Sermons on Mateo 19:9:

How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022

While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

- Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Divorce, And Celibacy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2024

"From the beginning it was not so." Matthew 19:8.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND CELIBACY. Matthew 19:1-12. The Pharisees’ question about divorce was cynical in that it, like many of their questions addressed to Jesus, was asked with the intention of “tempting” Jesus into saying something that would cause offence (MATTHEW 19:3). I assert this on two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singles And Marriage Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 23, 2025

How do you feel about singles or being single? What if you knew about God’s love and value for single people that would create beautiful diversity in the church family? Get ready to learn about the blessings of both marriage and singleness!

Singles and Marriage Selected Scripture (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Let me share what Christena Cleveland, associate professor at Duke University's Divinity School, wrote in her blog: "A couple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:9-12, Malachi 2:15, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: *other

Sticking Together

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 22, 2023

Without God, the covenant of marriage is no more than a contract. But with his help, marriage can grow into what God designed it to be at creation.

When I was a freshman in college, at George Washington U in Washington DC, I worked in the reference library re-shelving books three afternoons a week. One afternoon in late spring I heard a sort of a distant bell-ringing sound, but didn’t really pay any attention to it, until I noticed that half ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 19:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divorce In Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 12, 2024

Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm grounding in the Word of God.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a sensitive yet crucial topic: divorce. Divorce is a reality that affects many lives and families, including those within the church. It is essential to approach this subject with compassion, understanding, and a firm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Image Heaven Here On Earth?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

A look back at the history of God’s relationship as husband to Israel’s as wife, and Jesus's view of divorce and marriage.

Friday of the 19th Sunday in course 2024 I looked up the first reading we just heard on a sermon website to which I frequently contribute, and discovered no sermons posted on the passage from the prophet Ezekiel. Frankly, I find the story pretty gruesome on first reading. But some Scripture can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Ezekiel 16:1-15, Ezekiel 16:60-63

Denomination: Catholic

Male And Female - Mark 10:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

When asked about divorce, Jesus’ first response was to point out maleness and femaleness. This message will help you see how the characteristics of the sexes combine to create a whole greater than the sum of the parts.

Mark 10:1 Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them. 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 "What did Moses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Matthew 19:1-12, Luke 16:18

A Prayer Against Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024

The divorce rate among Christians should be nearly zero instead of being equal to the unbelievers.

Mal 2:14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. Mal 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-16, Hosea 2:6-7, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gender Identity

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2023

1) Gender Binary, then 2) Gender Identity, and finally how to deal with 3) Gender Confusion.

Thinking back even a decade ago, most of us would not have imagined how confused people have become over the issue of gender. In recent years we have seen athletes and media celebrities undertake and promote what is known as gender reassignment surgery. Corporations regularly include depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 2:21-25, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Other

When Love Turns Toxic In Narcissistic Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on narcissistic marriages and whether divorce and separation can be a viable option.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, designed to be a loving and mutually supportive partnership between two individuals. However, when one partner exhibits narcissistic tendencies, the relationship can become toxic, controlling, and abusive. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Matthew 19:3-9

Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated?

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated? What if your partner does not provide basic needs, controls, and manipulates you? The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be treated with love, respect, and care in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:8-9

Those Hard Sayings Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2022

Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He?

Saturday of 3rd Week of Easter Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He? In the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, which we have been reading and studying, Jesus makes some demands of us regarding faith in Him and the communion sacrament. His clear teaching is that if we don’t follow Him all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69, John 5:1-9, Matthew 19:21-22, Matthew 19:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Keep The Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022

Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Matthew 19:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happily Ever After?

Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022

Three Truths about Marriage.

“And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’ Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Matthew 19:1-10, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2022

In this message we discuss what Jesus has to say about divorce.

Marriage And Divorce Matthew 5:31,32; 19:1-12 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, Yes, in the beginning God created everything… and He created it out of nothing. LIKE – really think about that for a moment. How great is our good. Now, in Genesis Chapter 2… we read that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-12, Ezekiel 18:8-13, Exodus 21:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Deuteronomy 24:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ