Sermons on Gay Marriage:

Marriage And The Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Marriage Works

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2015

Marriage works because God designed it and Christ inspires it.

Have you ever seen products like these for sale? A watering can with a spout that curves in on itself? A chair that feels like it wants to push you off of it? A cereal bowl with a hole in the bottom? And a drinking glass that is sure to cause a mess down one’s shirt front? No, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

Biblical look at marriage, in an effort to restore its rightful place in our thinking

I want to land on my feet in life, don’t you? So, on big subjects that the world is really goofing up right now, we need solid answers. We need to be able to navigate the landing. I’m talking about Christian people being real and our faith making a difference in the way we approach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Thoughts Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 4, 2016

Marriage Thoughts

Marriage Thoughts I Corinthians 7 1. Sanctity in Marriage - vs. 1-2 A. Power of Touch B. Permission to Marry 2. Sacrifice in Marriage - vs. 3-6 A. Issue of Control B. Issue of Consent 3. Soul Searching in Marriage - vs. 7-9 *Singleness and marriage are both a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Marriage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2020

Marriages are attacked on every side; however, you can decide right now to have a revival marriage.

A Revival Marriage—Marriage God’s Way. Ephesians 5:17-33NLT 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-33, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Covenant Of Marriage

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 28, 2018

The only pre- Fall Covenant is marriage

Marriage Foundation Introduction: The marriage covenant predates the Fall I would like to like to go back to the very basics of when marriage was instituted. We first read about it in Genesis 2. I am not talking about a piece of paper saying you are married but to the marriage covenant between ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage And Sex Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018

Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage In The Ot Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015

Discuss marriage in the OT (Introduction is refuting this chart: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QikkVCasr7U/TtmzyTVLoAI/AAAAAAAAFsg/pE-MGI0VWA8/s1600/biblical_marriage_chart.jpg and body of sermon adapted from book, God, Marriage, and Family pgs. 42- 48)

Introduction: In the recent debate over marriage, there are some who say that we need to get back to the biblical definition of marriage. When that is said others counter with saying that the bible definition of marriage is screwed up because of what we see in the OT. The Bible, especially the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resilient Marriages Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 14, 2019

Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient.

This is us: Resilient Marriages Matt.19:3-6 Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient: 1. Marriage is God’s idea. v.4a God’s purpose for your marriage: to show the world what His love is like Resilient marriages recognize and accept God’s purpose & design ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Dinner

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Marriage dinner

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

The world view about marriage has robbed many from enjoying God's best for man and woman in regards to the greatest institution of all time - The Marriage Covenant Relationship.

The Marriage Covenant The world view about marriage has robbed many from enjoying God's best for man and woman in regards to the greatest institution of all time - The Marriage Covenant Relationship. The reason so many marriages are just existing and not thriving is because most married couples, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage, Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage they miss the emotional hurts from abuse or poor choice

Marriage, Intimacy A marriage unified in Christ enjoys true Biblical intimacy. Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Struggling In Marriage Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

ties that bind

Struggling in Marriage I Corinthians 7:10-16 1. Honest Inquiry - are you a believer or unbeliever? 2. Heavenly Instruction - are you fulfilling your responsibility? 3. Holy Influence - are you considering the other person? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This marriage deals with divorce and how to be a Christian

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19: 1-12 The last few weeks we’ve been focusing on the book of Genesis and the beginning of relationships. Last week, the message was on love and marriage. But what happens when the love is apparently gone? One of the misunderstandings in marriage is that love is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage, By The Book

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2013

In Genesis chapter 2, God gives us the formula for a happy and lasting marriage.

Marriage, By the Book Genesis 2:18-24 Intro: Children were asked some questions about marriage and dating and such. Here are some of their answers. .HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? . Alan age 10 says this: You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist