Sermons on Gender Neutral Marriage:

A Letter To The Exiles

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 21, 2023

Some of you are in exile from people who were, at one time, your friends. And some of you are in exile from your spouse. I have a word from God that will bring you hope in your time in exile from whatever it is you are in exile for.

Well, I hope you have your Bibles with you, cuz I'm gonna have you do a lot of thumbing! Amen? I want to start in the book of Jerimiah chapter 29 as today I want to share with you a word the Lord has laid heavily on my heart. I have named this message after the name given for it in the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 8, 2023

Jesus reveals himself by the works of the first miracle.

Today let us meditate on John chapter 2. The Apostle John has written his gospel for one purpose, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. When we believe you might have life, eternal life, in His name. The whole purpose of this gospel is just to line up supporting proofs for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Virtue

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 2, 2023

Virtue is defined as a behavior that depicts high moral standards. It promotes integrity, solidity and significantly features kindness and understanding toward others.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian-based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “When truth looks in the mirror, virtue looks out. When courage looks in the mirror, faith looks out. When charity looks in the mirror, love looks out. When contentment looks in the mirror, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:11-20, Galatians 5:22, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 16:9

Rebekah And Isaac: Married At First Sight? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 11, 2023

Isaac, son of Abraham, was still grieving over the death of his mother Sarah. His father, Abraham, sent a servant to the land of Abraham's brother to find Isaac a wife. This was a true "Married at First Sight" story!

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-05-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is February and I have to confess I didn’t think we’d ever get out of January! But here we are and the Lord is with us. Now, February is usually known as the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Spouses Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, we must love our spouses. But what does it mean to love our spouses? Scripture teaches us that the marriage of a man and woman is a picture of Jesus and His bride, the church. We need to learn to love our spouses as Jesus loves the church.

Introduction Video Ill.: I Love My Wife — The Skit Guys The Stories Behind the Heart Emoji Source: Marilyn Yalom, The Amorous Heart (Basic Books, 2018), pages 219-223 Copied from Preaching Today https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/august/stories-behind-heart-emoji.html   The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Titus 2:3-5, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rose Of Sharon

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 29, 2022

Song of Solomon is about a man and a woman, their love, courtship, and marriage. It is an allegory of God's love for Israel and/or the church. Here we look at the "I am" of 2:1-2.

This is a story that tells another story. The bridegroom (Christ) comparing Himself to a common flower in Israel. Why? The Lord compares Himself to other objects: The Bread of Life John 6:35, And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Una Teología Del Matrimonio

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

El matrimonio fue creado por Dios y, por lo tanto, Dios decide qué es permisible para que ocurra un estado de matrimonio.

Una teología del matrimonio Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Génesis 2:24-25 Resumen: Esta es una enseñanza bíblica sobre el propósito y diseño de Dios para el matrimonio. ________________________________________ Matrimonio: ¿Cuál es el propósito de todo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matrimonio Bíblico Para El Siglo Xxi

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 9, 2023

Resumen: Este sermón fue dado en un banquete para pastores y sus cónyuges para renovar sus matrimonios. Dios tiene un plan para el matrimonio y es bueno.

Matrimonio bíblico para el siglo XXI Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Efesios 5:21-4 Resumen: Este sermón fue dado en un banquete para pastores y sus cónyuges para renovar sus matrimonios. Dios tiene un plan para el matrimonio y es ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Submit Ourselves As We Should So That We Can Have A Healthy Christian Relationship?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023

Submission is a frequently abused word, but it does not mean turning oneself into a doormat. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way.

Submission is a frequently abused word. It does not mean turning into a doormat. Christ, at whose name "every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10), presented His will to the Father, and we honor Christ by following his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Wedding Message

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2023

A message presented at the wedding of a young man who was born during a previous pastorate. The young man, now twenty-five years of age, is a vibrant follower of Christ as is his bride. I was privileged to be invited to share in this special event.

Would [the parents of the bride], and [the parents of the groom], please stand. You have acknowledged that your children are a heritage from the Lord, and you have faithfully given of yourselves to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Now, they have come to a time of mature ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spread Your Cloak Over Me

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Boaz is compared to Jesus Christ. Ruth can be compared with you. We are asking Jesus to extend to us his love, protection, mercy and his kingdom and adopt the role of family head.

“I am Ruth, your slave,” she replied. “Spread your cloak over me, for you are a family redeemer.” Ruth 3:8 Spread your cloak over me means extend your protection, heritage, blessing, and love over me. Let me take refuge in your shelter. Make me part of your family and heritage. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:8, Ruth 3:9

A Covenant For All Times

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 22Jan22. At Mount Sinai God gave his people the Torah, a covenant. But it was not just a Suzerain treaty it was a Marriage agreement, a Ketubah.

20220122 Parsha Yitro – A covenant for all times Blessing Torah Portion Exodus 19:1-8 Haftarah Isaiah 6:1-7 Brit Chadashah Matthew 19:16-26 The seventeenth reading from the Torah is named Yitro, which is the literal Hebrew behind the name Jethro. The title comes from the first words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Feb 18, 2022

This love that King Solomon writes in the Book of Song of Songs is a powerful love that mankind experiences, but God has designed this love for more.

INTRODUCTION There is so much that can be said about love. However Love in the book of Song of Songs is a romantic love between a man and a woman. Not like the Love that exist between Christ and the church which is “Agape love” one of several Greek words for love. When the word “agape” is used in ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promise To True Loving People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them.

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them. In a world filled with division and strife, it’s easy to lose hope for unity and reconciliation. But as believers, we have a powerful tool at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Put On Your Best Garment

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 7, 2024

This chapter actually talks about Ruth's marriage proposal. The bride (Ruth) was not aware about who the bridegroom was, but she was dressed in her best clothes to lie down at the feet of the kinsman redeemer.

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security[a] for you, that it may be well with you? Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Therefore wash yourself and anoint ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-3