Sermons on Marriage Intimacy:

Reconciliation During Lockdown Series

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 10, 2020

As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia, the United States, and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers.

In my last sermon, Actually wanted to talk about the entire family but in that, I was only able to speak about husband and wife. But today will try to wrap up the subject, parents and children. As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Building

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 10, 2018

Except the Lord Builds the House, the Laborers Labor in Vain

1) A house must be built by someone - Many people claim to be builders, few are craftsman. God makes it very clear that for our homes there is Only one true craftsman "the Lord”. Try as we might (and we do) our labor is in vain unless we make the Lord our general contractor. He provides the plans. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2018

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2018 about people building walls between each other and God.

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 - 16 Intro: Mary Jane Kerr Cornell writes the following in the “Feasting On The Gospels” commentary: “As a preacher’s child I became familiar with the marriage vows at an early age. My father performed the ceremony without notes, so prior to a wedding he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clothes For The Wedding

Contributed by Lisa Skogsrud on Jun 16, 2019

More important than our outward wedding finery, the spiritual clothes we receive from God equip us for marriage.

Sermon for the Wedding of BQ and MM, June 8, 2019 It's not very often in the course of pre-marriage preparation that a pastor gets consulted as to what the bride should wear. But I was! It was quite an honor. And I have to say, M, that you made the right choices. You look lovely in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, John 2:1-11

Storms Of Life- Relationships Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Dealing with severe relationship problems God's way

The Storms of Life Relationship Storms CCCAG July 14th, 2019 Scripture- Genesis 2:18 Intro: One of the benefits of being a bivocational pastor is that I get to meet real people in real situations instead of sitting in a church office all day. Over the years as a paramedic I've had dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Romance Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how the god of Romance encourages us to put a special love relationship on the throne of our life that only belongs to God.

A. One day and older couple was sitting in their front porch rockers watching the beautiful sunset and reminiscing about “the good old days.” 1. At one point, Grandma turned to Grandpa and said, “Honey, do you remember when we first started dating and you used to just casually reach over and take ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

How To Get A Better Spouse

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

If you want a better spouse, don't go looking around town, love the one you have.

Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect spouse? By perfect I don’t mean having movie star good looks. That would be nice, but those looks don't last all that long. And there are other things much more important. I mean, to have a spouse who deeply cares for you, is devoted to you, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019

We must keep speaking even when told not to.

Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Marital Incompatibility Series

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Mar 5, 2022

Can two work together except they agree?

MARITAL DIFFERENCES It’s hard to guess how many arguments could be prevented if couples would simply pray about their differences and let them go. This is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behavior. Differences are usually what attract partners to one another. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Ruth - Part 2 - Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Mar 7, 2022

What a Woman Needs in a Husband

How many of you had a Rubik's Cube when you were younger? How many don't know what that is? How many of you were able to solve it...without cheating? I remember working on mine and starting to feel like I was getting the hang of it. I finally got one complete side done and felt so good ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Single Life Series

Contributed by Rob Roy on Feb 7, 2021

God has a special place for Single Christians who serve.

There is a lot of pressure in our society to be married, like that is the ultimate goal to have a fulfilling life. A boy and a girl are dressed up to be the flower girl and ring bearer, even though little ones seldom do this well at weddings and either steal the show, or cry or don’t do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-12

The Best Gifts On Valentine’s Day

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2021

Instead of giving flowers, cards, jewelry, candy, perfume, or massages, why don't you give four things God would want you to --rekindle your passion, build up your spouse, improve your communication, and be more forgiving!

THE BEST GIFTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY Eph. 5:25-28,33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR It's interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked, "How do you decide WHO to marry," 1. Kristin, age 10, answered; "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Countering A Divorce Culture

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 12, 2021

Today, we live in a divorce culture; a society without “commitment.” Consumerism causes people to always look for the next best model; and disposability and its take-and-toss attitude has translated into a mindset of divorce.

When asked on his fiftieth wedding anniversary about his rule for marital bliss and longevity, Henry Ford replied, “It’s just the same as in the automobile business, stick to one model.”(1) When he made this statement, Henry Ford was talking about commitment. I want to share a definition of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-5, 1 Corinthians 7:12-15, Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2022

1) The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of What a Family is For.

Genesis 2:18-24. [18] Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." [19] Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other