Sermons on Honoring Marriage:

Our Cultivation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 15, 2017

Series on Marriage

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 4 Introduction: Children & Marriage "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with." Kirsten, age 10 "You got to find somebody who likes the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Our Coronation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 24, 2017

Series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 5 My goal this morning is to do what an old preacher advised a young preacher to do: Stand up to be seen, Speak up to be heard, Sit down to be appreciated! "Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." Martin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage According To The Bible

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 18, 2025

It is not accurate to say that Marriage was instituted to make us happy; it is more Biblical to say marriage was created for five main reasons

Why did God Create Marriage? Gen. 2:18 1. It’s Purpose: Where Does Our Happiness Fit In? Someone said “The individual does not even think to ask ‘how important is my happiness,’ because it is accidentally assumed to be of paramount importance, all the time, by everyone.” • Gary Thomas in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Rebuilding The Marriage Border

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 8, 2023

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because men and women have refused to take the responsibility to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do, it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked us to do.

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because individuals, men and women, have refused to take the responsibility that is upon them to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do: it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Try Marriage, Not Divorce Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRY MARRIAGE, NOT DIVORCE A. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. 1. On the average, 20 billion dollars are spent on cards, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and restaurants during Valentines, just to show someone you LOVE them. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles For A Successful Marriage

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Aug 7, 2016

This sermon explains four important principles to having a successful marriage

Introduction • It is very easy to get married. Staying married is the great challenge, and enjoying the marriage is yet another issue. • Do not rush into marriage. Take your time, find the right person and then take that step. • I want to share 4 major principles of marriage with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Marriage Instructions Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2011

This sermon addresses God's commands for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to be considerate and respectful of their wives.

Introduction: A. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor, and in many respects for good reason. B. Here’s a few interesting quotes about marriage: 1. Mae West said: “Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.” 2. Rita Rudner said: “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Keeping Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress ways to keep marriages healthy.

The 10 Commandments #7: Keeping Marriage Intact Text: Exodus 20:14 Thesis: To stress ways to keep marriages healthy. Introduction: (1) Divorce is out of control. (a) “The divorce rate has quadrupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 18.3 million in 1996” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Jun 9, 2006

This is message 4 in a series of messages on the family called "Your Family Matters!"

Our mothers matter / your children matter / your time matters / your marriage matters! This is perhaps one of the timeliest messages I have preached at this church in the past 5 + years I have been pastor. Why? Marriages are under attack all around us! Never before have I seen Satan attacking men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist