with marriage and family. How can this freedom and time be advantageous for someone who is single? What are some specific ways you can use your time and freedom right now to deepen your relationship with God?
- Ben discussed how many single individuals might squander their time on entertainment rather than using that time purposefully for personal growth or serving others. What are some non-productive habits you have, and how can you replace them with activities that grow your faith or contribute to your community?
- The sermon emphasized that the ultimate thing should be knowing God and discerning what He wants to accomplish through your life. How could serving God and others help us better know God? What could serving others teach us about what He might want to accomplish in our life?
// Challenge: What is a step towards radically caring about others through volunteering at Flatirons, your community, neighborhood, or city you can make this week?