2019 Men's Weekend - Session 4

How do husbands move past passive routine to actively pursue, cherish, and spiritually lead their wives as Christ loves the Church?In this men's ministry sermon on Ephesians 5:23–27, Guest Speaker Matt Carter examines the biblical call for husbands to love their wives selflessly. Sharing vulnerable personal stories from his own 23-year marriage and pastoral counseling experience, Speaker Matt highlights the deep need within a wife's heart to be emotionally and spiritually pursued rather than merely co-existing. The message details practical ways husbands can take the initiative, loving first, understanding love languages, laying down personal desires, de-escalating conflict, and taking responsibility for their wife's spiritual flourish and sanctification.In this episode, we cover:The Pursuit Deficit: Recognizing why so many wives feel emotionally or spiritually distant from their husbands.Loving First Like Christ: Learning to take the initial step in grace and affection regardless of performance or circumstances.Practical Love Languages: Discovering how to minister specifically to a wife's heart through intentional words, time, and service.Laying Down Self: Sacrificing personal habits, anger, and rights to foster complete trust and purity in marriage.Spiritual Leadership and Legacy: Taking active responsibility for washing a wife in the Word and leaving a lasting godly legacy.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube