Sermons on Marriage Struggle:

The Struggle With Stress Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The fact that some stress is inevitable does not justify preventable stress. Paul said in Rom. 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all." The implication is clear: A peace maker can prevent a lot of stress in life if they really work at it.

Gipsy Smith was one of the great evangelists in England in the last half of the 19th century. He had the largest congregation in England outside of London. They met in a building that once housed the Imperial Circus. One Sunday night the pre-service prayer group was meeting in a side room used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Struggling To Believe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2021

We can believe God and struggle to believe at the same time. But Jesus will accept us, even in our struggle.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been desperate for something—like when you’re thirsty or hungry and are desperate for anything that will fill you? • Or if you’re in a lot of pain and will take anything to take the pain away? • Our doubt can come from disappointment, but doubt can also desperately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still Struggling Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Much like David, we too may find ourselves still struggling with the same issues, temptations, and personal battles. Psalm 43 encourages us that although we may still struggle, we are not alone, and there are real reasons behind the struggles we face.

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM MARCH 27, 2024 CBCKING Still Struggling! Psalm 43 Introduction: Psalm 43 = companion/ sequel to Psalm 42 – same theme – tone – song. Refrain: v.5 – same 42:5,11 Psalm 42 = Psalmist dealing with a cast down soul (vv.5,6,11) – emotional crisis… heavy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Struggles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#15] POWER STRUGGLES 2 Samuel 2:12-13 Introduction: Our title says a lot- Power struggles. It seems that in every area of life, there is a struggle for power happening. Just as we will see today, power struggles end up with everyone losing. As we studied last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle Is Real Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

Each of us has a real struggle between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit.

The Struggle Is Real March 30, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Each of us has a real struggle between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spirit-Filled Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025

A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 5b

“Get In Line to Fix Your Marriage!” Ephesians 5:21-33 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 5, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2006

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 A sermon about Marriage

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Mark 10:2-16 "Marriage" 2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 He answered them, "What did Moses command you?" 4 They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 13, 2006

Fourth in the "From the Heart" Series. Basics building blocks to marriage.

Marriage All Scripture Marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Tonight, we are continuing a series called “From the Heart” and tonight we are talking about Marriage. When I began thinking about this series, I was at home enjoying the time with my family. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Struggles, Shipwrecks, And Satan

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

Paul issues three cautions of the Christian life

Text: 1 Tim 1:18-20, Title: Struggles, Shipwrecks, and Satan, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.11.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Job’s life and struggles B. Background to passage: Paul has dropped Timothy off at Ephesus to handle some problems with false teaching in the church there. Some were more serious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Christian responsiblities in marriage

THE VASE SHATTERED AGAINST THE WALL AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND WITH IT FELL THE HOPES AND DREAMS THAT THEY HAD BROUGHT INTO THEIR MARRIAGE. EVERYONE HAD SAID THAT THEY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND THAT THEIRS WOULD BE A PERFECT MARRIAGE, AND EVERYONE WAS WRONG. SCENES LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001

God’s advice on building an effective marriage

“HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This is a basic sermon about the importance of marriage.

“MARRIAGE” Gen. 2:15-25 INTRO – The word “marriage” conjures up all sorts of ideas and notions in people’s minds today. For some, it’s a source of humor, something to joke about. A couple of stories I read this week: A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist