Sermons on Contract Marriages:

How To Handle Conflicts

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon from Adrian Rogers about resolving conflicts in relationships, particularly in marriage.

Take your Bibles and find James chapter 1, would you please, and when you’ve found it look up here. In a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 19. One Lord, one love - achieving intimacy in marriage: that is not easy. Why is it? Well, we’re different, male and female. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 6, 2015

This message is our declaration as a Church relating to the recent Supreme Court decision relating to same-sex marriage.

In God We Trust! Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “In God We Trust.” Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Great Marriage - Genesis 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

I think that sometimes when we get to this subject of marriage we find ourselves in a challenging place and we need to be able to acknowledge it.

Each week I create a title for the sermon and I do that because they create images and they put this online so that we can find it the next time it comes out or that something else happens. So we can find it in our blog and so on. This week I created the title for this message: How to Have a Great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chronos 1 Corinthians 7 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Mutual love, respect, and submission are the cornerstone of a Christian marriage with these three principles, both husband and wife will grow in Christlikeness

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:11-12, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 6:18, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Divorce Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce.

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce. Tough passage, lots of questions. Lots of confusion. And I hope to clear some of that up today, but there’s probably a lot I won’t clear up. B/c ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified, Qualified, Glorified Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 21, 2004

The Qualifications of a marriage. Part 1 of 3 part sermon on the state of marriage.

Justified, Qualified, Glorified. This sermon is considering these three words in marriage. The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. First lets look at the Biblical meaning of each word. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

It is time to stop fighting in your marriage and start fighting for your marriage.

Conflict Resolution Family Series Introduction: testimonies about marriage Somebody’s gotta tell the truth. Statistics about marriage Irreconcilable difference – leading trend for divorce Divorce mans idea not happy example were the martyrs happy? God will not contradict His word. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Romance Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how the god of Romance encourages us to put a special love relationship on the throne of our life that only belongs to God.

A. One day and older couple was sitting in their front porch rockers watching the beautiful sunset and reminiscing about “the good old days.” 1. At one point, Grandma turned to Grandpa and said, “Honey, do you remember when we first started dating and you used to just casually reach over and take ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: COUPLES EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/3/2012 Before becoming the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington was just a humble carpenter on another makeover show called Trading Spaces, which ran from 2000-2008 and was generally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:21-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:26-28, 1 Timothy 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Isn't She Lovely....isn't He Strong And Handsome

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015

A sermon on marriage

Text: Ephesians 5 : 22 – 33 Theme: Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t he strong and handsome Introduction - [Read and explain the text] - [Speak of concern for marriages] - This morning, we are going to do something that is different, but something that is long overdue - I want all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Charismatic

The Dating Game Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 4, 2013

A series about dating and marriage in the 21st century.

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 1 "The Dating Game" Genesis 2:15-25 Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. INTRODUCTION: First, let me give you a few statistics that I think will help us put this message into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together God’s Vision Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

. We begin a new section today on Spirit filled relationships including, marriage, family, and business. As we begin looking at the marriage relationship, I felt led to start with the foundation of marriage which describes God’s vision for marriage so we see the beauty of marriage.

If have your bible turn to Ephesians 5:22-33. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describes what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Your Marriage Vows - Straight Talk About Sex Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

The Biblical teaching about maintaining faithfulness and sexual purity in a marriage relationship.

MAINTAINING YOUR MARRIAGE VOWS Straight Talk - What The Bible Has To Say About Sex How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of sheep just shorn, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: *other

Till Death Do Us Part - Save Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Mar 30, 2009

Marriage is two becoming one. That in itself is the problem! Four out of every ten marriages are said to end up in divorce. When river Niger and river Benue joined, they became one; one loosing its name and the two going on with the name of one

SERMON ON MARRIAGE DELIVERED AT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE, ILOYE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE TOPIC: TILL DEATH DO US PART – SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE TEXT; MALACHI 3:14-16; MATTHEW5:31-32 VENUE: FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE DATE: 29TH MARCH 2009 Introduction The Lord Jesus established the truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare