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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Origin Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    Why is marriage between a man and a woman so important? The true meaning of anything is permanently connected to it’s origin, so let’s go back to the ’book of beginnings’ (Genesis) to find out God’s purpose for marriage.

    The Origin of Marriage Series: Origins October 19, 2008 Pastor Chris Kelly Video Clip “The Princess Bride” In case you didn’t recognize it, that’s a famous scene from the movie “The Princess Bride”. Westley is attempting to save his beloved, “Buttercup” from being married to the evil Prince ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,884 views

    God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

    Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Union

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    The president gives an annual state of the union address. Marriage is the foundation of our society. What is the state of that Union?

    THE STATE OF THE UNION May 15, 2005 Jay Davis Robison GENESIS 2:20-25 Every January the President gives very important address called the state of the Union, gives account of Unique challenges facing the nation. What are agendas and solutions from President But there is an even more important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triune Marriage Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 5,163 views

    Just as the church is made one with God through Jesus Christ, man and women are made one through Christ. Christian marriage consists of three people: husband, wife, and Jesus.

    Many preachers would probably prefer to avoid today's passage if at all possible. The idea of submission isn't particularly popular in today's world. In fact, when the Southern Baptist Convention issued a newly revised declaration in June of 1998 that included a special section on marriage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 114 views

    Part four of this five part series on marriage focuses on how to handle conflict based on the Gottman Institute identifocation of the Four Horsemen that can destroy a marriage. I highly recommend everyone to visit their website for resources for addressing marital conflicts.

    Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Scripture: First Peter 3:7; Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:26-27 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part four of my series on marriage. The title of today’s message “The Four Horsemen” and I will be focusing on when we face conflict within our marriage. In part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,243 views

    Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

    Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Marriage Matters

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 187 ratings
     | 8,285 views

    What does God say about marriage?

    The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Well, friends, that is not exactly a proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Oct 12, 2019
     | 2,663 views

    Don’t ever stop believing , don’t stop believing in yourself , don’t stop believing God loves you .

    I don’t know what it says about me , when people attack or criticize I love proving them wrong , Not by anything I say, but by what I do and what I accomplish The best part of proving people wrong, on any level Is that all those Nay sayers who didn’t believe, in you finally have to admit one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,528 views

    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    A Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    What does God have to say about marriage?

    A Godly Marriage Today starts the Marriage protection week. Sometimes we need to be reminded what God considers a marriage to be and how a husband and wife should act in that marriage. This sermon will consist of three topics. The first topic we will look at is what constitutes a marriage. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Marriage Works

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2015
     | 4,173 views

    Marriage works because God designed it and Christ inspires it.

    Have you ever seen products like these for sale? A watering can with a spout that curves in on itself? A chair that feels like it wants to push you off of it? A cereal bowl with a hole in the bottom? And a drinking glass that is sure to cause a mess down one’s shirt front? No, you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Marriage Is A Triangle

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 13, 2010
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     | 7,700 views

    January 1988. Marriage is more than a contract between two people. It must involve God and working toward the purposes of God; otherwise it is a divorce, whether the law is involved or not.

    There are all sorts of reasons not to preach this sermon! There area all kinds of problems kicked up because I have felt led to conclude our series of studies in the prophet Malachi with one of his most pointed and deliberate passages: his passage on marriage and divorce. Getting into this topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Marriage As It Was Meant To Be Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,616 views

    The first marriage shows us what God meant marriage to be.

    [Read Genesis 2:18-25.] In Genesis 2:22, we read of the world’s first marriage ceremony: “[God] brought [the woman] to the man.” God “gave away” the first bride and Mr. Adam and Miss Eve were joined together in holy matrimony. You could say it was a marriage “made in heaven.” Once when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    God's Defense Of Marriage Act

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,014 views

    Jesus takes us back to God’s design for marriage. What attitude and actions do we take toward those struggling with divorce or any of the other many sins surrounding sex?

    Text: Mark 10:2-16 Theme: God’s Defense of Marriage Act Season: Pentecost 20b Date: October 11, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/God_s-Defense-of-Marriage-Act-Mark10_2-16.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    God's Divine Pattern For Marriage

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Christmas.

    Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Christmas. With four young children, a regular part of my Christmas experience is putting together new toys. It is my opinion that the toymakers and the makers of Tylenol must have some kind of arrangement. The toys get harder and harder to put together with more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist