Three Signs You're Not Ready to Date | David Marvin

In this message, we uncover three key signs that you're not ready to date.
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Do you ever feel like your dating life is constantly at a disadvantage? Maybe it’s the right person, but the wrong time or you see the red flags 🚩 but red has become your new favorite color. Well, worry no more. It’s time to turn the tables and gain the advantage of your dating life. In this series, we’re tackling the biblical principles one should bring to the table when dating God's way.

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[LeeAnnsEpiphanies]

I've listened to a lot of Christian dating/courting sermons or seminars but this is the very first I hear "my wife is not made for me. She was made for God and to have a relationship with HIm. I was not made for my wife. She's not there to complete me. I was made to have a relationship with God." Thank you so much for this message. And praise God for using you.

[kendrasiddiqui]

This also hit me.. "In dating relationships, in love, you're not looking for someone who needs to be rescued. You're not looking to be the savior of somebody-- you're looking for a PARTNER for LIFE, not a project that you're gonna rescue."

[michaelvatcher]

"Marriage can't change your loneliness." Completely true. Single, then married, 16 years later, abandoned, single again now with 4 kids. I'm closer to God than ever and feel less lonely than ever, single without a spouse, but closer to God.

I really appreciate this talk.

[javarenas]

They don't complete me because I'm complete in Christ.

[kholekanzimande]

I just want to say that no matter how much I run and hide, God always finds me. And I'm always left in awe at the lengths that he will go to bring me back no matter how much I push him away. This video just found me at the exact right time

[NORth-czds]

After a couple of years being a Christian, finally, this week I started to feel God really love me and think I am extremely valuable to him! Not because I am better than I was or if I can be a good believer but because he knows me and understands why I am who I am today. This is the first time, I feel I am important to him. Not because if I keep my good behavior or doing services in church, but because he saves me. He knows my stories and all my weakness. He is the only living water. Don’t value yourself short!

[AnimeStargrl]

I really needed this podcast. Lately I’ve been crying multiple times a day over how scared I am about being forever alone. I’ve been so desperate in matching with guys on dating apps, but I never feel satisfied. I really need to stop making a relationship an idol and wait on the Lord’s timing. Thank you, The Porch.

[Jasmyne]

This pastor is spittin’ GOLD & dropping dating gems - this message could save a lot of Christians from heartbreak and divorce.

[butdoyouknowjesus]

Even though I already knew I’m not ready to date lol I wanted to watch this to remind myself since their are times were I feel like I like someone and want to give into just being with them, it won’t work, no matter how nice they may seem or harmless, if it’s not Gods will it won’t work.

[CookieMonstro]

2:30 How I met my wife
3:15 Intro
5:40 You are single, and you are not ready to mingle
8:16 Jesus talks with a Samaritan Woman, John 4:4-26
17:00 #1 You are Dating Delusional
22:00 1 Corinthians 7:28 - Concerning Married Life
23:50 You know they are not the one God says you should date (Jeremiah 17:9)
25:01 The delusion of "The One"
26:40 The delusion of being sexually compatible
27:40 The delusion that chemistry matters more than character
29:10 #2 You're dating Dehydrated
30:00 Marriage won't change your loneliness
31:50 Approach dating as a whole person
32:40 Online examples of being relational thirsty
34:55 Maybe I married the wrong person
37:39 #3 You are dating damaged
39:00 Forgiveness
39:29 Colossians 3:13
41:50 Begining to heal
43:22 Prioritizing Pursuing Jesus
44:49 Marriage Promise and Preparation
46:04 Conclusion

[Dabearsies]

Forgiving yourself is super important But maybe the hardest…

[liviareis]

Marriage will fix your last name but not your identity🤲🏻

[rachelmerrow]

I made the mistake in my early youth to do what I wanted instead of waiting for gods timing and that relationship ended so badly. This time I’m focused on making my relationship with god better, becoming a better person, better servant of god, and to become the kind of wife to my future mate that god wants me to be.. and while I’m doing all that I am going to trust that god will bring my furniture husband into my life when he thinks it’s the right time!

[alexandrad]

This is a truly moving sermon and one of the few where I purely heard God speaking His truth through you instead of feeling judged. I feel inspired and ready to commit myself to God more closely instead of looking for a relationship without Christ at the centre. Thank you for this. God bless!

[vilindaveronica]

If you marry an abusive person who refuses to get help, that is not the right person. A toxic marriage almost killed me.

[jesusiskingofmyheart]

Powerful sermon! 🙌🏼 I’ve surrendered my love life to the Lord. Nothing is better than God writing your love story :) I’m patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing & will, for my Kingdom spouse. 😊🙏🏼❤️

[jomer]

Feels like Jesus spoke to me through Him. Thank you for this message. This is indeed the answer I have been looking for!

[stephenk.]

This was amazing. Lately I've been on an emotional roller coaster trying to find my value in love with another person. While I've continued to use God's strength in his word and what he has shown me to bring about a relationship, I started to lose my realization for how special the relationship I share with God is. Because of this video, I was also brought back to what I skimmed over so much, with realizing our worth as people made by The Most High, that we shouldn't sell our selves short but instead walk in authority with respect for the price that we were bought for . Thanks. Much love <3

[deborahchioma_]

I'm so glad I stumbled on this channel, I'm so blessed and encouraged to not compromise anymore. I can't thank The Porch enough. More Grace and Blessings 🙏🏽

[Chris-sxqw]

Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you