Sermons on Contract Marriages:

R.s.v.p.

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 3, 2008

A message preached at the wedding of Ross McClay and Lynette Snodgrass on Saturday 31 May 2008.

1. THE INVITATION "a certain king...sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding". a) A royal invitation - "a certain king". The King of kings invites us to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). b) A repeated invitation - "Again". Only one invitation is sent out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

"You're A Friend Of Mine" Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 22, 2008

What does it take to be a good friend? Not only to your friends, but to your husband or wife, brother or sister.

“You’re a Friend Of Mine” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... What one word should be in every relationship? Friendship….marriage….being a brother or sister? Even the relationship of pet and owner….. The relationship between a employee and employer…. That one word is “dependable.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 6 - Part 4 - What’s So Bad About Marrying An Unbeliever? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What’s the big deal with marrying unbelievers? Well, don’t be too quick in thinking it is not a big deal! The Bible addresses the idea of separation of believers all the way through. Genesis 6 seems to introduce the topic.

Genesis 6 - Part 4 - What’s so bad about believers marrying unbelievers? In this passage we see mutations such as giantism. We see great evil on the face of the earth. Perhaps these big guys were even worshiped as gods (I think we have established that they weren’t aliens earlier on). I suggested ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2010

This is the final message of the series and focuses on marriage.

What Is Jesus Costing You – Part 5 Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-30 Introduction: This message will conclude this series. Today we will focus on the last phase of developing a long-term relationship and that is marriage. When I started this series, I focused on the question: “What Is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Foundation For My Family

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2010

Our families can be happier and healthier than ever before, -- if we will build them on the foundation of God’s love.

God’s Foundation for My Family 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 14, 2010 *Today is Valentine’s Day, and most of you know it’s also our 35th wedding anniversary! -I thank God for Mary and the time He has given us together, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

El Matrimonio En Cristo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Dios diseñó el matrimonio a través de la unión del esposo y la esposa, así como cuando nos convertimos en cristianos, espiritualmente nos entregamos a Dios

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación El Matrimonio en Cristo 1ª de Corintios 6:16b y 17 Introducción: Hoy vamos a aprender juntos como tener una relación mas intima con nuestro Dios y a vivir una vida cristiana más plena, usando el ejemplo del matrimonio ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unirse En Una Sola Carne Series

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

“Por tanto, DEJARA el hombre a su padre y a su madre, y se unirá a su mujer, y serán una sola carne” (Génesis 2:24) Con este mandamiento de tres partes, Dios creó la ordenanza y la institución de matrimonio.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación Fundamentos de Dios “El Matrimonio” PARTE 2 - DEJAR, UNIRSE EN UNA SOLA CARNE. 1. EL MATRIMONIO DEBE COMENZAR CON UNA RENUNCIA A TODA RELACION ANTERIOR A FIN DE ESTABLECER UNA RELACIÓN PERMANENTE ENTRE UN HOMBRE Y UNA MUJER. “Por tanto, DEJARA el ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reaching For You.

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Jan 12, 2007

I AM REACHING FOR YOU Eph. 5: 22 – 25 Preached during the 10th year Wedding Anniversary of Brother Ray and Leah. God blessed them with 4 children for ten years.

I AM REACHING FOR YOU Eph. 5: 22 – 25 Introduction: During a premarital counseling the man was asking to see the written marriage vow that his fiancée had made. After a few minutes, he protested and say "Honey this will not work, there is nothing written here about submission". The girl held his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sex In Hd Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

Jesus' words about adultery point us not only towards the sacredness of the body but also to the sanctity of marriage.

“Law & Order: SPU – Sex in HD” Ex. 20:14; Mt. 5:27-30; 1 Thess. 4:3-8 Did you know that if you are not watching television in HD you are really missing out? HD – High Definition television. High Definition produces a clearer, more life-like picture that truly makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can A Christian Divorce?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2010

Christians are taught of the necessity of honouring marriage. However, much of contemporary practise among churches reflects more of the world than of the will of Christ.

MATTHEW 19:3-12 CAN A CHRISTIAN DIVORCE? “Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 1, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt 1- Priorities (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Few weeks-Marriage Seminar-LYWBM-Mark Gungor A Solemn Promise Question: How many not married-hope-meet special one? How many are married? (trade in your spouse?) Key thought: To be fulfilled in life, you must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Pursuit

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt2- Pursuit Introduction (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Continue with our series- A Solemn Promise- Pursuit In Hot Pursuit How many made- fool of yourselves-in- name of love- trying to impress- someone- opposite sex, did crazy things would never do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call To Purity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011

In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Improve Relationships @ Home?

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 1, 2012

Peter tells us how we can improve relationships at home: 1 - Wives, Focus on Your Christ-like Behavior; 2 - Husbands, Focus on a Limitless Love; 3 - Everyone, Focus on Being a Blessing

Where do you find it most difficult to live out the Christian life? On the job? On the golf course? Around non believers? During traffic jams? How about at home? What makes it difficult to live like Christ at home? When Amy and I first got married, we had never had a major argument. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 2, 2013

Is your bedroom a place of joy or duty and reward?

1 Cor 7:3,4 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Denomination: Baptist