Sermons on Forbidden To Divorce:

Mark Chapter 10: Three Years In Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 30, 2009

There are six separate episodes in this chapter of the Bible. Each one give important insights, as Jesus begins to head toward Jerusalem.

MARK CHAPTER 10 Three Years In. Pastor Eric J. Hanson At this point in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we have reached three years into the public ministry of Jesus. He had already been preparing his disciples for ministry without him there, because Jesus knew that he would soon be going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-52, Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scientists are increasingly ’playing God’ by manipulating biological processes. However, there are ways that we can ’play God’ in our lives. This study discusses the ways we can fall into that dangerous trap.

With the gigantic increase in our understanding of the various biological processes in animals and human beings, the idea of ‘playing God’ has become very real. Today, human beings can be created in a test tube. Today, you can not only choose the gender of your baby but you can choose likely color ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching The Truth, Convenient Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

As Jesus did in his home town, we must preach the truth about marriage, even at some risk.

March 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The prophetic call, whether to Elisha, Jesus, the apostles or you and me, is a call to take risks in order to reduce the greatest risk–that men and women lose their eternal souls. Here, Jesus tells the truth about his fellow Jews to the Jews and almost pays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Till Death Do Us Part - Save Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Mar 30, 2009

Marriage is two becoming one. That in itself is the problem! Four out of every ten marriages are said to end up in divorce. When river Niger and river Benue joined, they became one; one loosing its name and the two going on with the name of one

SERMON ON MARRIAGE DELIVERED AT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE, ILOYE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE TOPIC: TILL DEATH DO US PART – SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE TEXT; MALACHI 3:14-16; MATTHEW5:31-32 VENUE: FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE DATE: 29TH MARCH 2009 Introduction The Lord Jesus established the truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Is Your Marriege A Complementary Or A Competition

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Nov 14, 2013

This will help you to answer questions that will arise in marriage relation before getting into one. The biggest mistake you can make is getting into a love relationship and extend it into commitment without first checking what motivates its existence.

An Easy but not so Easy Question to answer…. The question might seem easy to answer but this can go beyond an answer. Mostly questions are answered from theory level than from the depth of experience and connection to the question. I hope I am not speaking in tongues. I have been on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:9

Denomination: *other

Jesus On Marriage

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does Jesus say about the covenant of marriage?

Jesus on Marriage Matthew 5:31-32 In 1960, in the United States, 70% of all adults were married. Today, that number is just over half. As a result, 8 times as many children are now born out of wedlock as compared to that same year. In the 1960s, two thirds of all young adults in their twenties ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

How important is marriage to God? Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16.

Prelude How important is marriage to God? Purpose: Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16. Divorce Question (vs. 2) Mark 10:2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Abandoned By God? (Isaiah 49:14-50:3) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 3, 2025

Lady Zion feels abandoned by God. God comforts her by saying He will make her beautiful again, and give her children. God also says, she feels abandoned because she was-- but that's about to change.

A few weeks ago, in Isaiah 47, we read about the fall of Babylon, the capital city of the Babylonian empire. The city was described using female imagery-- as a delicate virgin daughter, as a queen. She was described as being proud, and boastful, and savage in her treatment of God's people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-26, Isaiah 50:1-3, Isaiah 42:14

Male And Female - Mark 10:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

When asked about divorce, Jesus’ first response was to point out maleness and femaleness. This message will help you see how the characteristics of the sexes combine to create a whole greater than the sum of the parts.

Mark 10:1 Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them. 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 "What did Moses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Matthew 19:1-12, Luke 16:18

Navigating God’s Will Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 17, 2018

God’s will is something we usually discern with our renewed minds, but sometimes God directs us differently (but never contrary to Scripture); sometimes He hints at those plans, but has not been clear about them — yet He reveals them in His time.

Navigating God’s Will (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. Some people think you can find God’s will by opening up a page of the Bible and putting your finger down, “Bible dipping.” So this guy tries this method of finding God’s will for him. He prays for guidance. He closes his eyes, lets his Bible fall open, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom: The Eyes Have It Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006

When the circumstances around you look like you should do something you know God has forbidden, who do you trust, the circumstances or the Savior?

Wisdom: The Eyes Have It Proverbs 1:1-7 His car dealership is filled with exotic cars: Bentleys, Cadillacs, “Beamers”, and “’Vettes. With a rainbow of colors available, David Jones of Worcestershire, England, is one sharp dealer. Recently, he added the Internet to his sales force and eBay is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Discovering Genesis, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 26, 2011

Part 3 of this series discusses the fall of mankind by outlining the manner in which Satan used to fool Eve into partaking of the forbidden fruit. (Ref: Genesis 3:1-5)

Discovering Genesis, Part 3 Genesis 3:1-5 Introduction - At our core, at our very molecular level, we were created to worship God - APP: Worship is not just our praise but also our obedience to a Holy God -- We must obey the God we serve; in everything; else we are not worshiping -- It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legal Counsel For Christians Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 4, 2023

Jesus provides counsel on domestic disputes, sex crimes, adultery and divorce; and He even says something that can be applied to swearing on the Bible in a court of law. Jesus, being part of the court of heaven, knows about legal matters!

I have entitled our message for this morning, “Legal Counsel for Christians.” You may not realize it, but the Bible is full of courtroom imagery. The most noteworthy example is the great white throne of judgement seen in the book of Revelation (20:11-15). Did you know that Jesus will be there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

A lesson outlining what God requires for scriptural marriages and includes information on the controversy of divorce.

Marriage By: Brian A. Yeager Introduction: A. Marriage is ordained [established] by God: 1. Genesis 2:18-25 2. I Corinthians 7:1-2 B. Marriage is a good thing (Proverbs 18:22). 1. Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable [as of great price, precious; held in honour, esteemed, especially dear] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Joseph

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

Why did Joesph REALLY want to divorce Mary, the answer may surprise you.

Christmas: Mt. 1:18-25 The Real Story of Joseph! Intro. A little boy was lost in a mall. He didn’t know what to do so, knit hat in hand, he just stood and cried. People passing felt bad and wanted to do something, so they started putting money in his hat. A short while later a Security Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed