Sermons on Better To Marry Than To Burn:

Loosed! Stand Up And Praise God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 4, 2016

For eighteen long years this woman had struggled with her infirmity. What better day to heal her than the Sabbath?

LOOSED! STAND UP AND PRAISE GOD. Luke 13:10-17. In this remarkable little incident we find Jesus teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10). Perhaps one of the first things we notice is just how obedient the Lord was to the laws and customs of His time. Should not we also be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love That Lifts Others Up Above You Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 7, 2021

Love and Fresh air is not free anymore. Can we love in a such a manner that makes another person better than ourselves?

A Love that lifts others up above you You must have heard the saying “ You can’t live on love and fresh air alone”. The underlying assumption behind this saying is that they are the only two things that are available free. Let us look at it in the context of today. Newspapers are full of stories of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, 1 Samuel 16:21, 1 Samuel 18:7, Acts 9:22-31, Acts 4:36-37, John 21:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Water

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 22, 2022

There is a man that is bigger and better than the whole men. He does not disappoint and will not fail. He is Jesus Christ - the Living Water

THE LIVING WATER – JOHN 4:4"KJV:And he must needs go through Samaria". 13 – 14"Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:37-38, Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When A Curse Is Made A Blessing

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

All things become new in Christ; old things, bad things, horrible things all pass away. Jesus makes curses in our past blessings by drowning them in His precious blood!

Quotes: “We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.” -Winston Churchill "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt “God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.” ― Warren W. Wiersbe Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Remarriage Is Adultery Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

Jesus said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

Every now and then you find yourself tacking a Bible passage that just doesn’t lend itself to starting your sermon with a joke. Today’s Gospel reading is one such passage. For divorce is no laughing matter, and of course I know that first-hand. Indeed, not only did I experience the divorce of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

20 Spiritual Steps That May Indicate God Did Not Approve Your Spouse For Marriage: Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

Follow these traits and be careful and discern before you marry.

1. _Lack of Peace_: You feel a persistent lack of peace or unease about the relationship. (Colossians 3:15) 2. _No Confirmation_: You do not receive confirmation from God through prayer, fasting, or seeking counsel. (Romans 8:14) 3. _Red Flags_: You notice red flags, such as a history of abuse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Proverbs 12:17

The Devastating Impact Of Satanic Evil Marriages. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

we need to be extra careful to whom we marry.

Marriage is a sacred institution, meant to be a union of love, trust, and mutual support. However, when a satanic evil person enters this sacred bond, it can bring destruction and chaos, stealing away peace, happiness, and even our very life. We'll explore the devastating impact of satanic evil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Peter 5:8

You're More Than Your Bank Account Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 24, 2005

EXCERPT: It is not the dollar that gives value to the owner, but the owner who gives value to the dollar by how he uses it.

SERIES TITLE: COUNT IT ALL JOY SERMON TITLE: YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT SERMON TEXT: James 1:9-11 Author: Louis Bartet TEXT 9But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; 10and let the rich brother glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Is The Bible Different Than All Other Books? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

This "big picture" overview of the Bible is designed to excite people about entering into The Bible Questions Campaign and studying the Bible on their own. It describes the Bible’s composition, structure, reliability and accuracy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Valuing The Giver Rather Than The Gift / Dependence Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2015

The things in this world, even the things that we pray earnestly for, often end up distracting us from the Giver of the Gift.

Dependence Day This morning we look at dependence on God, and identifying the difference between loving gifts, and loving and worshiping the Giver of All Good Gifts. Our Gospel lesson for this morning is a great lesson, in fact, for Thanksgiving Day services. As we examine it, we can see a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Jacob-He Lost More Than He Gained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2022

Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, wanted Jacob to have the paternal blessing which Isaac was going to bestow on Esau. She developed a plan for Jacob to get it--and they went through with it. Results? Bad!

Introduction: Jacob had already purchased Esau’s birthright (some might say, swindled Esau out of it) some years before this event took place. Now, with his mother Rebekah’s help, he was about to swindle his father, Isaac, out of Esau’s blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but he lost more than ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41, Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Elements Of A Godly Father

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Three Biblical Proofs Of What A Godly Father Looks Like!

· Tonight, 40% of all American children will go to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. · Before the age of eighteen, more than 50% of our children will spend a significant portion of their childhood living apart from their fathers. · A generation ago, an American child could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

All For A Bowl Of Red Stew Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Like Jacob, we are often tempted to think that we know better than God, and to trade His promises in for a simple bowl of red stew.

Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11 Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell As we approach our scripture text in Genesis 25 this morning, we find that the promise given to Abraham is once again in jeopardy. Isaac has grown and married, but Abraham has passed on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Overflowing

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 16, 2016

Here are the list of seven steps that we can grow into overflowing faith that can work in our lives and then reach out to this sin-sick world that needs Jesus.

FAITH OVERFLOWING Here are the list of seven steps that we can grow into overflowing faith that can work in our lives and then reach out to this sin-sick world that needs Jesus. I. We begin with NO FAITH. Mark 4:40 0 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6