Sermons on Foreign Wives:

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

How is Your Marriage Today?

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Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Relationships Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 19, 2012

The way we love and submit in the home, the way we work in our jobs, the way we treat our employees, are all a reflection of our relationship with God.

Illustration A young bride was at her wedding rehearsal and was visibly shaken and nervous; overwhelmed by the details that she had to remember. And the pastor realized this and pulled her aside after the practice and said, "This is all you have to do. When you come in for the wedding, all you have ...read more

Denomination: *other

Family Strong: Partnership Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

God's original plan for marriage was partnership. That was lost in the curse of sin. Christ came to redeem family and marriages and outlines the results of that redemption in Ephesians 5.

Family Strong I Ephesians 5:21-33 Ogden Nash, known for his short, witty poems which often carry much wisdom has written: "To keep your marriage brimming / With love in the loving cup / Whenever you're wrong, admit it / Whenever you're right, shut up!" A pastor, after counseling a husband and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

When A Man Loves A Woman Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

So what happens when a man loves a woman?

When a Man Loves a Woman Ephesians 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION Michael Bolton belts out romantic loves songs. One of his most inspiring is his cover of "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge. Released in 1966, the song originally made to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Spirit-Filled Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025

A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 40 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how Jacob got tricked by his uncle to marry both of his daughters even though he only wanted to marry one. And right away there were problems in the marriage because Leah wasn’t loved by her husband Jacob while Rachel was. This is what moved Leah to have kids by Jacob hoping that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Family Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

To have a spiritually healthy church, Paul recognizes the need to address family issues. Even in today’s culture that gives a warped family view, these are the principles that will guide your family into a relationship with God that will strengthen not o

The Family Pleasing to God Colossians 3:18-21 I. Wives (v. 18; Titus 2:3-5) a. Love the husband and children b. Homemakers c. Submissive to the husband’s leadership (Ephesians 5:22, 24; 1 Peter 3:1-6) II. Husbands (v. 19; Ephesians 5:23, 25-33) a. Love the wife (1 Peter 3:7) b. Lead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For The Home

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

This is a sermon written to preach in a wedding. It lists the responsibilities of each marriage partner.

Introduction: 1. I remember when my dad bought his first VCR. 2. He didn’t know anything about how it worked, but he spent hours reading the instruction manual, learning every detail of how to use it properly. 3. Wouldn’t it be great if other things in life came with directions, like: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Say About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 8, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?

What Does the Bible Say About Marriage? Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Hebrews 13: 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign: Tongues Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2017

After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” These “other tongues” are not unknown tongues. There were many tongues spoken by Jews throughout the Roman Empire.

June 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Sign: Tongues Scripture: Acts 2.4b-2.11 Acts 2.4b-2.11 (KJV) 4b and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Architecture: God's Roles For Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#1 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the series by laying out God’s design for marriage. Everything in the home builds upon this foundational truth.

“THE ARCHITECTURE: ROLES IN MARRIAGE” Home Improvement - Week #1 Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:7 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Home Improvement Clip 1 = 2:45} In a lifetime relationship how do two people stay compatible? How do we as live out Wilson’s advice and “build a bridge” or “meet in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Great Cover-Up” Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

2nd in 3 part series on marriage.

“THE GREAT COVER-UP” (Understanding our Roles in Marriage) EPHESIANS 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - Mona Lisa Smile - Chp. 24:1:30:20 - 1:32:45 - 2:25) It is obvious that Ms. Watson, played by Julia Roberts and Joan, played by Julia Stiles, have very different views on the role of a wife. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Payment For The Sin Of David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016

To show that GOD exacts retribution from us, whatever we sow, we will reap in this lifetime. Be sure to harvest righteousness in this life by sowing righteousness in peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you paying your debt of sin? No. CHRIST JESUS paid it all for me. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal