Sermons on marriage intimacy: showing 211-225 of 33,139

A Marriage Of Strength

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

This message was used as part of a service involving the renewal of wedding vows. The focus is on the reponsibilities of the husband and the wife in a marriage.

A MARRIAGE OF STRENGTH EPHESIANS 5:21-31 Several years ago, the Saturday Evening Post published an article entitled “The Seven Ages of the Married Cold.” It revealed the reaction of a husband to his wife’s colds during their first seven years of marriage. It went something like this: ü The first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 1 "Adam and Eve"

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? A while back, men and ladies alike received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 29, 2007

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible.

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In Marriage

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006

What does the Bible means when it calls for submission in a marriage.

We live out our faith in the context of relationships. Which means that the Christian life can become complicated and sometimes painful. The followers of the Colossian heresy which Paul is refuting in this letter had come to believe that spirituality was basically mystical and involved an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Sacrament

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage In Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 3, 2006

Preaching on Heaven

Marriage In Heaven Revelation 19: 6- 9 Preached NHBC 6/25/06 PM Service I. Introduction A. We’re Going to a Wedding 1. A scene from heaven 2. The marriage of the Lamb 3. While the Tribulation rages on earth B. Participants and Plans for the Marriage of the Lamb II. Body A. The Groom (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 14, 2006

Sample Marriage Ceremony

WEDDING SERVICE Bride & Groom (Names) Date Time P. S. Baptist Church Officiating Minister (Name) * THE PROLOGUE - Hebrews 13:4a Marriage is honorable ... ­ * FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRIDE & GROOM - We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom in the presence of God and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 14, 2006

First in series on marriage. Examines the biblical basis for marriage.

THE FOUNDATION FOR MARRIAGE (Marriage 1) I read the other day, about an 83 year old man who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day the man gathered his 4 nephews and announced that he was planning to get married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and said, “Uncle, are you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009

Lesson 5 on the home

LESSON 5 THE ACT OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Today’s lesson covers an extremely important aspect of marriage. “Sex ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Marriage

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 9, 2009

Our marriages are weak because the tie that binds them is weak, which is Jesus Christ.

Protecting Marriage Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:23-31 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:27 - Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives? Premise: Our marriages are weak because the tie that binds ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Covenant Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the covenant of Marriage

The Blood Covenant (Your Marriage) Introduction This message will start the foundation for my series on Marriage. My brother sent me a book titled “The Blood Covenant” by E.W. Kenyon. As I read the book, I kept thinking about the covenant of marriage and how if we entered into that covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea's Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007

How are husbands to love their wive? The way Christ loves His Church. How does God love His people? The way Hosea loved Gomer.

Renewing Your Marriage Behold the Harvest! Men, listen up! Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! If you have a sweetheart, I’m giving you a 72-hour warning to get your act together! Our theme for this year of Bible Methodism is to “Behold the Harvest” with an emphasis on the family. This quarter, we are ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 8, 2005

A shorter, but Christ-centered, wedding ceremony that I perform for most couples I unite in marriage.

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Many ministers prefer to take the opportunity of performing a wedding, and give a full blown sermon. I personally feel that is uncalled for in this situation. I believe that this is the bride and groom’s day, not the preacher’s - so with that in mind, I keep it simple and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: *other