Sermons on Forbidden Marriage:

The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 29, 2007

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible.

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Marriage Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Looking at Marriage. Part 2 in series Relationships That Work. The three places we look to build a balanced, healthy marriage.

Looking at Marriage Relationships that Work, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 27, 2007 Recording artist Roberta Flack once said, Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime should rank among the fine arts. Sydney Harris ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Marriage Sacrament

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea's Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007

How are husbands to love their wive? The way Christ loves His Church. How does God love His people? The way Hosea loved Gomer.

Renewing Your Marriage Behold the Harvest! Men, listen up! Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! If you have a sweetheart, I’m giving you a 72-hour warning to get your act together! Our theme for this year of Bible Methodism is to “Behold the Harvest” with an emphasis on the family. This quarter, we are ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Trust And Marriage Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007

SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST WAITING TO SEE FAITH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHRIST’S FOLLOWERS.

Trust Busters Sermon #1: Trust and Marriage Mark 10:1-12 Sermon Series Introduction Some people are just waiting to see the People of God live their faith in a manner that establishes its validity. They want to see it work before they embrace it. And some issues go far in building or destroying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Gps For Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

Part 2 in a series on family. This message deals with marriage relationships.

FAMILY Part 2-GPS for Marriages Ephesians 5:21-33 Sunday, May 20, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “One thing I know is that marriage is made in heaven, but then again, so is thunder and lightning.” (sermoncentral.com) Key verse: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Marriage Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The key to a successful marriage is following God’s prescription. This message focuses on the roles of husbands and wives to imitate the example Christ has set for them.

Live Out Loud – Our MARRIAGE Ephesians 5:22-33 Funny: A week before his wife turned 45, a husband asked what she wanted for her birthday. She said, “I’d like to be 10 again.” So on her birthday, he got her up fed her Pop Tarts and Coco Puffs, and whisked her off to of Six ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 8, 2005

A shorter, but Christ-centered, wedding ceremony that I perform for most couples I unite in marriage.

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Many ministers prefer to take the opportunity of performing a wedding, and give a full blown sermon. I personally feel that is uncalled for in this situation. I believe that this is the bride and groom’s day, not the preacher’s - so with that in mind, I keep it simple and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: *other

Desperate Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005

This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage That Works

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005

building a healthy marriage

Intro: years ago I took a class on marriage counseling at A.U.M. It was to give information to help people going through problems in their marriage. One day our teacher didn’t show up and we found out later that she wasn’t returning to the class, she and her husband were going to get a divorce. So ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

The first marriage shows us what God meant marriage to be.

[Read Genesis 2:18-25.] In Genesis 2:22, we read of the world’s first marriage ceremony: “[God] brought [the woman] to the man.” God “gave away” the first bride and Mr. Adam and Miss Eve were joined together in holy matrimony. You could say it was a marriage “made in heaven.” Once when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage In Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 3, 2006

Preaching on Heaven

Marriage In Heaven Revelation 19: 6- 9 Preached NHBC 6/25/06 PM Service I. Introduction A. We’re Going to a Wedding 1. A scene from heaven 2. The marriage of the Lamb 3. While the Tribulation rages on earth B. Participants and Plans for the Marriage of the Lamb II. Body A. The Groom (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Baptist