After the Rose

4 Weeks

Big Idea of the Series

This title of this series is a play on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, two reality television shows where a single man or woman chooses their spouse to-be from a group of potential mates by giving them a rose. This four-week series explores how every marriage requires work, dedication, and Christ-centered faithfulness. After the emotions have died down, and the fairy tale wedding is over, will we strive to build healthy marriages in our home? Or will we give up? By applying the Gospel to everyday life and relationships, this series discusses personal transformation, sacrificial love, the threats of destruction that Christian marriages face, and forgiveness in light of divorce. Each week also includes a helpful application for those who are single.

Using This Series Guide

What is the Series Guide?

The Series Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help you lead your congregation through this sermon series. It includes weekly sermon outlines, discussion questions, and key theological insights to support your teaching preparation.

Each guide has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with both depth and flexibility as you prepare your messages.

This series includes 4 weeks of content.

What is the Series Guide Not?

The Series Guide is not a word-for-word sermon script. It's not meant to replace your own study and preparation, but rather to complement it with additional resources and structure.

It also doesn't include all media assets - those are available in the downloads section.

How Do I Use this Series Guide?

We recommend starting with the series overview to understand the big picture themes. Then, for each week, review the scripture passages, main points, and illustrations provided.

Use the discussion questions for small groups or to spark your own thinking. Feel free to adapt any content to fit your congregation's specific needs and context.