Sermons on God Instituted Marriage:

God's Purpose And Plan For Gender Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 12, 2013

Biblically, men and women are given specific, differing commands to follow. The two genders are a more complete view of the image of God than would one gender by itself.

The ancient view of marriage was that marriage is primarily functional. Established economic stability. Give you kids who could take care of you in old age. So choose a woman whose family was wealthy and had good birthing hips. The modern view of marriage is that marriage is about romantic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Marriage Needs Deliverance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

There are powers called, “The powers of marriage destruction.” Sometimes, their work starts in the womb. It does not only start when somebody gets married. Once they discover that a person's marriage will move God’s purpose forward, they will begin to cre

Beloved, our message this week titled, "When your marriage needs deliverance" is very important for all married people and those who want to get married. God completed everything He needed to do in the Garden of Eden, passed it through His spiritual laboratory and declared that the whole thing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Trust A Charismatic With Marriage Problems Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009

A Spirit-filled Christian chooses to be under the influence of God.

I love idioms. Idioms are local or cultural words or phrases that have dual meanings. If, for example, someone says that you are cool or hot, they’re not talking about your body temperature. Cool means unaffected by pressure or it describes a certain winsome personality or just means good. Hot, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005

God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love For A Lifetime

Contributed by Nick Wilson on Jun 4, 2010

Defining love has become difficult in our society. True love must originate with God and reflect through our lives.

Love For a Lifetime 1 John 2:3-6 Love is a word that has become obscure and ambiguous in our day. It is often talked about but seldom is it clearly defined. Love is what some have called a “weasel-word.” Love may mean anything, or nothing. It has lost its moorings and stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministerial Resource No.1_marriage Ceremony Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 6, 2004

THE BOND AND COVENANT OF MARRIAGE WAS GIVEN BY GOD IN CREATION. It is God who says in His Word, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Gen. 2:24)

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior 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 merely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Charismatic

Marriage, Divorce And Cohabitation In Today’s World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025

Marriage is God’s sacred design, created for companionship, covenant, and Christlike love. In a generation that is redefining marriage and rejecting biblical values, believers must uphold the truth.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND COHABITATION IN TODAY’S WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:18–25, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 5:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Marriage, as ordained by God, is a holy covenant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“how To Experience A Maximum Marriage"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on May 16, 2011

8 Maxims To Experience a Great Marriage That God Is Pleased With!

“How To Experience A Maximum Marriage” May 1. 2011 . Linwood Community Church . AM Service . Pastor Chris Gregas Text: Malachi 2:10-16 I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of couples in my lifetime. Janet and I have ourselves had the privilege of receiving marriage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 4) You Promised Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Marriage as a contract before God, Marriages Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE IV. YOU PROMISED A. MARRIAGE SERVICES 1. A Baptist Marriage Service Holy and happy is the sacred hour when two devoted hearts are bound by the enchanting ties of matrimony. And these precious evidences of purity of heart and contentment of mind, for all their ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Back On Course In Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with Getting at the Heart of God’s Plan, Being Mutually Submissive as well as Leaving and Cleaving - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

It doesn’t take a social scientist to figure out that marriage today is in trouble. Adultery, divorce, depression, alcoholism, work-alcoholism, and a host of other “isms” have reached epidemic proportions. It may have been Benjamin Franklin who said, “A disease is never brought under control ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And The Bible Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Divorce is a violation of God's ideal

Divorce and the Bible Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. Last week we began our study on this issue of divorce by looking at the marriage relationship from God’s perspective. 1. We found that marriage, the way God intended it, is to be a life long commitment between one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Of Life's Greatest Blessings

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 15, 2012

Suitable for Mother's Day. The greatest Institution – Marriage and the Family; the greatest Stewardship – a Child; the greatest construction – a Christian Home. We need to follow our makers instructions: Purity before marriage and faithfulness within marr

Three of Life's Greatest Blessings Suggested Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:20 – 25; Exodus 2: 1– 10. On this Mother's Day I want to share some thoughts about three of our world's greatest benefits. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God!

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 3, 2011

The worship that occurs around the marriage supper of the Lamb demonstrates the kind of worship that pleases God.

Most of us here this morning have been involved in numerous weddings throughout our lives – most of us have experienced our own weddings, some have seen our children get married, some of us have performed or been part of wedding ceremonies, and probably all of us have attended a number of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

“The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being "Single-Minded"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan