Sermons on Marriage Bond:

Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012

Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Would Jesus Say To Howard Stern? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 8, 2002

What Jesus would say about sex and the way our culture views and uses it.

“What Would Jesus Say to Howard Stern?” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 John 5:2-3, John 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Howard Stern: He’s called “Shock-Jock.” He proclaims himself as “King of the Media.” Maybe he is. He has over 25 million listeners, his radio show is No. 1 in most large city markets and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 John 5:3-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

I Do! I Do! Because I Love You! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2002

“I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God.

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Thesis: “I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God. Introduction: Greetings, fellow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008

Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

“Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catching Foxes Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 9, 2012

We must commit to removing any obstacle, obstruction, annoyance or pest that would ruin the relationship we have with our mate/date by hearing the alarms in our relationships and being students of each other in order to remove each other’s foxes and insec

PRAYER INTRODUCTION Let me start my message this morning with a little confession. I have a habit, an addiction that really drives my wife Paula crazy. I pop my knuckles. I try hard not to do it around her. ‘Cause I love her and I don’t want to annoy her, but sometimes I just can’t help ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Problems (Myths) Affecting Singles' Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Clarifying the erroneous beliefs regarding singles in the body of Christ

Problems (Myths) Affecting Singles’ Ministry Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 7. 1. The Church has been viewed as a married institution – “The bride of Christ”. Hence single people are “abnormal”.  The concept of the church as the bride of Christ is not the same as a human wife.  The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Dreadlock To Wedlock Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2009

Marriage is suppose to be a great, blissful, time between husband and wife, yet all to often we allow for our wedlock to look more like a dreadlock. So what does God have to say about this.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series FROM DREADLOCK TO WEDLOCK Eph. 5:22-33 Intro A marriage, especially a Christian one is supposed to be a thing of intense beauty, love and joy. However, too often, this is just not the case. Sadly, many marriages even those where both partners are believers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The vast majority of problems in marriage stem from a lack of submission.

Fireproof: Living With Your Spouse From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL 1 Peter 3:1-7 June 14, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Clip #3 B Marriage starts out as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Marriage, Part 2 - Lessons For Husbands Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this marriage series. This one discusses lessons husbands can learn from Joseph, Mary's husband.

The Art of Marriage Part 2 – Lessons for Husbands Matthew 1 & 2 February 20, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: I mentioned last week that I come to this series ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Art Of Marriage, Part 3 - Lessons For Wives Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this marriage series, this message discussing how wives can contribute to a great marriage.

The Art of Marriage Part 3 – Lessons for Wives Ephesians 5:33 February 27, 2011 Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the last in a 3-part series on the Art of Marriage. We’ve talked about the foundation of a marriage being God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Help For The Home Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

Husbands and wives are given God-appointed roles. When these roles are ignore, holy wedlock becomes unholy deadlock!

Help for the Home! Colossians 3:18-22 1. Illus. of Nintendo game • Joan bought it for us recently. I carefully consulted the instructions, because that thing looked like something from outer space! • Then she bought us a wireless control for the thing. Looked just like the other one, except there ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66