Sermons on Marriage Rates:

Communication Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on May 10, 2008

After the courtship and story book wedding, a marriage ensues and communication that was so easy before starts to degrade. This has much to do with male and female differences and needs.

SE050408 AFTER HAPPILY EVER 1. Communication INTRO If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, ...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

Marriage And Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Men, I call on you to take responsibility for your wife. Take responsibility for your children. Take responsibility for your church. Take some responsibility even for your city. Jesus is our model for masculinity.

In Peter’s first letter – a letter that we have been focusing on since May of 2008 – Peter tells men that right living will help them pray. Peter tells us that our prayers can be clogged by how we treat our wives. This is an especially important commandment in our day for the definitions of men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2021

If you want to improve your marriage, spend time with each other, help each other, and fit each other for the glory of God.

After reading a book called Man of the House during his commute home from work, the enlightened husband stormed into his house to confront his wife. Pointing his finger in her face, he said, “From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law. Tonight, you are to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Marriage? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Love And Marriage Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Much of what I’m going to talk about today comes more from experience as a counsellor than directly from Scripture, though I’ve discovered that the Bible talked about these things long before I observed them in the counselling office, and therefore is rea

Much of what I’m going to talk about today comes more from experience as a counsellor than directly from Scripture, though I’ve discovered that the Bible talked about these things long before I observed them in the counselling office, and therefore is really an excellent guide for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Crucify Your 'self' In Your Marriage!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 6, 2018

Do you know one of the most important reasons for a marriage to become miserable? Find out what makes a marriage miserable and learn how to deal with that problem. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Proverbs 18:22 says that: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. It is said that marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007

A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations.

MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations. I. The Marriage of Two Christians (vv. 1-11). A. Some seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - The Six Cs Of A Happy Marriage PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

Explores the importance of cultivating compatibility, committing through communication, and creating compassionate communities in Christian relationships, guided by love, patience, and humility.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering today. It's a joy to see each one of you here, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to delve into His word and discover His truths. We are here to learn, to grow, to be inspired and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We find ourselves today on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, Ephesians 4:2

Topics: Marriage

The Institution Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on matt ch19v1-15

The Institution of Marriage Matthew 19 v. 1 - 15 v3 "Is it lawful for a man to put away hie wife for every cause?" 1. The source of this question v. 3 "the pharisees" 2. The subtlety of this question v. 3 "is it lawful?" to contrast Christ with the law 3. The solution to this question v. 4 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

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

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

Desperate Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005

This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage That Works

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005

building a healthy marriage

Intro: years ago I took a class on marriage counseling at A.U.M. It was to give information to help people going through problems in their marriage. One day our teacher didn’t show up and we found out later that she wasn’t returning to the class, she and her husband were going to get a divorce. So ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ