Sermons on Married:

Breaking The Marriage Barrier Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 12, 2015

Most married couples have a barrier between them. But they don't even realize it. Thus, they operate with a major handicap. What can be done about it? God only knows. But the walls can come down by the grace of God!

I. Realize your problem – Obvious symptoms. A. Blame - He had an affair; it’s all his fault. I wasn’t supportive, encouraging, etc. B. Denial - Worked hard, good provider, don’t know why? C. Bitter - Saw my father do that, not me! Interpret everything in light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proverbs 31 Husband Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

What are some things we can do as men to encourage our wives to be a Proverbs 31 woman? Preached for the evening service on Mother's Day (Outline and material adapted from Jess MacCallum's book, I Married Wonder Woman)

HoHum: Aubrey Smith- I hate the Proverbs 31 woman. A Proverbs 31 woman forgoes her career and life’s aspirations for childbearing and child rearing. A Proverbs 31 woman keeps a perfectly pristine house – in high heels and pearls. A Proverbs 31 woman stitches her children’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Wife

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2014

How are we to handle decision making? Especially about important things like who to marry, or where to live, or what jobs to pursue? What comes first, Marriage or Love? How should we go about making those decisions?

Opening illustration: My conversation with a pastor friend in our local community while meeting him over lunch last winter. [Biblically marriage comes first then love … our culture has switched it around …] Introduction: God could have just directly communicated to Abraham – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Selfish Husband. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Family suffers because of Selfish Husband .

Common symptoms of a selfish husband: 1. Prioritizes his own needs and desires above those of his wife and family. 2. Expects others to cater to his wants and demands without reciprocating. 3. Fails to listen actively and show empathy towards his wife's feelings and concerns. 4. Is emotionally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Philippians 2:3-4

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Dating Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are going to talk about dating. And as we begin, I want to be honest with you. I am very glad that I am now married because I was so bad at dating.

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Dating “. . .male and female He created them” I’m glad that you have chosen to be with us today as we continue our series Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 24 - God Writes Love Stories - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 30, 2011

God writes love stories. He is vitally concerned with the actual lives of people as they meet, fall in love, marry. Afterall, the first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding. Our everyday lives and the decisions have bearing upon His purposes for us, e

Genesis 24 - GOD WRITES LOVE STORIES - Part 1 She was there in the park, sitting on the bench in the mist, this mysterious beautiful woman in my life, and I realised that I was falling in love. We met with others in that early morning prayer meeting, but I wasn’t aware of them. I listened as she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 8:14-15 - Lasagne Anyone? And By The Way, Who Was Peter’s Wife? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 24, 2010

In order to have a mother-in-law, Peter was obviously married, but we don’t even know her name, and it was his mother-in-law who got up after being healed by Jesus to prepare the meal, not Peter’s wife.

Matthew 8:14-15 - LASAGNE ANYONE? AND BY THE WAY, WHO WAS PETER’S WIFE? My youngest grandson has some teeth coming through and he has a high temperature and feels miserable most of the day. He has his first birthday party on Saturday, and so we are praying for him to be well. Jesus is good with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter’s Mother In Law Healed, Plus Others Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2017

There are those who claim that Peter never married, but these verses prove that he did. Evidentially, he took Jesus home for dinner, but when they got there, his mother-in-law was sick with a fever. Jesus touched her and she was healed at that instant,

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Peter’s Mother in Law Healed, Plus Others (Isaiah 53:4) Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:24-34, Luke 4:38-41 Jesus' healing of Peter's mother-in-law is found in three of the gospels; only John omitted telling the story, but according to Mark 1:29 (see below), ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:24-34, Luke 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Marriage Needs Deliverance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

There are powers called, “The powers of marriage destruction.” Sometimes, their work starts in the womb. It does not only start when somebody gets married. Once they discover that a person's marriage will move God’s purpose forward, they will begin to cre

Beloved, our message this week titled, "When your marriage needs deliverance" is very important for all married people and those who want to get married. God completed everything He needed to do in the Garden of Eden, passed it through His spiritual laboratory and declared that the whole thing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 36 - Revive The Love In Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 21, 2023

If we want our marriages to be vibrant and happy, we must work towards getting back to the love we had for each other when we first got married. Here are some practical counsel from God’s word on how we can make love grow in our marriages.

We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (GNB) The counsel that we receive from the word of God as mentioned in the above verse, is that two are far better than one, as together they can work far more efficiently on any given ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9, Proverbs 21:19, Genesis 29:15, Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:20, Mark 10:8-9, Genesis 26:35, Luke 23:34, Psalm 103:10, James 1:19, Ephesians 4:26, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Da Vinci Code: The Humanity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What does it mean to say that Jesus was fully human? Was he married? Did he have a family. Was He a sinner just the like the rest of us? This sermon seeks to answer these questions in light of the claims of Dan Brown’s book, The DaVinci Code

Introduction: In preparation for the spiritual tsunami that is coming on May 19th with the release of the movie, The DaVinci Code, we began last week, to look at the first of three claims that form the basis for the ideas found in Dan Brown’s book. The message focused on the trustworthiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wedding Sermon No 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

The key ingredients to a Christian marriage are: 1.The presence of God in the marriage 2.The realisation that we have married our husband and wife – warts and all and 3.The reality that we have to leave home not just physically but mentally too.

Christian Marriage Story: A young courting couple approached the gates of Paradise and knocked on the door. St Peter appeared and beckoned them in. As the young man approached St Peter he said: “Before we come in can we ask: Can you get married in paradise” St Peter replied. “I don’t know off ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Anglican

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational