Sermons on Gender Neutral Marriage:

Relationships That Work Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

God’s model for marriage, principles for parenting, and way in the workplace are explored in this practical message.

INTRODUCTION During the rehearsal for a wedding the bride was nervous and had trouble getting the details right on how to walk down the aisle. Her pastor took her aside to give her some advice. He told her when you enter the church tomorrow, you will be will be walking down the same aisle you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Submission

Contributed by Paul Shively on May 21, 2004

A Marriage 101 sermonette on submission to God, family and spouse.

HOLY SUBMISSION It all started with the beginning of time….God created man……. Then He created woman from man’s rib…..to keep man company. Then she betrayed him…you know the apple and the Garden of Eden. The God appointed man head of the household…….. large and in charge……she must submit to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: Does Submission Imply Inferiority Of The Wife To The Husband? Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 5, 2004

Does headship by its very nature imply superiority, and submission inferiority, or is headship and submission simply a distinction of functions, two different kinds of responsibilities which God has ordered for men and women?

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Man's Role In The Home Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

This message addresses how a godly man treats his wife. (Some of the material was taken from Jeffrey Anselmi’s sermon "The Roles of the Christian Husband."

HOME BUILDERS: THE MAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. This week I ran across a list of things you’ll never hear Dad say–Here are the top 4. ILL> Top 4 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say 4. Hey, kids, your mother and I are going away for a few days. You might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman's Role In The Home Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

The 6th message in the Home Builders series. This message describes the biblical role of the woman in the home.

HOME BUILDERS: A WOMAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-25 INTRODUCTION: A. We are continuing our Home Builders series this morning and we will be winding this series up next week 1. Today and next week we are going to take a look at the two key figures in the home–the role of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dios Te La Trajo

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jun 22, 2004

Quisiera que en este momento tu pudieras evaluar como se encuentra tu relación con tu esposa. En el proceso de esa evaluación quiero que puedas mirar a cada una de las áreas que forman parte integral en tu matrimonio. Luego quiero que medites en lo que

Introducción: Quisiera que en este momento tu pudieras evaluar como se encuentra tu relación con tu esposa. En el proceso de esa evaluación quiero que puedas mirar a cada una de las áreas que forman parte integral en tu matrimonio. Luego quiero que medites en lo que vamos a compartir y puedas ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Venus And Mars In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 1 in a series entitled "Love Sex and Lasting Relationships". Part 2 - "What Women Wish Men Knew About Women"

There are few subjects in life that ignite as much passion and longing within us as our desire for love, our interest in sex, and our hope for lasting relationships. No matter who we are, what background we come from, how intelligent we are, or how old we are, we all long to be loved. Every one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Methodist

What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 2 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships". Part 3 - "What Men Wish Women Knew About Men"

I have to begin this morning by letting you know that this sermon could in fact be the last sermon I ever preach, for today I am being presumptuous enough and perhaps even foolish enough to stand up in front of you and tell you what women in our congregation are thinking. If I get this right I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 3 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships" - Part 4: "The Love of a Lifetime"

A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be fine. The first is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33, Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Final Sermon in the series "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships"

An old man was lying on his deathbed. He only had a few hours to live when suddenly he smelled chocolate chip cookies. He loved chocolate chip cookies more than anything else in the world. With his last bit of energy he pulled himself out of bed, struggled across the floor to the stairs, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Design Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how God’s design for marriage restores hope for marriage.

We are beginning an eight-week effort to restore hope for marriage. In my reading, research and counseling, I’ve discovered many have lost hope for marriage. If the statistics are correct, one out of two marriages end in divorce. Those that stay married are not necessarily experiencing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other

Love Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how God’s love restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we continue our new series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. There was a time when I thought real Christians didn’t divorce. Then I found that one out of two Christian marriages end in divorce, the same statistic as non-Christians. Not only that, I began to counsel Christian couples on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: *other

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how biblical forgiveness restores hope for marriage.

This morning we continue with our third message in the series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. No one I know goes into marriage planning to fail or to be miserable. Most go into marriage with great hopes and dreams. But over time, misunderstandings, selfishness, unmet expectations, violation of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: *other

Attitude Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how Christ-like attitude restores hope for marriage.

We continue with our fourth message in this series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. In the first message, we looked at the ideal picture of marriage, God’s design for marriage. All subsequent messages address how to restore marriage to that original design. If you are not yet married, or if you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Commitment Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how commitment restores hope for marriage.

We continue with the 5th message in our series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. This morning, we will look at commitment to our spouse in marriage. Cultural values, our job, the children, our hobbies, negative peer pressure and certainly our own selfishness, all compete with our commitment to our ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: *other