Sermons on Loveless Marriage:

He Said/She Said Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This first message in the "Fireproof" series outlines the in-born differences between men and women so we can understand and love each other appropriately.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This is the second in a six-part series on Fireproofing Your Relationships. It introduces practical tools and suggestions for building a better marriage, as well as inviting people to Christ.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 9, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

Don’t Stop Believing Colossians 3:12-14 Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 The road to intimacy always passes through conflict. 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And A Wedding

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009

A wedding homily.

Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 40 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how Jacob got tricked by his uncle to marry both of his daughters even though he only wanted to marry one. And right away there were problems in the marriage because Leah wasn’t loved by her husband Jacob while Rachel was. This is what moved Leah to have kids by Jacob hoping that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Men And Women Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009

Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challenges and help you develop a stronger, more fulfilli

Men and Women Ephesians 5:21-33 21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 1. To submit is to surrender “self protection” for the benefit of the team. 2. You can only submit from a position of power. 3. Submission is choosing to give and serve. 22Wives, submit to your husbands as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Xxx Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Sep 2, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

Fireproof XXX I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers. Song of Solomon 5:1 God tells married people to enjoy sex. Flee ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Kind Of Love Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 3, 2009

God’s kind of love is what we need in our marriage

TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 TITLE; GOD’S KIND OF LOVE INTRODUCTION Today is Week 4 – the final week of our series on marriage. Today we want to look at having God’s kind of love in our marriage –the kind of love that’s found in 1 Corinthian’s 13. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love's Dimensions

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008

Paul describes love’s immeasurabley wide- unassuming-forever dimensions.

So Sonja and Mike, the two of you are “in love.” Can you tell me what that means exactly? Is being “in love” like being “in Hong Kong”? Is love a place? Does it have an address? Is being “in love” like being “in a tree”? I ask this because when couples falter in love they often say they’ve “fallen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2009

Marriage is sacred institution, ordained and instituted by God, and is to be treated as sacred.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Text: Matt. 5:31-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Another major contributing factor in our problems as a nation is the decline of the family. In a recent Barna Research study, we find that among those who have said their wedding vows, one out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Breaking free from addictions that like parasite, demand much from us and give nothing in return. Its promises are vain and its pleasures empty....

Breaking Free Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Four 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Good morning! Today’s message starts with something I have never spoken about before from the pulpit. I want to talk with you about parasites! Has anyone here ever picked up a parasite? The South Africa military field ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: *other

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to love in marriage in a way that sees the marriage through each of the Seasons of a Marriage....

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Matthew 19:3-6 Good morning friends! Two little guys were sitting in a wedding, watching what was going on, when one asked the other, "So, how many marriages can you have?" His friend whispered, "16, I think." 16?" "I think so." "How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: *other

Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009

Part one six on marriage and family

…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 - Family Ties Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 15, 2009

Missing ingredient that holds marriages together is intimacy

18Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” 19So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

This One Has Divine Power

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 23, 2009

But we do know that it is the world’s most famous wedding. It occurred in late February of the year A.D. 27, and to this day it has never been surpassed.

This One Has Divine Power We do not know the bride’s name. We do not know the groom’s name. We do not know if they were high school sweethearts or if it was love at first sight. We do not know how long they dated or how he popped the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic