Sermons on enjoying marriage: showing 691-705 of 61,870

Making Marriage Work (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon completes the principles of marriage found in the book of Ruth. This is principles 5 through 8.

February 29, 2004 Ruth 3:1 – 4:22 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The groom decided to ask his father for advice. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2008

The reason submission is so important for a wife is because of this key: The wife who willingly submits to her husband’s leadership glorifies God.

“Sweet Surrender” Let me sum up the perfect picture for marriage again: God wants each marriage to be a portrait of His love for His glory! Romans 11:36 “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be all the glory forever.” Well, I knew today’s sermon was going to the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design And Desire For Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

And today I want to help us consider the goodness of marital physical intimacy.

As we continue in our series ‘Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality’… I thought you might appreciate knowing a little more how the choice to do this series came about. This little video kind of fills it in… [VIDEO: VCF SEXUALITY SHORT (by Nate Torrence) ] Well… needless to say… I got the message. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When 1+1=1

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2008

This message about the God-ordained marriage relationship between man and woman as the devil is prowling to and fro looking for marriages to devour and relationships to wreck. And the church is not immune. We can learn a few lessons from the Shunamite cou

Introduction From the title of this message, it is clear that this is an unusual formula. Yes, 1+1 = 1, not 2. Ordinarily, 1+1 equals 2, but there are many things in the word of God which are not ordinary, but extra-ordinary. When God parted the Red Sea for the people of Israel when they were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Essentials To Great And Godly Marriages

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 12, 2006

St. Valentine was martyred for the institution of great and godly marriages. Gen. 2 describes that these marriages are made up of at least four essentials: Monogamy, Fidelity, Longevity, and Intimacy.

Great and Godly Marriages Gen. 2.21-25 Steve Miller 2/12/06---Valentine’s Sunday Opening: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: *other

Developing Intimacy In Marriage, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three. This sermon deals with spiritual intimacy

Developing Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 Genesis 2:20b-24 Last week, we looked at the challenge for followers of Christ of developing intimacy in our relationships in a sex crazed world. Intimacy is like a three legged stool. You have to have all three aspects to be balanced in marriage and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is Like A Motorcycle

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 10, 2008

Wrote this message for a "Bring Your Bike to Church Day" friend event

Life is a Bike (This was written for our annual Bring Your Bike to Church Day) As you can tell from the video and from some of the rides out front there are all kinds of motorcycles. Some are really nice and cost a lot of money and some are just basic transportation. But they are all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Letting Go To Receive

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

To receive God’s gifts and grace we need to let go of things, attitudes and even our understanding of how things should be.

The sermon began with the following visual “I have asked Andy Broom to help me with today’s sermon.” Like every other journey we go on throughout our journey in life we pick up many packages and things. We pick up: The package of WHAT PEOPLE THINK & SAY ABOUT ME!!! The package of WHAT I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Love...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2012

To persist in Love...even when persecuted...

Why “Love”… Ouch! My Dad developed a frozen shoulder condition and boy we took him from one hospital to another with no avail, till the “Magnet therapy” did the trick. In this sermon, I intend to touch upon a particular type of “shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: *other

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

For 3000 years, the 100th Psalm has inspired people to sing praise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise A Sermon Based on the 100th Psalm November 20, 2011 Rev Mark A, Barber The psalm we read this morning is one of the 150 (or 151) psalms recorded in the Book of Psalms which functions in much the same way our United Methodist Hymnal functions for us today. These Psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Age Of Nonsense: "When All Is Said And Done" [part Five]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

We must have a zest for living life to the fullest

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 2, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “When All Is Said and Done” Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 For the past four weeks we have explored the futility of man’s wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed