Sermons on Marital Laws:

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2022

Who gave James and John the "label" "Sons of Thunder"... and what can that mean to us as Christians?

Four men were playing golf one afternoon, and were approaching the 4th hole when suddenly the sky turned ominously dark, and it began thunder and rain. The men rushed to a gazebo for shelter. But just then, a bolt of lightning hit the long, nearby chain-link fence and lit it up like a neon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It About You… Or Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2021

Jesus came to set us free... but free from what? And free to do what?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of Harry Truman? No, not the Harry Truman that became President of the United States and lived in Washington D.C.. I’m talking about the Harry Truman who owned 23 cats and lived in the STATE Washington. Harry and his cats lived on the side of a mountain called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon on understanding and applying the intent of God’s word in our lives.

"It has been said, ’Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:31-32 Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2022

The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City. The Vatican City is a state ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, a religion that does not allow for divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) 31 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019

In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 3:1, Luke 9:23, John 14:1, John 14:27, Romans 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Deal! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 22, 2021

The New Covenant is an incredible deal available to us from the Lord. It has made the Old Covenant obsolete, and when we consider it, it is a deal we cannot afford to pass up!

My wife Jeanie is a shopper par excellence! She loves to shop. But what she loves to shop for is the great deal—she loves finding and getting something of great value for pennies on the dollar. So she’s an expert garage saler. She’s always checking out the sale racks at the back of stores. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Message 18 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:23 – May The God Of Peace Sanctify You Preserving Body, Soul And Spirit Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 14, 2023

Can we properly divide the terms – spirit, soul, body? We serve the God of Peace whose aim is to make us sanctified (holy) before a holy God. So much has been done for us. We love Him because He first loved us. We look at Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians.

MESSAGE 18 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:23 – MAY THE GOD OF PEACE SANCTIFY YOU PRESERVING BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT {{1Thessalonians 5:23 “Now may THE GOD OF PEACE Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, John 17:19, Job 39:14, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 20:The Great Commission - Divorce, and all that accompanies it.

The Great Commission Part 19 – Offences Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Birthday to Roberta Miller 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 25th – Walker Spriggs June 1th – Deacon Kurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Family Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace - Part 1? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 15, 2018

This is the first of three messages that will ultimately answer the question "Now that we are born again with God's life and nature and no longer have a sin nature why do we sin?"

Fifteen years ago I learned a simple truth from scripture. It’s a truth that explains why Christians commit sin after they are born again. It’s a truth that disagrees with a teaching that goes virtually unchallenged in the Body of Christ. The teaching I’m talking about is “I am a sinner saved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 2:13-15, Romans 3:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10-11, Romans 5:12-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?" (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about marriage & divorce

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE?” Matt. 19:1-12 INTRO – Annual life insurance policy notice – “Note: A change in marital status could necessitate a new beneficiary designation. Please contact your agent if your marital status has changed.” I think we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce In Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 12, 2024

Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm grounding in the Word of God.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a sensitive yet crucial topic: divorce. Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Let God Guide You In Selecting Your Mate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Commit your way to the Lord, delight yourself in Him and His will and trust also in Him to lead you to the best person and He will bring it to pass.

1. Commit your way to the Lord, delight yourself in Him and His will and trust also in Him to lead you to the best person and He will bring it to pass. (Psalm 37:3-5) Only the Lord is able to direct two people into a God blessed union. He is able to work in ways that we cannot understand. His ways ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

- The painful reality of divorce is something we really don’t want to be reminded of. It’s been called the “hemorrhoids or cancer” of our relational life… but perhaps that is why we do need to hear God’s heart openly… because too many have been left with

Hearts have a way of changing over time… especially marital affections. Last week we looked at how Jesus restored sanctity to our pursuit of marriage and family… this week I want to address more specifically the questions that may surround divorce and remarriage for those seeking to follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Willing To Do To Touch Jesus?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 15, 2019

Living a life of faith oftentimes means getting out of our comfort zones. This message is about two individuals who did just that - Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood,

If you have a marker, put it in Mark 5. We’re also going to Leviticus 15 and Proverbs 3. How many of you have worked with or known people who have done things and they had no concerns about what people thought? And these are people we sometimes look at and frown upon because they’re doing things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Leviticus 15:19-31, Luke 8:55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational