Sermons on Marriage Singleness:

The Dating Game Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 4, 2013

A series about dating and marriage in the 21st century.

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 1 "The Dating Game" Genesis 2:15-25 Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. INTRODUCTION: First, let me give you a few statistics that I think will help us put this message into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Superbowl Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Feb 21, 2002

Life is our own personal Superbowl with far greater importance than any single sporting event.

THE SUPER BOWL OF LIFE INTRO: Whether you like football or not most of you have heard that today is Super Bowl Sunday. 1. The New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams are in this year’s edition of the Super Bowl. 2. Why do people watch the Super Bowl? There are a variety of reasons. (1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 8, 2004

The Parables of the lost sheep and lost coin teach us the importance of every single individual to the Kingdom Of God.

Luke 15:1-10 Parable Heaven Our gospel readings this morning, send me to parable heaven. Now you know, if you’ve been listening to my sermons, and I know you have, that I love parables and metaphors. Here we have 2 parables: -The Parable of the lost sheep. -The Parable of the lost coin. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004

This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Bible Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is a single concept that can help you more fully understand your Bible. It is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Understanding Your Bible 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Intro For years scholars were baffled by the inscriptions in the Egyptian pyramids. Then in 1799, a soldier in Napoleon’s army found the Rosetta Stone. The stone was marked with inscriptions in Greek and in two Egyptians languages. It became the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Undivided Heart

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

How we tend to have divided hearts, and how God wants us to be single-hearted for him.

The Undivided Heart (Bishopsgate, 10/99/00) 1. Introduction- discrimination; the Internet (my U6, search for ‘God’); saying ‘no’ to things- deselecting is harder than selecting; every choice you make, there are ten you don’t- imperative to get it right, then? How can we? How do we know what to say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

1. Well, the most common question I ask, & I hear in the midst of trials is WHY! -- Why this? Now? Me? Why him? WHY LORD?!!?! • But I’ve noticed that God doesn’t always answer that question. • He doesn’t always reveal the WHY, or explain the details. • He simply calls us to trust… cling… hold on to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

1. Paul has taught us to ‘glory in our tribulations’ & James said: James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 2. We have a serious problem with that don’t we? • It definitely doesn’t make a lot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Eclectic Lifestyle

Contributed by William Meakin on May 20, 2025

An eclectic lifestyle is characterized by a broad range of influences and interests, rather than adhering to a single style or approach.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American actor once remarked: "I don't just like one thing. Contrast is key. What do they say? Variety is the spice of life." 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 reminds us: “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, James 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Colossians 3:23

Doctrine On Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2017

Are Jesus’ statements allowing divorce for infidelity in conflict with biblical statements that seem to forbid it entirely?

Samaria, Galilee Doctrine on Divorce (Genesis 2:23-25, Deut 24:1-4) Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12 Let’s begin with a definition of divorce; “A legal dissolution of the marriage relation.” The biblical law regarding divorce is found Deuteronomy 24:1-4: “When a man hath taken a wife, and married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Self-centeredness is the main problem for marriages. If you’re married, it’s the main problem in your marriage. If you’re not married, it will be the main problem if you ever get married. If you’re divorced, it probably was the main problem in the marriage you left.

Have you heard the one about Adam and his “spare rib”? As you know, in the beginning God made Adam and put him in paradise. Adam was allowed to enjoy all the many wonders of the Garden of Eden and was given the job of naming all the animals. But after he had named them-rather a long task – there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose The Mission For A Tradition!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018

Churches need to get out of the marriage business. It is a tradition, not a biblical mandate. Stick to mission!

Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: COUPLES EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/27/2012 One of the things that always amazed me about shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is how this team of designers and carpenters can come in and totally remodel a house from the ground up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

First Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2009

Marriage can make us healthy, and marriage can make us wealthy... but it can only make us wise if we do it God’s way. Find out how.

OPEN: At the banquet of Tom and Susan’s 25th wedding anniversary, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. "Tell us, Tom, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?" Tom responded, "Well, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covenant Before Culture

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

Marriage is God’s covenant design from creation, not a cultural contract, and only the new heart given by Christ can overcome hardness, restore faithfulness, and display His love to the world.

(The Case for Marriage) I. God’s Original Design Genesis 2:18–24 When the Pharisees asked Jesus about divorce, He did something simple and bold. He didn’t argue the law. He didn’t haggle over texts. He went back to the garden. He started at the beginning. He said, “From the beginning it was not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Malachi 2:4, Matthew 19:3-9, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist