Sermons on Contract Marriages:

Marriage: Me, Myself And I Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Focuses on selfishness in Marriage

Marriage Part 4: Me, Myself & I Introduction Previously we have discussed the blood covenant, the marriage vows and last week how we must decide how to make our marriages into one. The focal point from last week’s message was to clarify the need to examine what each of us brings into a marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: I Receive You Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses how we receive/accept our spouses.

I Receive You Introduction Last week, we talked about the fact that all of us have areas where we tend to be very selfish in our marriage. These are the areas that make us think we are not able to build oneness with our spouse. This message focuses on how we accept the gift that God has given us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 16, 2010

We divorce-proof our marriages when we stop looking for loopholes (or reasons to separate). Instead, we must look to the Lord, committing our selves first to Him then to our mates.

Gary Thomas, in his book, Sacred Marriage, tells the story of a businessman who moved over slightly as a young man crowded into the airplane seat next to him. They both fastened their seat belts, and the businessman good-naturedly asked as to whether the young man was traveling on business or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Marriage Dinner Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Today we’re looking at Revelation, the last book of the Bible, chapter 19. In recent weeks we’ve talked about the triumphal entry of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and last week we talked about the ascension of Jesus.

"While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton was able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9, Revelation 19:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Relationships, The Struggle Is Real: Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 18, 2016

This sermon provides a theology of marriage and how couples can free themselves from expectations that cause disappointment and frustration in their marriages.

Relationships: The Struggle Is Real: Marriage 7/17/2016 Genesis 2:15-24 Ephesians 5:21-23 We are in the third message of our series Relationships: The Struggle Is Real. We have looked at Dating and Singles. We have upcoming Parenting, Divorce, and Being Single Again because of death. Today we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2014

Marriage Therapy often calls for active listening, plus while affirming your spouse through paraphrasing, validation and positive feedback. No interruptions, really listening while giving positive feedback such as-

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage 1 Corinthians 13:4-5NLT “Pastor was swinging on his porch as one of his deacons came over to talk with him. “Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage: It's A Good Thing

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 8, 2014

Marriage works when we work at it with Gods wisdom. The principles of God help to make it easier

It's a Good Thing.... 2 It's 2nd week of marriage Seminar! Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Remember we said that: - God's intention 4 marriage is to make life 'gooder'! - no marriage will produce as God intended until it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Sexual Satisfaction In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

Overcoming the sexual stalemate that keeps men and women from enjoying an act that God created.

“Yo, Pep, I don't think they're gonna play this on the radio And why not? Everybody has sex I mean, everybody should be makin' love.” Salt-N-Pepa “The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.” 1 Corinthians 7:3 You think about it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Fighting Techniques In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict at some point. And at some point, we're going to fight dirty. And we will be both on the receiving end and the giving end of these dirty tactics.

“What, with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again, Good Kate; I am a gentleman.” - William Shakespeare, The Taming Of The Shrew. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Eventually, you're going to fight In marriage, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Marriage Work? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 3, 2019

what makes a marriage work

What makes a marriage work, is it money, is it material thing's, or is it moments of pleasure? What makes a marriage work, (first, second, third), it's: 1. Putting Christ First. What makes a marriage work, it's letting Jesus be Lord in your heart, home, and habits. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Marriage Alive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2019

You may marry in haste and repent in leisure, but for the kids you must repent and revive your marriage.

Death of a Marriage When men abdicate And women pontificate Nerves begin to grate Actions agitate, irritate, and aggravate Angry words proliferate So they bicarbonate and medicate Until they separate In a fit of hate From the one they chose as a mate Thus their family they decimate By swallowing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Ceremony For Two Christians

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 21, 2020

Brief Marriage Ceremony

Marriage Ceremony for _______and _______ Who gives this woman to be married? Her mother and I. Thank you can be seated. Dearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In Politics, Church And Marriage Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs.

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs. 1) Esther’s Revival Can God provide revival even through normal worldly politics? Esther, a Jew, became queen to Persian King Ahasuerus, but evil ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 35 - The Sanctity Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 14, 2023

Marriage is God’s idea and the directive for a happy marriage is given by God Himself. When we honor marriage and treat our spouse the way God wants us to, our homes will be blessed and our families will be a blessing to many.

We read in Matthew 22:2, “The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a marriage for his son..”(Webster) Have you ever wondered why the kingdom of heaven is likened to the marriage of a king’s son? Often we consider marriage to be a normal part of our lives, but fail to realize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:20, Genesis 2:22, John 2:11, Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 12:15, Genesis 12:17, 2 Samuel 11:1, Ephesians 5:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Help For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021

Some men are ashamed that their wife is ahead of them spiritually. So they just hang back and think of the spiritual life as “woman’s work” and so protect their egos. Men are too proud to admit that spiritually they must play catch-up to their wives.

In the Bible, there are three human institutions that stand apart from all others — the family, the church, and the government. There’s nothing in the Bible about how a hospital or a school should be run, even though they are crucial to a flourishing society. There’s nothing there about business ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist