Sermons on God Instituted Marriage:

Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001

Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit-Filled Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025

A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive your marriage, you need to: (1) seek to serve rather than be served, and (2) stop trying to change each other

When a man and woman are first married, they typically share a dream of having a wonderful, loving, life together. But too often, after a few years their marriage resembles a field of battle more than a field of dreams. It may not be all-out warfare; the combatants may be able to put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Satisfaction In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex.

You think about it the most, but you talk about it the least Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex. Given that we live in a culture that is saturated with sexual images and innuendos, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 4 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" There is a four-part Biblical model that all marriages must follow in order to be healthy.

Designing the Eternal Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 4 of 5) And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.” 19 So the Lord God formed from the soil every kind of animal and bird, and brought them to the man to see what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%.

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

What a wife is and does determines more in a marriage than any other factor. She is the star at the wedding, and must go on being the star, for when she falls the sky is dark indeed.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The wife plays the leading role in marriage even though she is to be submissive to her husband. When the biblical view of marriage properly understood, no woman can ever complain that she is treated unfairly.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, "We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Redemptive Relationships: Marriage Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

Marriage becomes redemptive when we understand: 1. It is to be a model of our relationship with Christ. 2. It is where we learn to love and be loved. 3. It is intended to be a source of joy.

I am one of those fortunate people who grew up in a good home that was fairly normal and functional. There was love, my mother was a stay-at-home mom, and my dad worked long hours. We did not have a lot, but we were well cared for. It was not a home without its kinks, but it was a good home ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Help For A Hurting Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 24, 2014

Spouses are to serve one another.

Help for a Hurting Marriage 1 Peter 3:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill November 22-23, 2014 Pastor Jeff Strite shares what happened when a woman sent an email to tech support. Dear Tech Support, last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating The Covenant Of Marriage

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 9, 2004

I believe it’s time we re-think the purpose of the wedding ceremony and the marriage covenant.

TEXT: Malachi 2:13, 14 TITLE: CELEBRATING THE COVENANT OF MARRIAGE (Valentines Day, 99) Let me begin by saying that my intention today is not to make anybody feel bad who may not want to participate in the recommitment ceremony. In addition, I don’t want to make anybody here today feel bad who ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007

In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Key Ingredients To Marriage.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 4, 2009

THIS SERMON WAS GIVEN AT A WEDDING THE THEME IS TAKEN FROM EPHESIANS

KEY INGREDIENTS TO MARRIAGE. Eph 5:22 -33. SOMEBODY ONCE WROTE A BOOK ‘MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS WHICH REALLY SPEAKS ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT MEN AND WOMEN REALLY ARE. I THINK IT STANDS OUT THE MOST ON THE WEDDING DAY ITSELF. THE BIG DAY ARRIVES AND THE HUSBAND TO BE WAKES UP, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran