Sermons on Contract Marriages:

Marriage Ain't Easy Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2015

In this sermon, we explore some myths that can lead our marriage to failure.

Introduction: A. There’s an old joke that goes like this: “Do you know what are the most difficult years of marriage?” 1. Answer: “The ones following the wedding!” 2. Once when I was looking through my card file for material on marriage, I had to laugh when I noticed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015

God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jump-Starting Your Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2015

Using God's instructions to the Church at Ephesus in Revelation 2, we learn how to stop forsaking our first love in our marriages.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a video clip that contrasts the difference between newlyweds and not so newlyweds (Show video about newlyweds from Chip Ingram’s series “Marriage Built to Last”). B. I want to follow up that video clip with two ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God's-Eye View Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 3, 2016

Paul describes for us God's plan for marriage.

A four-year-old girl was having a difficult time grasping the concept of marriage. So her father opened his wedding photo album, thinking visual images would help. He pointed out the bride arriving at the church, the wedding ceremony, the recessional, and the reception. “Now do you understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning Signs Of A Failed Marriage Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 3, 2016

There were warnings signs that Samson's marriage was bringing him down but he did not take heed instead continued to allow his desires, his disrespect, his disobedience and his his deception to overcome him. We can learn many things from his life.

Warnings signs are set up to give precautionary notice of possible occurrences. But there are signs I saw in the internet that are so funny that I want to share with you today. Have you seen these kinds of signs? 1. "Do not Breathe under the water" - of course, you cannot breathe under the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Six Steps To A Good Marriage Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 19, 2016

The message gives the six steps or foundational principles in building a Christian Marriage

Messages on the home Preached 1971 – 2008 By Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle MESSAGE 1 Annual Sermons Text: Eph. 5:18-21 Vol. 9 No. 19-20 Bob Marcaurelle SIX STEPS TO A GOOD MARRIAGE Most husbands feel they already know the steps to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation Three: Commitment In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A topical study on commitment in marriage including a consideration of divorce and remarriage

Foundation Three: Commitment in Marriage Many marriages were destined for trouble from the utterance of the words “I do.” When the couple publicly declared, “I do”, they really didn’t understand what they were committing to. They had no comprehension of what true ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Four: Communication In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A topical study on communication in marriage

Foundation Four: Communication in Marriage At the core of every healthy marriage is the ability of a couple to successfully communicate with one another. Communication can be difficult because each individual may have a different background, experiences, and sometimes even culture, which all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on intimacy in marriage

Foundation Eight: Intimacy in Marriage How should couples develop intimacy in marriage? Marriage should be the most intimate relationship anybody experiences in life. It should be more intimate than a friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, a father-son relationship, a boyfriend-girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

5 Truths To A Great Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

Marriage is a mystery. There is more here than meets the eye. Marriage is "completion" in a profound sense.

Today I want to share with you a message entitled, “5 Truths to a Great Marriage.” Almost every one of us can improve our marriages. Keep your Bibles open Ephesians, and we conclude our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationship With God Is A Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

This morning I want to focus on the unseen marriage in the minutes to come. It’s not until you see the marriage above that you’ll understand what marriages below are to look like. Because when see the marriage above, we’ll see the pattern and the design of marriage.

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Ephesians 5:28-29

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

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