Sermons on Avoiding Divorce:

Marital Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This is the third message in the truth series dealing with Marital lies that often ruin marriages

Truth Series #3 MARITAL LIES Eph. 4:31-32 CHCC – July 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Marital wisdom from 8 – 10 year old kids: HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? • On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Teachings About Marrital Relationships

Contributed by Vincent Olaer on May 1, 2011

The Sermon below tackles about the Biblical teachings about marriage, marital relationship and divorce.

Text: 1 Corinthians 7 Teachings For Singles and Widows “It is good for a man not to marry (v.1).” – For the singles, Paul strongly suggested that it is better for a man not to marry. He emphasized that singles can concentrate more on the affairs of the church in comparison to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Fit Marriages, Fit Singleness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 16, 2009

Addressing the confusions of the Corinthian Church regarding marriage, sex, divorce, and remarriage and it’s applications to us today.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE A.) FIT MARRIAGES, FIT SINGLENESS (1 Cor. 7:1-40) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 15, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: One look at what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015

When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Leaving, Cleaving And Weaving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 25, 2017

We're called to leave so we can cleave and then weave our lives together so that God does not grieve.

Leaving, Cleaving and Weaving Mark 10:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2017 We all wear many hats. Here are three that I put on. • Pastor. As one of your pastors I have the joy of shepherding God’s sheep. Sometimes this involves ministering to people in pain and helping them through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Until Death Do Us Part?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 28, 2018

A Detailed Study of biblical Marriage and Divorce

Introduction Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - with reverent fear and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Mark 10:2-12, Hebrews 13:4-6, Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce between believers

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 2) Introduction According to the National Center for Health Statistics, last year—in 2003—there were 2,187,000 couples that got married in the United States. And the Center reports that there were 1 million couples that divorced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woodworking And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

New meaning for the phrase "bonds of matrimony."

Woodworking and Marriage 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. KJV Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 5, 2009

Genesis 2:24. The conclusion of a look at the biblical covenant of marriage.

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 2: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:24 INTRODUCTION - During our look at the doctrine of marriage last time we began to lay the foundation for a biblical view of this great covenant. We began by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Healthy Spiritual Family Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

Keys to a Healthy Family? Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; Ephesians 5:1-33 ( NIV ) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Ever Serve Christ Again? I Have Denied My Faith!

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2010

When we sin, is our service to Christ finished? He is not only able to restore broken saints, but to use them mightily in His service.

“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ He said to him a second time, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Adultery The Terrible

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 26, 2012

This reveals deep secrets about adultery, possible challenges faced by people who are involved and offers some guidance

Adultery is a sexual sin which is forbidden by the God of heaven and earth. Adultery has also been used to described devotional unfaithfulness to God whom we should serve; this has to do with going to other powers, especially for money, protection and prosperity instead of depending on the holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Two

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011

What does First Baptist Church believe about marriage?"

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” Last time, we talked about the nature of marriage. Let’s look at two other things regarding marriage that are addressed in this passage. (READ TEXT) B. The difficulty of marriage - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Marriage Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019

God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church.

God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church. Any thing else is man made and outside the sanction and blessings of God. This is not to say that all other organizations are bad or wrong. This merely means that anything outside the church that tries to hide under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

God’s High View Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist