Sermons on Gay Marriage:

Homework For Husbands Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Howard Hendricks said, “If your faith doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work."

Hey big guy, practice what you preach. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Three Reasons to believe that computers are female: 1. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval. 2. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

If I'd Committed Murder, I'd Have Got Less

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005

Service for Renewal of Vows after 40 years of marriage

SERVICE for RE-AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE VOWS between Mick and Chris Chivers On Saturday 17th September in NR at 4pm Hymn: Morning has broken Introduction This sentence may be used God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4.16 We have come together today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Men And Women Think Differently Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2006

If you are going to minister to people of both genders, you have to respect both genders and try to understand how both genders operate. This is true in marriage, church, evangelism, business, and community.

Men and Women Think Differently (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. The differences between men and women are legion. 2. For example, "In a Harvard study of several hundred preschoolers, researchers discovered an interesting phenomenon. As they taped the children’s playground conversation, they realized that all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring The Romance Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006

Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Plumbed To The Depths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 21, 2006

A frank look at sexuality, spirituality, faithfulness, and adultery.

Plumbed to the Depths Life After the Wedding, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 19, 2006 David Flowers I want to talk to you today about something that affects adults from every background, every religion, every ethnicity, every moral stripe. I want to talk to you today about a tragedy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Heart Reader Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2006

Last in the series, "Life After the Wedding," this message features more spiritual perspectives on marriage, and practical tips for staying far from adultery.

The Heart Reader Series: Life After the Wedding, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 26, 2006 David Flowers Big thought for today: If God wants marriages to be healthy, and if marriages are the product of a union between two spirit beings (which we are if you believe human beings have ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Keep Finances From Fizzling The Flame Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2006

8th in series on marriage. Topical sermon on money in marriage.

HOW TO KEEP FINANCES FROM FIZZLING THE FLAME Howard Dayton said, in a report released in 1986, that at the time, 56% of all divorces were a result of financial tension in the home. (Howard Dayton, Homemade, June 1986) Let’s face it, how we handle money makes a great impact on our home life, on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Your Love Language Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 2, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 1. This message helps husbands and wives learn how to effectively communicate love in a language their spouse can understand.

LEARNING YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE Living a Life of Love – 1 Ephesians 5:22-33 March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION: “The State of Our Unions 2005,” an annual report put out by the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University, highlighted the dismal state of the family in the United States. Among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Sex In The Burbs

Contributed by Chris Adams on Mar 2, 2006

A message on the deceitfulness of sexual sin and the Christian’s response to temptation.

Sex in the Burbs: Learning to Identify Satan’s Method of Temptation “16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 Satan’s method of operation has always included attacks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With The Enemy: Coping With Conflict Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

3rd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY: COPING WITH CONFLICT Reel Relationships - Week 4 Romans 12:17, Psalm 86:5 INTRODUCTION: (Video clip from Sleeping with the Enemy - 29:16-32:40 = 3:34) Some conflict in marriage is so horrible people will do anything to get out. Every time I see that clip my heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Titanic: Keeping Romance Afloat Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

1st in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

TITANIC: KEEPING ROMANCE AFLOAT Reel Relationships - Week 2 Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip montage from Titanic - mpeg 2:58) It was that tragic, true story that served as the backdrop for the blockbuster film Titanic, which steamed past all other movies to become the top grossing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Meeting Your Spouse's Needs Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 5, 2003

To have a great marriage, husbands and wives need to know and meet their spouses basic needs. In this message, we learn how to meet the three basic needs of a wife and three basics needs of a husband.

A few years ago, some people were saying, “The difference between gender is more cultural that real.” Anyone believe that? Genesis tells us that the Creator made two sexes, not one, and that He designed each gender for a specific purpose. Take a good look at male and female anatomy and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist