Sermons on avoiding divorce:

The Hard Topic Of Divorce

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 18, 2006

Combining Pastoral Care skills with the scripture on divorce allows us to meet the parishioner/seeker where they are, encourage them to be authentic with who they are, and bring themselves wholly to God. The next step would be be a refelection of God’s l

There is a group of new Pastors who are keeping in touch with one another this year via e-mail. We check-in and see how things are going. We talk about ideas for children’s sermons and compare life in the parish to what we learned in the classroom. It’s a helpful way to enter into a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investement Tips For Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon provides a historical and biblical framework for understanding divorce. I am indebted to Dr. John Ortberg for some of the research.

Investment Tips For Divorce GNLCC 11/18/2007 Hosea 2:16-20 Matthew 19:1-10 (Much of this message comes from me listening to Dr. John Ortberg Of Menlo Presbyterian Church in Menlo CA. You may go to their website and see the message as it was originally done. It is available in print, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are Divorce And Remarriage Okay? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Are divorce and remarriage okay?

Introduction Are divorce and remarriage okay? I suppose of all the questions that have been raised by the letter of 1 Corinthians, this is the one that draws the greatest anticipation as to how it will be answered. Other questions are controversial and spark ardent debate. We may even enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cause And Cure Of Divorce

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Where lust is in power divorce will rise. Where lust is controlled by love divorce will subside. There is a direct connection between lust control and divorce.

Jo Fleming in her book His Affair reveals that almost every sinful emotion and action known to man is kindled by lust that is not controlled. Her husband of 26 years went to the apartment of a woman he worked with to return some books. This was an action he could have avoided, but he chose not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Marriage–avoiding Fornication

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 26, 2024

Practical instructions for righteous behavior. The assembly at Corinth was having problems with division, worldly sinful behaviors within and how to cope with non-believers. Satan was still deceiving them as he continues deception today.

We have studied, in past weeks, practical instructions for righteous behavior in the assemblies of God. Apostle Paul wrote letters to a mixed assembly of Jews and Gentiles at Corinth; new converts, being young in the faith, and older, more seasoned members in the faith of Jesus Christ. The assembly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Seperation Divorce

Contributed by Jerry Folks on Feb 1, 2004

The breakdown of the Christian marriage

Our country is suffering a spiritual breakdown. Our enemy is not one from without but within. We have an internal spiritual erosion that the world is beginning to see. There is a breakdown of our morals, and the very fiber of the Christian faith that has made our nation so great An ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adultery, Lust, And Divorce

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 18, 2000

Scripture: Mt.

Scripture: Mt. 5:27-32; Luke 10:11; Lu.16:18; Mt. 19:3-9 Date: 5-30-99- GNBC Intro: Today's message discusses three relatively unpleasant matters. Very serious issues. Very serious message. That's why I thinkI will start sermon w/humorous antedote: "A lady had gone thru 4 marriages: 1st- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

1 of a 2 part series on divorce

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIVORCE © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 19:1-12 Recently, the Fox network broadcast a show "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire?" In spite of the remote possibility of good intentions, it showed just how lightly some people in America take the institution of marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Speaks On Divorce

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 7:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks on divorce, the sermon scripturally covers how God hates divorce, but no sin is unforgivable, save blaspheme of the Holy Spirit. We can be forgiven of divorce, and return to a relationship and right standi

The Great Commission Part 7 – Sermon on the Mount – Divorce Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Divorce Can Be A Sin

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, proper 22

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 4, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Adultery Is Not Grounds For Divorce ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 4, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to push past justification and reasoning for divorce to peek at God’s Grace and forgiveness through Hosea and the woman caught in the act of adultery.

Mark 10:2-4, 11-12 (ESV); Hosea 3:1 (ESV); John 8:10-11 (ESV); Matthew 18:15-16,21-22 (ESV) 04 October 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq Big Idea: Push past justification and reasoning for divorce to peek at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can A Christian Divorce?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2010

Christians are taught of the necessity of honouring marriage. However, much of contemporary practise among churches reflects more of the world than of the will of Christ.

MATTHEW 19:3-12 CAN A CHRISTIAN DIVORCE? “Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Divorce The Last Chapter?

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

How to make sense out of ideals that are absolute and forgiveness that is complete when it comes to the issue of divorce.

If you were to go home and sit down to write the last chapter of your life, what would you write? Our lives are full of experiences, some good and some difficult. This morning, we gather as Christians, some having experienced divorce, and most all of us have parents, children, brothers, sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ