Sermons on Gay Marriage:

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Context is always important when we study the Bible. Genesis 1 gives us a complete narration of creation; Genesis 2 retells the story in order to fill in the details concerning the creation of man and the construction of marriage.

Marriage as it’s Meant to Be Genesis 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 11/13/05 Two weeks ago we established that singleness is good, it’s a gift, and it can be used to bring glory to God. Last week we were reminded that if you’re going to get married, make sure there is a spiritual match. It might seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 10, 2009

Why God designed marriage.

Title: God’s design for marriage Text: Genesis 1:26-2:25 Introduction Why do a sermon series on marriage? Reason #1: The most difficult years of marriage are those following the wedding. Reason #2: The best testimony any married couple can have is …a great marriage. First sermon: We are going ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

The success of marriage is not based on success as the world teaches but as God commands through the example of submission offered by Christ himself.

INTRODUCTION As you can tell from the title of the message, we are going to be looking at a tough subject today – one I prefer NOT to speak on – the relationship between HUSBANDS & WIVES. BUT before we dive in, I want to speak a moment on the attitude we need to bring – JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Corruption Of Marriage”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

Sixty percent of American children born today will see their parents divorced by the time they are 18. Of those children who have suffered this pain of divorce, half of them will see a second divorce before they are 18.

“THE CORRUPTION OF MARRIAGE” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:10-16 Perhaps the best ideas about what keeps a marriage alive through thick and thin come from couples who, after decades of marriage, bask in blissful unions. Berkeley psychologist Robert Levenson is now in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Building Better Marriages

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006

This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.

Building Better Marriages Matthew 19:1-12 How many people have you known who have been divorced? How many happily married couples do you know? What can we do to Build Better Marriages? Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Your Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Jun 9, 2006

This is message 4 in a series of messages on the family called "Your Family Matters!"

Our mothers matter / your children matter / your time matters / your marriage matters! This is perhaps one of the timeliest messages I have preached at this church in the past 5 + years I have been pastor. Why? Marriages are under attack all around us! Never before have I seen Satan attacking men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Help Meet Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses what it means to have a "Help Meet"

Marriage Vows: Accepting Your Helpmeet Introduction Last week my message dealt with the Blood Covenant. I shared with you why I personally think that a marriage is a blood covenant and should not entered into lightly. This is part 2 of the covenant message and we will be looking at the words we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Marriage That Sizzles

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2007

Paul is addressing men and women who have taken the Spiritual affairs of the church in their own hands, and have said by their actions “If God doesn’t move in the right way we will do it for Him!”

Having a Marriage that Sizzles Text: I Cor. 13:1-8a Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage, Keeping It Together Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2008

A number of suggestions from scripture for keeping our marriages together

I have been pastoring for 27 years now, I have performed well over 50 weddings. Couples ranging in age from their teens to their seventies and I am have watched any number of marriages end. And some have happened because of some serious stuff. Wives fed up with physical abuse who have finally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 21, 2006

People get married for lots of different reasons, but are they getting married for the right reason?

A June Wedding: Marriage for the Right Reasons Hosea 1:1-11 Why do people get married? A report in the British journal Health 24 lists the top six reasons people give for getting married: 6. It’s the right time. You have a solid and secure relationship and it feels like the logical next ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Marriage Service Sermon. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

"Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Gods Will For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 24, 2013

Second in marriage series, focusing on finding God's will in marriage

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION Finding God’s Will For Marriage Various INTRODUCTION llustration: A flight attendant spent a week’s vacation in the Rockies. She was captivated by the mountain peaks, the clear blue skies, and the sweet smelling pines. But she also was charmed by a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Gods Will In Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jun 15, 2013

Third part of marriage series

~ EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION ~ “LIVING GOD’S WILL IN MARRIAGE” Ephesians 5:18-31 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago, we considered the question of discovering God’s will for marriage. Our conclusion was, that it is not about finding God’s will for marriage, rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Pentecostal