Sermons on forbidden to divorce: showing 421-435 of 15,643

Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated?

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated? What if your partner does not provide basic needs, controls, and manipulates you? The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be treated with love, respect, and care in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:8-9

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: The Fellowship Of The Rings

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 1, 2024

When I was a young boy; My mama said to me; “There’s only one girl in the world for you; And she probably lives in Tahiti.”

Marriage requires 4 types of "RINGS”:1 The Engagement Ring: The idea of Soulmates was first written about by a Greek playwright, the ancient equivalent of Hollywood.1 It’s a made-up romantic term meaning that there is only one person whom you are spiritually destined to marry. “Those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Few Traits That May Indicate You Have A God-Given Husband: Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 4, 2024

Watch out for these traits in your spouse...

Here are traits that may indicate you have a God-given husband: 1. Peace: You feel a deep sense of peace and calm in your relationship. 2. Shared values: You both share similar values and beliefs. 3. Spiritual growth: Your husband supports and encourages your spiritual growth. 4. Love and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Relationships That Draw You Closer To God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 13, 2024

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one.

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one. But how do we know if our other relationships are aligning with His will? The answer is simple, any relationship that drives you away from God is not meant to be. Any relationship that drives you away from God is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Genesis 13:5-13

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven - The Eternal Vacation

Contributed by E. Venn on Sep 14, 2004

Jesus will reunite the human family when He returns. Those families who have been ripped apart by death, disease, divorce or distance will be reunited.

Heaven - Our Eternal Vacation School is out. Summer is here. With the warm weather one can witness the slow migration of motor homes, boats, and RV’s on the road. This is a sign that we are about to enter the vacation zone. And with this season comes planning, and celebration time. I just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect, Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This sermon is a continuation of the theme from sermon #2 and deals with Matt. 5:27-37 in the Sermon on the Mount series. This section deals with adultery, divorce, and swearing.

The Sermon on the Mount #3 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect( part 2) Matthew 5:27-37 CHCC: September 23, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Last week we saw the first point Jesus made about the Kingdom Heart. He taught that if we hold Anger in our hearts, it will grow to Contempt and Malice. No one with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ethics Must Be Integrated Into Economic Activity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

Just as the action of Herod and of abortionists shows the divorce of economics and ethics, so we must reintegrate ethics into economic activity, if we are to reclaim society for Christ

December 28, 2009 Feast of the Holy Innocents Caritas in Veritate The timeliness of the Pope’s encyclical, Charity in Truth, and its match to our Monday Scriptures is truly remarkable. Aristotle, himself an unbeliever, used mere reason to arrive at some remarkable truths. One of them is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Failed Family

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Apr 23, 2007

. Many families aren’t working together well. 1) Instead of building each other up, they tear apart. 2) Much dissatisfaction and stress. 3) Unresolved problems often end up in abuse or divorce.

1 Samuel 2:22-34 IS YOUR FAMILY PROBLEMATIC? ============================= I. What it means to be dysfunctional. A. Many families aren’t working together well. 1) Instead of building each other up, they tear apart. 2) Much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Law, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2020

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37.

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37. Murder Matthew 5:21-26 “You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Hate These Things- God! Malachi Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence.

Malachi Pt 2 “I hate these things!” God Thesis: The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence. Opening Thoughts about our text today: He hates that Levi and its priests have not honored His word and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Peace Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

It is not hard to dwell on the crime, wars, tsunamis, evil politics, divorce, sickness, death and the dishonesty of deceitful people and find yourself coming to the same conclusion: Life Sucks.

Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Phil 4:5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Loving Covenant

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

Divorce is an epidemic in our society today. This sermon focuses on God’s view for marriage and how we can improve our marriages as God meant them to be.

A Loving Covenant Genesis 2:18-25 Intro.: A. We have an Epidemic on our hands today. It is not a disease epidemic that medicine can cure. Nor is it an epidemic of pestilence or natural disasters. The Epidemic that I am talking about today is the Break down of the Family! Today: One Half all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

Broken Homes Restored

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2018

Satan's goal has always been to interrupt what God is doing and the sacredness and blessings of marriage are no exceptions. This message addresses what THE BIBLE SAYS about divorce and remarriage.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. INTRODUCTION o Satan's goal has always been to interrupt what God is doing and the sacredness and blessings of marriage are no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16, Judges 3:6-8, Deuteronomy 21:10-14, Psalm 89:38-45, Hebrews 13:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:76-79, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God