Sermons on Marriage Impossibilities:

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Dating Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are going to talk about dating. And as we begin, I want to be honest with you. I am very glad that I am now married because I was so bad at dating.

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Dating “. . .male and female He created them” I’m glad that you have chosen to be with us today as we continue our series Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006

Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming The Man Of Your Wife's Dreams Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 18, 2006

Part 2 in series on family. Examines qualities of a good husband.

BECOMING THE MAN OF YOUR WIFE’S DREAMS 2 Guitars tuned to each other can both be out of tune, even if they sound just alike. But 2 guitars tuned to the same pipe or to the same tuning fork will both be in tune. So last week as we began this series on marriage and the home, we saw that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2006

Men and women: Yes we can understand each other.

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 1) Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Preached at McClendon Baptist Church West Monroe, LA Nov. 6, 2005 *Men & women are different! -Take shoes for example. *I did a little survey this week, asking men & women how many pairs of shoes they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

What A Wife Should Be...

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003

It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Citas Romanticas

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Apr 12, 2003

Un sermon que estudia el noviazgo, las citas romanticas y la responsabilidad de un Cristiano.

Citas Románticas Romanos 12 1-3 Introducción: El Boxeo * Muhamad Ali enseño algo al mundo que nunca se avía visto, el “rope a dope.” Mientras que la mayoría creían que el no podía vencer al poderoso George Foreman el izo lo que paresia ser imposible. ¿Cómo lo hizo? Atacando el ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Singleness Is Not Loneliness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 12, 2004

Many see the single as an incomplete and abnormal person that is always lonely. This is an error. Singleness could be a blessing and indeed is a blessing. Find out how.

A single person is that person who is separate, unique, whole and complete. The Bible did not tell us that there is something wrong with being single. Sometimes, men make it look as if being single is a curse! But single hood can be, and as a matter of fact, a blessing. “But I want you to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 29, 2005

Three habits in a marriage that give you a fighting chance of staying together

Wedding sermon Unfortunately, I can’t use my usual wedding story, because Adam and Sarah heard it at Debbie and Paul’s wedding in Dymchurch in June this year. So I had to find something new. Story: Richard Daly was Mayor of Chicago for 21 years between 1955-1976. He was a rather forbidding guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Birds And The Bees

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 1, 2005

Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally and physically wise.

Title: The Birds and The Bees Text: Proverbs 5:3-14, 20-23; 6:23-24, 27-29, 32-34 Truth: Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally, and physically wise. Aim: to encourage biblical sexual purity. Life ?: How can we hold to biblical standards of sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 2, 2005

The fourth message from the series on Malachi

“A Clear Call to Faithfulness” Malachi 2:10-16 In our passage today Malachi turns to dealing with the subject of the people’s indifference to the Lord’s will. They are visibly blaming their problems on God rather than seeing them as a result of their own unfaithfulness. The people are being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Single – Right And Wrong Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005

2nd in the embedded series on marriage. This message looks at "singleness" from the biblical perspective of those who are single, and those who want to become single.

SINGLE – RIGHT AND WRONG 1 CORINTHIANS 7:8-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian should be a model of integrity and morality in whatever situation he or she find themselves in. Friday, I did a quick web based search, and I was surprised by what I found. I answered four questions: 1. Do you and your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006

Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Break Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2003

This is the 9th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the importance of couples spending time together.

A NEEDED BREAK Song of Solomon 8:5-14 The longer a couple has been married the easier it is to fall into a “rut”. Everyone falls into routines. Sometimes a couple needs to take a little vacation and get away from all of the routine. That is where we find Solomon and the Shulamite. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:5-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Operating System Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Marriages work best when they operate by God’s design

1/26 The Operating System Genesis 1-3 What’s the operating system for marriage? Basic Setup #1: The nature and role of a man is to initiate Genesis 2:7; 15-18 Priority of Primacy: the first has priority and authority Ephesians 5:22-23; 25 First, place this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Upgrade Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

God’s 2nd greatest gift to humans is sex

2/9 Upgrade 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 A robust and healthy sex life is one of the best indicators of a healthy marriage A growing infrequency in love-making adversely affects intimacy at every level. There is no safe sex outside of marriage. God gives us 3 guidelines for married couples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist