Sermons on Jewish Marriage:

Relationship Principles Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

In the Seventh Commandment we are given a rational for how all relationships, including singleness, work.

Message 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 “Relationship Principles.” We are up to the seventh commandment in our series; “You shall not commit adultery”. The issue of adultery is one that comes with many emotions. So today we are not going to start in the Old Testament … we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

If It Is In The Bible Is It Okay With God

Contributed by David Owen on Nov 28, 2012

People in the Bible had more than on wife why can I.

I have had several people say to me over the years that I don't see why it is not okay for me to have more that one wife. Abraham did. Well let take a look and see if it was alright with God if he had more than one wife. Genesis chapter 16 verses 3 and 4. And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Let's "look into the spiritual mirror of the Word of God and discover the required road to restoration when sin enters our lives."

Confession and Forgiveness The Only Road To Restoration* 1 John 1:9 There is not a single marriage or family here that does not sometimes say things in anger that are mean or hateful. Or that does not from time to time let the other one down; even if by mistake. That hurt or mistake may be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Wait

Contributed by Rod Elmore on Feb 14, 2013

God has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what He has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11. Life is not a race, jockeying for fist place. Yet it is a deliberate journey.

There is a right time for everything. In order for things to work the way God has intended, we must sometimes wait. As a baby is being formed in the mother’s womb, it takes time to perfect this God given creation. As a baby approaches his/her toddler years the skeletal system and muscles are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Proper Garment For The Party

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of Psalm 45 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 26, 2018

In the end days, Jesus will celebrate the marriage of His bride (the church) to Himself. This Psalm gives a peak of what that might look like, and demonstrates the honor that is due to the Groom!

A Study of Psalm 45 Psalm 45 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and words of encouragement/warning -- They are also written to give us guidance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leader's Evil Associations

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an evil leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that leaders have the responsibility to strengthen themselves in the LORD so they won't fall and bring lots of damage to their members. IV. TE

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an evil leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that leaders have the responsibility to strengthen themselves in the LORD so they won't fall and bring lots of damage to their members. IV. TEXT: Ezra 9:2 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013

What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2013

Sex outside of marriage and the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Heb. 13:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Purity.html Years ago there was a movie called, "My Best Friend's Wedding." Well, I attended my best friend's wedding, and there I married my best friend. Today is a great day to say something that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

8 Keys To Fighting Fair

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013

This lesson is about not fighting because hey let's face it well all fight. Rather, using biblical principles let's learn how to fight fair.

I want to talk to you today about fightin’. I don’t mean fist-fighting but verbal fighting, arguing. This is not a lesson designed to tell you to stop arguing per se. No, I want to share with you some wisdom from the Proverbs on how to fight fair. The truth of the matter is we fuss and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:6-7, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 16:27, Proverbs 17:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

What Every Husband Owes His Wife

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2013

leadership, love, loyalty

What Every Husband Owes His Wife Ephesians 5:25-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130904.mp3 The Christian home should be like a symphony - harmonious. And the only way that is possible is by doing it God's way, each playing our own part. Last time we saw how wives should submit, because it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valentines Day 2016

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

The apostle Paul compares a husbands love for his wife to Christ's love for the church. How should men love their wives? He must have a sacrifical love, sanctifying love, and sensitive love for his bride.

Valentine’s Day 2016 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/14/16 Happy Valentine’s Day! Or, for those of you who don’t have a date, happy Singles Awareness Day. When Ashley and I first got married, I used to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day, but things change a little when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Keeping The Commandments Is Everything (1 Corinthians 7:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

You can serve God just fine, in your current state. Slave or free, married or single. What God wants, is obedience.

We've taken a little break from 1 Corinthians, and after getting back into 1 Corinthians 7, I remember why. This is a hard chapter. Paul has one argument running through the length of chapter 7. There's a thread, that's woven through its whole length. But the chapter is too long, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

It's Your Choice, To Get Married Or Stay Single (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 1, 2022

Here, Paul addresses their slogan ("good to not touch a woman") from the perspective of singleness, and marriage

Let's start today by reading 1 Corinthians 7:1: "Now concerning the things about which you wrote: "It is good for a man, a woman/wife not to touch." Paul here is quoting a Corinthian slogan. And what he's been doing, throughout chapter 7, is interacting with this slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40