Sermons on Contract Marriages:

Making Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

From Genesis 2:24 we will learn that marriage is designed by God to operate According to three Fundamental Priorities.

New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. This is when we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Foundation Of Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

God provides foundation on which marriage is to be built. It is a standard for having intimacy in marriage relationships.

(My first wedding sermon in Sabutan Christian Church) God provides foundation on which marriage is to be built. It is a standard for having intimacy in marriage relationships. 1. Leave(iwanan) The husband is to make a special place for his bride. Leaving is the public and legal act of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Happiness In Marriage

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Sermon on marriage

The Secret of Happiness in Marriage Ephesians 5:25-30 1. Myth: The reason there is so much misery in marriage because husbands and wives seek their own pleasures a. The real problem is that husbands and wives do not seek happiness in the pleasure of their spouse b. Secret of happiness in marriage: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Made In Paradise

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2002

A glamorous wedding does not guarantee a great marriage!

On July 29, 1981 Britain’s Prince Charles married his Lady Diana in a grand royal ceremony. The glamorous wedding was a fairy tale of present pomp and past glory, a last gold-leaf page from the tattered book of empire. London was a city dressed like a vast stage. Buses were painted with bows, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage The Right Person Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 3 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" The key to a great marriage is marrying the right person!

Quest for the Sacred Rings Lord of the Rings (part 3 of 5) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intentions For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" God’s divine intentions for the marriage. One of the most needed messages in our nation today!

The Purpose of the Rings Lord of the Rings (part 2 of 5) 1. Core assumption: God knows what is going on and has a very good reason for all of His actions. 2. Marriage is not an institution dreamed up in the heart of man Marriage is the product of Divine Wisdom. <sum> God brings order and design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 5 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Every long term relationship has problems eventually. Here are some ground rules for fighting "Biblically".

Conquest for the Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 5 of 5) 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 4 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" There is a four-part Biblical model that all marriages must follow in order to be healthy.

Designing the Eternal Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 4 of 5) And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.” 19 So the Lord God formed from the soil every kind of animal and bird, and brought them to the man to see what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three 'r's Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005

A look at three areas we must understand in order to have happy marriages.

THE THREE ‘R’s OF A GREAT MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: Open with “Aisle, Altar, Hymn” Joke. Tonight we are going to talk a little bit about marriage. Marriage can be a fun topic to preach on, but is almost always a tough topic to preach on. Tonight I am keeping it simple. As a matter of fact, you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Isaac’s Marriage is a type of our own journey to build the bride of Christ (The church) through evangelism.

After this morning’s message ("Why shouldn’t Happy People Get married") I thought it a good idea to switch back to marriages that are good and right for this evening. I’d like to took at a marriage made in heaven, but not every marriage made in heaven has a Hollywood existence and ends with (Or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other