Sermons on Marriage And Home:

A Marriage / Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 13, 2006

A short but challenging wedding sermon.

It is an absolute joy to be able to celebrate today with you, and to pray for you in your future life together. [x and y] are now husband and wife; and you (friends and family) have agreed to do all you can to support and uphold them in their marriage now and in the years to come – always! I once ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Anglican

Building Better Marriages

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006

This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.

Building Better Marriages Matthew 19:1-12 How many people have you known who have been divorced? How many happily married couples do you know? What can we do to Build Better Marriages? Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Marriage For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 21, 2006

People get married for lots of different reasons, but are they getting married for the right reason?

A June Wedding: Marriage for the Right Reasons Hosea 1:1-11 Why do people get married? A report in the British journal Health 24 lists the top six reasons people give for getting married: 6. It’s the right time. You have a solid and secure relationship and it feels like the logical next ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage: Forgiving And Forbearing Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

The purpose of human marriage is temporary. But it points to something eternal, namely, Christ and the church. And when this age is over, it will vanish into the superior reality to which it points.

You recall perhaps that my wife, Noël, said, “You cannot say too often that marriage is a model of Christ and the church” (see Ephesians 5:31-32). I said that I think she is right for three reasons. I’ll mention two. The first was that saying this lifts marriage out of the sitcom sewer and elevates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Pre Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007

A painfully honest sermon, about developing a Godly pre-marriage relationship, from two people who failed God and had to fall upon His mercy. This was preached by my wife and I.

Relationships – How to develop a godly relationship We are going to talk about relationships before marriage today. The first thing that I want to say is that we didn’t do everything right. In fact we made a lot of mistakes and had some failures along the way. We want to share some of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage The Right Person Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 3 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" The key to a great marriage is marrying the right person!

Quest for the Sacred Rings Lord of the Rings (part 3 of 5) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intentions For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" God’s divine intentions for the marriage. One of the most needed messages in our nation today!

The Purpose of the Rings Lord of the Rings (part 2 of 5) 1. Core assumption: God knows what is going on and has a very good reason for all of His actions. 2. Marriage is not an institution dreamed up in the heart of man Marriage is the product of Divine Wisdom. <sum> God brings order and design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 5 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Every long term relationship has problems eventually. Here are some ground rules for fighting "Biblically".

Conquest for the Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 5 of 5) 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage; An Original Idea

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000

I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage.

I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage. I would like to share with you two or three58.htmlsk for, he's arrived." But if we look closely at the text, we discover that Adam is lacking something. What is it? B. Adam was alone. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Of The King's Son Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 22 v 1 - 14

THE MARRIAGE OF THE KING’S SON Matthew 22 v. 1 - 14 1. The source of this marriage v. 2 "a certain King which made a marriage" (a) God planned it (b) God purposed it (c) God prepared for it (d) God provided it 2. The subjects of this marriage v. 2 "His Son" i.e. Christ and His bride - the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

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

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Myths About Marriage

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A Message to Single Adults. Nearly ten years of my ministry was spent ministering to the needs and hurts of Singles. This message came out of that ministry.

Myths About Marriage Psalm 127:1 Introduction What is a myth? - "A myth is viewed as an idea or ideal, based on a half truth, which presents a distorted picture of reality." Single adults when faced with rejection, loneliness, or sexual tensions, often find it easy to romanticize or fanaticize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - A Special Relationship

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Transforming our attitudes to marriage to conform with Christian teaching

Introductory Discussion The relationship of marriage seems to be a pretty popular topic here at Padstow, with goodness knows how many engagements we have at the moment and maybe some more to come if what I see going on is any indication. And this is a really good thing. The lifelong commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible