Sermons on God Instituted Marriage:

The Big Issue- Love, Sex And Marriage

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Love, sex and marriage- especially for younger people.

The Big Issue? What is the question? When we go to a Christian meeting, we may be hoping to receive answers to our questions. Sometimes we may leave disappointed because what is said seems completely irrelevant to our needs, right here, right now. Why does this happen? It may be because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Look At Family

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Your Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the second sermon in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Sermon: How to Make Your Marriage Work (ILL: Sleepy Beauty and the Prince were married and lived happily every after) The sad reality is that most marriages aren’t happily ever after. Roughly one-half of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself? But what if you are a married person who wants to get out of the marriage?

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?: (1) Channel your energy through physical work and spiritual service. (2) Don’t seek to be married, seek to love and let marriage come as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 27, 2008

Do American marriages really believe that love never fails? Is this verse out of the realm of reality in America? If American marriages end in divorce, does that mean that “love does fail”? How would you answer these 3 questions?

“Motivated Marriages” 1 Corinthians 13 A funeral service was being held for a woman who had just passed away. At the end of the service the pall bearers were carrying the casket out of the chapel when they accidently hit the wall and it jarred the casket pretty hard. Then all of the sudden there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Communication

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023

The Disney story might be the quintessential man’s fantasy. Think about the scenario: Woman falls in love with a man at first sight, SHE pursues HIM at great personal cost without him lifting a finger to romance her.

AFTER HAPPILY EVER If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: Build Up Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 10, 2022

Christianity is a call to be selfless. To think of others needs more highly than yourself. In Christian marriage we are called to think of our spouses needs before our own needs.

We all know how easy it is to tear down. You could spend one hour building a sandcastle. It can be destroyed with one swift kick. It is easy to see the dust in someone else’s eye and overlook the plank in your own. In this message on Christian marriage I really just want you to look at half of it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Intimacy In Marriage, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three. This sermon deals with spiritual intimacy

Developing Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 Genesis 2:20b-24 Last week, we looked at the challenge for followers of Christ of developing intimacy in our relationships in a sex crazed world. Intimacy is like a three legged stool. You have to have all three aspects to be balanced in marriage and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage: Pursuing Conformity To Christ In The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In Christ’s relationship to the church, he is clearly seeking the transformation of his bride into something morally and spiritually beautiful.

Ephesians 5:21-33 [Submit] to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Patient Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 10, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: PATIENT LOVE * GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Nazarene

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Loving Kindness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 24, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: LOVING-KINDNESS GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Letter Of Concern- Questions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022

This is the 80th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 11th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#80] A LETTER OF CONCERN- QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction: This is the 2nd Sermon in a section of 1 Corinthians that is about pleasing God with your body. It should matter to Christians to please God in all areas of their lives. We need to be reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Being Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

what fellowship can light have with darkness?

The Bible warns believers against being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers in marriage. This warning is found in 2 Corinthians 6:14, which says, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 24, 2003

I talk about the dangers of adultery and give some ways to begin affair proofing your marriage.

Intro: Moral relativism is becoming the norm. A group of college students were asked their opinions on the media, specifically the R-rated kinds of situations being show on TV and the movies. When asked why sex and violence were so prevalent, one student answered, “Because it’s no big ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-25, Proverbs 7:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making Marriage Work (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon completes the principles of marriage found in the book of Ruth. This is principles 5 through 8.

February 29, 2004 Ruth 3:1 – 4:22 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The groom decided to ask his father for advice. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist