Sermons on Marriages:

Marriage Works

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 18, 2002

In this day of no fault divorce, I believe marriage still works!

Marriage Works Genesis 2:24 & Ephesians 5:31-33 Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Also, the south is second in the nation in divorce. The south has a divorce rate of 35%, just behind the west ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Marriage doesn’t have a prayer in today’s society unless it has the "Lord" of the Rings.

Who is the The Lord of the Rings (part 1 of 5) "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith. Mal 2:16 1. The family is in trouble ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

God’s view of divorce and his ideal for marriage. The beginning of a series giving God’s guidlines for becoming one flesh within marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 1, Commitment. May 20th Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:10; 13-16. My sermon today is about marriage and divorce. This is always a very difficult subject because there is so much pain involved for those who have suffered divorce. In fact, the last time I preached on divorce ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16, Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship In Marriage

Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 7, 2001

How our relationship with God can teach us about our marriage relationship

Steven and Julianne, you know that you are disciples of or apprentices to Jesus, there is no distinction between the sacred and the secular. Every aspect of your lives comes under the influence of Jesus, and becomes part of your apprenticeship. This includes your marriage relationship. In 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Ideal Marriage

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001

How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001

Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Or Singleness?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 2, 2002

1 Cor. 7 is Paul’s theology of singleness. He speaks to the sexual needs that marriage answers and to the relationships that complicate devotion to the Lord.

There are few things that can hurt people like broken marriages. In fact, there are few things that can hurt a church like broken marriages. On the other hand, few things bring joy like a warm loving home built on God’s Word, and few things give strength to the church like warm loving homes built ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

What does God say about marriage?

The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Well, friends, that is not exactly a proper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Woodworking And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

New meaning for the phrase "bonds of matrimony."

Woodworking and Marriage 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. KJV Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness In Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

For any marriage to succeed, partners must respond with forgiveness from the very heart of Jesus. Whether it is marital unfaithfulness, mistreatment, or any other reason, forgiveness must reign.

Second only to our relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that we will ever have. People enter into a marriage with great joy and wonderful expectations of spending the rest of their days with the love of their life. Vows are exchanged, commitments are made, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Marriage Of Strength

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

This message was used as part of a service involving the renewal of wedding vows. The focus is on the reponsibilities of the husband and the wife in a marriage.

A MARRIAGE OF STRENGTH EPHESIANS 5:21-31 Several years ago, the Saturday Evening Post published an article entitled “The Seven Ages of the Married Cold.” It revealed the reaction of a husband to his wife’s colds during their first seven years of marriage. It went something like this: ü The first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Oneness Marriage

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you

INTRODUCTION Opening: The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you know what you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-25

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 1 "Adam and Eve"

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? A while back, men and ladies alike received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ