Sermons on marriage vows:

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

What About Divorce And Remarriage? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Looks at the cultural and historical context of Jewish divorces and how Christians may have misunderstood Jesus and Paul’s intentions. Acknowledgment: Divorce and Re-marriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer (book)

What about divorce and remarriage? Home Improvement Series A man in Dubai divorced his wife in 2001 by a totally new method – he sent her a text message on her cell phone. She failed show up on time to make his tea, so he texted her” “Your late, I divorce you.” This was the third warning that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

The Evidential Case For Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Big Idea: The Bible and evidence overwhelming shows that the emotional, economic, physical and sexual benefits of marriage between a man and woman are essential to the well-being of any society.

OPENING SENTENCE: There is an old joke, not a very good one and one I am sure most of you have heard, but it lays the groundwork for my sermon today so I will tell it nonetheless. It goes like this: INTRODUCTION: God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help For A Hurting Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 24, 2014

Spouses are to serve one another.

Help for a Hurting Marriage 1 Peter 3:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill November 22-23, 2014 Pastor Jeff Strite shares what happened when a woman sent an email to tech support. Dear Tech Support, last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Duel Or Duet?

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Marriage is more than moonlight and roses. In our day, it is by many lightly regarded, and by many as lightly discarded. But marriages are kept alive by God's grace.

Introduction Jesus said, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink” (John 7:37). And, the only people who go away unsatisfied from that living water are those who are filled with the stagnate water of self-love. But, if you’ll seek the Lord Jesus, today, if you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord's Passion: Cry Of Dereliction, And Salvation And Healing

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 13, 2025

In marriage, husbands, and wives fulfill your vows in your interpersonal communication. Abandonment prevails in small and large ways. The healing is to deliver the intimacy in your marriage out of what Jesus did for you.

Brennan Manning was an author who later was ordained as a Franciscan priest and who served in the Korean War. He tells the story of how he and his best friend, Ray, enlisted together and served in the same Marine platoon. One night a grenade landed in the foxhole where Brennan and Ray were. Ray ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Until Death Do Us Part?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 28, 2018

A Detailed Study of biblical Marriage and Divorce

Introduction Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - with reverent fear and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Mark 10:2-12, Hebrews 13:4-6, Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Godly Mother In An Ungodly World

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2003

Paul gave Titus some principles for older women to teach the younger women. These make great guidelines for young mothers today.

How to be a Godly Mother in an Ungodly World Titus 2:3-5 Introduction: Today is the 88th Mother’s Day in America. We hear every day about wicked mothers who do evil things, but I believe most people have good mothers who do their best. No mother is perfect / motherhood is no easy job. Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be Too Quick To Make A Vow Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012

a study of the book of Judges chapter 11

Judges 11: 1 – 40 Don’t Be Too Quick To Make A Vow Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Staying Pure Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005

Purity in marriage is critical in the life of every Christian.

Read Exodus 20:1-17 Last week I was approached by one of our members and we were talking about this series on the Ten Commandments. They said that they thought I was handling the topic real well but they were waiting for the Seventh one. This ought to be real good they said. So here we are the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007

There are problems about marriage that are not problems within marriage B. Paul gives advice as one who represents the Lord (v. 25). C. What about Christians who are not married.

MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 Introduction A. There are problems about marriage that are not problems within marriage B. Paul gives advice as one who represents the Lord (v. 25). C. What about Christians who are not married. I. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Valentines 2009 An Enduring Love.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon encourages and guides married couples and those thinking of marriage into keeping their love for one another enduring a lifetime.

VALENTINES 2009 AN ENDURING LOVE. 1JHN 4:7-12 JOHN BLANCHARD STOOD UP FROM THE BENCH, WHERE HE WAS SITTING, STRAIGHTENED HIS ARMY UNIFORM, AND STUDIED THE CROWD OF PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH GRAND CENTRAL STATION. HE LOOKED FOR THE GIRL WHOSE HEART HE KNEW, BUT WHOSE FACE HE DIDN’T, THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Physical Intimacy In Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage November 5, 2017 – Brad Bailey & Marlo Blandford Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on relationships…entitled “Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage.” Making relationships work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - Reconciliation: The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Nov 19, 2019

A message detailing the nature of a quite different marriage contract (known as the New Covenant), by which Israel is to be finally reconciled to Yahweh.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 3: Reconciliation - the New Covenant In the first two messages of this series, we saw that the Israelites were incapable of remaining faithful to their marriage vows made at Mt Sinai to their spiritual husband, Yahweh. Why was this so? Did it mean that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:3-6, Romans 3:22-23, Romans 8:7-8, Romans 9:27, 1 Corinthians 11:25, Galatians 3:21, Colossians 2:14, Titus 3:5, Zechariah 13:8, Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 12:23-24, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:4, Acts 2:16-17, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 15:24, Hosea 2:16, Jeremiah 3:14, Jeremiah 31:22, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 16:60, Ezekiel 37:9-14, Hosea 2:6, Hosea 2:19-23, John 1:17, Hosea 3:4-5, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 23:37-39, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:44, John 1:11, John 1:29, Zechariah 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Visitor From A Strange Planet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2002

Why was Samson the only Nazirite to be born with superhuman strength. The answer may surprise you.

OPEN: (We played the opening to the original Superman series, as well as displaying a picture of George Reeves - which stayed on the overhead thru the first illustration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2l4bz1FT8U) "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ