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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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A defense of traditional marriage.
“The Mandate for Marriage” Scripture Reading Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” ********** I. The Truth about the Marriage Mandate a. It’s source – What is the truth ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:4
Denomination: Baptist
God's roles for marriage.
Roles in Marriage Ephesians 5 People have all kinds of opinions on marriage. Sometimes children know best. The following answer came from children ages 5 to 10 years old. What do most people do on a date? "On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The blessing of marital sex.
Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Based on Tim Kellar's book and "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk" by John Van Epp, PhD.
Here is a video of it: ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7
Denomination: Vineyard
I had the honor and privilege of performing my son's wedding and thought I'd share the ceremony with you.
Wedding Ceremony: Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble August 25, 2018 Rite of Marriage Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the joining together of Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble in holy matrimony. God establishes ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21-25, John 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:22-31, Matthew 19:4-5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The only pre- Fall Covenant is marriage
Marriage Foundation Introduction: The marriage covenant predates the Fall I would like to like to go back to the very basics of when marriage was instituted. We first read about it in Genesis 2. I am not talking about a piece of paper saying you are married but to the marriage covenant between ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Marriage works because God designed it and Christ inspires it.
Have you ever seen products like these for sale? A watering can with a spout that curves in on itself? A chair that feels like it wants to push you off of it? A cereal bowl with a hole in the bottom? And a drinking glass that is sure to cause a mess down one’s shirt front? No, you’ve ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33
Denomination: Lutheran
What does a “good marriage” look like? How can you have a “good marriage”? What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage?
Overview: • What does a “good marriage” look like? • How can you have a “good marriage”? • What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage? I. Are good marriages possible? A. God established Marriage Gen. 1:27,31, 2:24 B. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24
Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.
December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7
Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient.
This is us: Resilient Marriages Matt.19:3-6 Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient: 1. Marriage is God’s idea. v.4a God’s purpose for your marriage: to show the world what His love is like Resilient marriages recognize and accept God’s purpose & design ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6
Biblical look at marriage, in an effort to restore its rightful place in our thinking
I want to land on my feet in life, don’t you? So, on big subjects that the world is really goofing up right now, we need solid answers. We need to be able to navigate the landing. I’m talking about Christian people being real and our faith making a difference in the way we approach ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Marriage Thoughts
Marriage Thoughts I Corinthians 7 1. Sanctity in Marriage - vs. 1-2 A. Power of Touch B. Permission to Marry 2. Sacrifice in Marriage - vs. 3-6 A. Issue of Control B. Issue of Consent 3. Soul Searching in Marriage - vs. 7-9 *Singleness and marriage are both a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40
The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.
Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6
Denomination: Nazarene
We had the privilege of having a couple renew their vows on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. This is the message I delivered as part of that service.
THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE EPHESIANS 5:21-34 I WANT TO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE. THE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN FACING ATTACK FROM MANY FRONTS IN RECENT YEARS. SOME HOLLYWOOD MARRIAGES ONLY LAST A FEW HOURS AND THEY GET ALL THE PUBLICITY, BUT THE ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-34
A wedding sermon to encourage the couple about what Marriage is.
Decoding Marriage 9 April 2016 Introduction: Congratulations to the couple as they come to this day of committing to each other in the life long covenant of marriage. I want us to look at the original story of marriage and to decode it for our understanding of marriage today. Genesis 2:18-24: 18 ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24
Denomination: Charismatic