In Sermon Illustrations: "Weddings And Marriages" showing 681-700 of 1,779

There Is A Story About A Rather Legalistic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2008

There is a story about a rather legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

Tags: Marriage Singleness

A. According To A Usa Today Article, In 2003 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

A. ACCORDING TO A USA TODAY ARTICLE, IN 2003 AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT #316 WITH 68 PASSENGERS SAT ON THE RUNWAY AT NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT, WHILE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES TRIED TO DETERMINE IF A WOMAN ON BOARD WAS LEAVING THIS COUNTRY AGAINST HER WILL. B. SHE AND HER HUSBAND HAD SERVED AS ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

When I Went To Vietnam I Was Still Married To ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2009

When I went to Vietnam I was still married to Jayne—I had the relationship—but I longed to have fellowship with her. When I came home and could hold her in my arms, I rejoiced not simply in the ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Baptist

A College Man Walked Into A Photography Studio ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. I ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Late Jerry Falwell Was Enthused With Shopping ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

The late Jerry Falwell was enthused with shopping about as much as any man. In her recent book, Jerry Falwell, His Life and Legacy, Falwell’s wife explained how her husband handled their trips to the mall. Falwell would drive his wife to the store and then park the car. He would hang a sign in the ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Cohabitation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009

COHABITATION STUDIES The Australian Institute of Family Studies had a Family Formation Project cited in this government report. The study found that after five years of marriage, 13 percent of those who had cohabited were divorced, compared to 6 percent of those who had not cohabited - that ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

What Happens When A Pilot Experiences ...

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2009

What happens when a pilot experiences turbulence? He tries to find a different altitude. He tries to find a solution. The same must be done in our marriages. When we’re experiencing turbulence we need to seek solutions. Find help. The ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Older Gentleman Were Talking And One Said To ...

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2009

Two older gentleman were talking and one said to the other, "You’re having an anniversary soon, right?" The other replied, "Yup, a big one... 25 years." "Wow," said the other, "what are you going to get your wife for your anniversary?" The other replied, "I’m giving her a trip to ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Too Smart To Be Stupid.

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 24, 2023

After being married for over 50 years, my wife, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, knows more about me than I know about myself. At least, that's the perception I get from her actions. It must be true when she says something about me, and I won't challenge her with anything she says. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15-16

Tags: Relationship, Marriage

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It All Boils Down To One Thing

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 23, 2024

Of all the things I have learned, one has made a difference in my life. I hear stories about how married couples are unhappy. Today, something must be wrong with you if you haven't been divorced and remarried five times. I always figure that the person who has been married five times ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Tags: Marriage, Relationships

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, “If I could only see the world, I would marry you.” One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Tags: Love, Marriage

Denomination: United Methodist

C.s. Lewis On The Difference Between Heaven And Hell  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 11, 2014

LEWIS: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL C. S. Lewis once provided a powerful image of the difference between heaven and hell. He described hungry people sitting at a huge banquet loaded with delicious food. Every person had a meter-long fork and knife attached to their hands (that’s about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Tags: Jesus Parables, Wedding Banquet, Heaven And Hell

A Few Years Back Pepper Rodgers Was In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 23, 2000

A few years back Pepper Rodgers was in the middle of a terrible season as football coach at UCLA. It even got so bad that it upset his home life. He recalls, My dog was my only friend. I told my wife ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Marriage General, Sports

Denomination: United Methodist

Dave Stone Co-Pastors A Very Large Church In ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Dave Stone co-pastors a very large church in Louisville, KY. On his desk he keeps a picture of his family, a picture of the church facility and a newspaper article of a well known pastor who had an affair. He keeps all this on his desk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage Faithfulness, Adultery

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of The Most Frequent Headlines The Past ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

Tags: Humility, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Church Of God

U.s. Divorce Statistics  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Dec 7, 2001

U.S. Divorce Statistics (1997 except where noted) Total divorces granted: 1,163,000 Rate per 1,000 population (1999): (excluding CA, CO, IN and LA) 4.1 State with the lowest divorce rate: Massachusetts. Rate per 1,000 population: 2.4 State with the higest divorce rate: Nevada. Rate per ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Tags: Marriage Singleness, Divorce

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Celebration In The Bank

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 11, 2023

This month The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrate the 52nd anniversary of our engagement. In August, it’ll be the 52nd anniversary of our wedding. I can’t believe we have been together for 52 years. But, alas, here it is. I first met her in September of 1970 when I went to Bible ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Celebration, Anniversary, Marriage

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

On July 29, 1981, One Of The Most Highly ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 13, 2005

On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place. • Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana • An estimated audience of 750 million people worldwide. • 4500 pots of fresh flowers lined the route to St. Paul’s cathedral. • 2500 people crowded ...read more

Tags: Conflict, Struggles, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better Vow  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2003

A BETTER VOW Eric Snyder, Minister of the Farwell Church of Christ tells this story: I recently did a wedding. During the wedding rehearsal, the groom pulled me aside and made me an offer. He said "Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part ...read more

Tags: Submission, Romantic Love, Oneness, Marriage, Marriage General, Miracles Of Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

One Of The Most Memorable Books I Have Ever Read ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

One of the most memorable books I have ever read is A Severe Mercy. This is the story of Sheldon Vanauken and his wife Davy, who happened to be friends of C. S. Lewis. This couple was deeply in love and they sought to build the ideal marriage. They would only read books that the other wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:7-10

Tags: Fulfillment, Marriage Commitment, Marriage General, Success

Denomination: Baptist