Sermons on Marriage That Last:

Don't Be Selfish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We must remember that it's not about us; but about Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#5] DON’T BE SELFISH 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: It seems that one of the greatest reasons that people are discouraged is bad relationships. It is true that when you are having relationship problems everything else seems to fall apart. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love & Respect

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Love & Respect August 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction Of Love Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Good To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage

“It’s Not Good to Be Alone” Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 10, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to invite us to imagine the massive nature of the creation of all things. God provides us with a poetic summary in the first Book in the Bible….Genesis. It declares how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

MARRAIGE CEREMONY

The Wedding of: DATE/TIME PLACE: Welcome ? On behalf of Andrea and Bradley, We would like to welcome you, family and friends to this special occation. What a privilege it is to share this exciting day with Andera and Bradley. This is a worship service. Which means we are not here to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Harsh Advice On Who To Marry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2018

This is a challenging passage. Paul repeatedly emphasizes the vast difference between Christians and non-Christians that makes marriage a non-starter. Why does Paul think that Christians should not marry non-Christians?

OVERKILL? Why does Paul make such a big deal about this? - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. - Paul here argues that Christians should not marry non-Christians. That strikes many people as overkill. Is it really that big a deal? Is it really worth the repetition that Paul makes here? This is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To W.r.e.c.k. Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 18, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about marriage?

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 5. Proverbs 2:10-22. How to W.R.E.C.K. your marriage. Can a married man or woman have opposite sex friends? How do you know if you’ve crossed the line between friendship and something ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A House A Home? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 19, 2019

what makes a house a home

What makes a house a home, money, material thing's, or momentary pleasures? What makes a house a home, (first, second, third): 1. Staying Christ-centered. What makes a house a home, it's staying Christ-centered by letting Jesus be Lord in your heart, home, and habits. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The issue is not whether divorce is good or bad, for everyone agrees it is a bad thing to happen. It is never the best, and it always indicates failure on the part of two people.

Divorce, like death, is an unpleasant reality that we have to deal with because it won't ignore us. In one way or another it forces its way into our lives. If we are fortunate enough to have no friends, neighbors, or loved ones caught in its grasp, we must still face the issue because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Divorce And Remarriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Christian couples have an obligation to Christ, and to His body the church to make sure they get all of the marriage counseling available to avoid divorce.

I got a kick out of the story I heard the other day. This man had gone to a psychiatrist, and after a great deal of examination he asked the doctor, "What is wrong with me?" The doctor replied, "I think you are crazy." "I demand a second opinion," the man insisted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 31, 2019

“Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way”. (1 Cor. 13:4-5)

Introduction: Beloved, Senam and Esinam, at every Christian marriage celebration God reveals His nature and His plan for the family. Marriage follows a pattern that God Himself established at the beginning of human history. God’s plan is to create man in His image and likeness, with authority ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divorce Or Separation? Which Is Acceptable By God?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 8, 2024

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Many believe divorce is a righteous means to dissolve unwanted marriages.

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Marriage is to be between a man and his chosen bride; one woman. In the Bible we see the selection of the wife is either by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, Ephesians 5:22-25, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identifying The Unbeliever

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 9, 2024

Apostle Paul told Corinth's members to not be yoked to unbelievers. Who is an unbeliever? Does scripture identify them for us?

As we continue our study on 1 Corinthians chapter 7, we are introduced to someone identified as an unbeliever; spoken of when Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Corinth. For us to identify unbelievers we need to read 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. This is one passage identifying two types of unbelievers. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 7:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ