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Is being a wife and mother truly woman's "highest calling"? Does a single woman have all the pieces for glorifying God as a woman? What role should parents play in a single woman's life when she's 30 rather than 18? How should a single woman think about her role in family, church, community, business, and culture? Anna Sofia and Elizabeth discuss their journey of theological growth from teenaged singles to singles in their thirties, and the ways they're working through these questions now.

The speaker advises girls not to try to get noticed in inappropriate ways and to focus on being holy. Girls should not scheme or think of boys as possible spouses, but rather meet people naturally. The speaker's brothers and Reese were attracted to girls who demonstrated qualities such as love for children, relational skills, and faithfulness. Pouring oneself out can combat loneliness and bring a sense of love and support from God.

In the sermon 'How To Be Content In A Season Of Waiting', the speaker shares their personal experience of finding contentment in their single season. They emphasize the importance of shifting one's mindset from waiting for something to happen to focusing on the present and being faithful to God with what they have. The speaker encourages believers not to feel like second-class citizens or without a purpose in the church but to seek God's plan for their lives during this season. They also share how their relationship with God grew stronger and more fruitful as they embraced their singleness, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling relationship when they eventually got married.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of singleness and the purpose God has for single women, using examples from the Bible. The speaker highlights the stories of Anna the prophetess, Mary Magdalene, and Tabitha (Dorcas) to illustrate how God used single women in different ways. Anna served in the temple, Mary Magdalene followed Jesus and supported his ministry, and Tabitha was known for her good works and charitable deeds. The speaker encourages single women to embrace their season of singleness, take initiative in serving the Lord, and learn from these heroines of the faith. Recognizing that God has individualized plans for women, the speaker also discusses the importance of being involved in the church and being proactive in serving others.

Anna Sofia and Elizabeth discuss some of single women's biggest questions about fruitfulness and joyfulness during the single season.

Elizabeth and Anna Botkin, Deborah Brown, and Janet Dohm weigh in on questions asked during our 2022 Holiness to the Lord Q&A Session.

The sermon discusses the importance of single young women giving their lives to the local church, and provides practical advice on how to do so. It emphasizes the importance of not waiting for the perfect plan, but to jump in and serve where needs are seen or ask for help in identifying them. The speaker encourages serving in both areas of gifting and weakness, as well as engaging in fellowship with the whole body of Christ, including married couples and families. Single women can also play a role in identifying needs in the community outside of the church and help coordinate events, support ministries, and facilitate connections between people. The sermon ends with a caution on being careful when ministering to Christian brothers.

The sermon discusses the importance of focusing on becoming a disciple of Christ during one's single years, rather than solely preparing for marriage. It emphasizes that preparing for marriage is not just about practical skills like cooking and cleaning, but also about growing spiritually and becoming a lover of Jesus. The speaker suggests engaging in ministries, loving the local church, and practicing the 'one another's' mentioned in the New Testament. The sermon also highlights the idea that singles can engage in fruitful ministries, such as spiritually strengthening others, impacting the lives of children, and showing hospitality, even before marriage.

The speaker suggests that in order to be content in seasons of waiting, we should stop waiting and take the word 'wait' out of our vocabulary. Instead, we should do whatever God has us doing with all our might and a happy heart, whether it is serving at home or in the community. God sometimes does not move us to the next thing until we learn the lessons we need to learn in our current situation. Every part of the body is important, and every ministry is valuable, even if it is quiet and unnoticed. The most important thing is to serve others with the love of Christ.