Sermons on Mattityahu 19:11:

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

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

In today’s society and well as in the church, you have singles who want to get into marriage and couples who want to get out of marriage. In this message, Pastor Chuck will first talk to the singles and then married folk.

Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 14, 2016 Today, all across the world, biblical marriage is in the state of being abolished and decimated. Historically, marriage was considered the union between a man and a woman for life and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Things Don’t Work Out Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

what does Jesus have to say about divorce? In our Scripture today, the Pharisees asked Jesus, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"

When Things Don’t Work Out Matthew 19: 1-12 Scott Grant writes about a Time Magazine article where Caitlin Flanagan observes that, while the divorce culture has become a fact of life over the past twenty-five years, the middle class has turned weddings into “overwrought exercises in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Doctrine On Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2017

Are Jesus’ statements allowing divorce for infidelity in conflict with biblical statements that seem to forbid it entirely?

Samaria, Galilee Doctrine on Divorce (Genesis 2:23-25, Deut 24:1-4) Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12 Let’s begin with a definition of divorce; “A legal dissolution of the marriage relation.” The biblical law regarding divorce is found Deuteronomy 24:1-4: “When a man hath taken a wife, and married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

Biblical look at marriage, in an effort to restore its rightful place in our thinking

I want to land on my feet in life, don’t you? So, on big subjects that the world is really goofing up right now, we need solid answers. We need to be able to navigate the landing. I’m talking about Christian people being real and our faith making a difference in the way we approach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Terms And Conditions Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 24, 2018

Our marriage vows are mutual terms and conditions, Jesus said that there was one violation of the terms that was worse than any other.

This is week six of our Terms and Condition series here at Cornerstone and since early October we looked at some of the terms and conditions that show up in the Bible. And each week we have reviewed our definition of Terms and Conditions, Terms and Conditions are Rules by which one must agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Kingdom Priorities - Following Jesus Without Reserve - Matthew 19.1-30 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 2, 2025

TRUE DISCIPLESHIP REQUIRES WHOLEHEARTED SURRENDER to GOD's design, childlike faith, and a willingness to give up anything that hinders full devotion to CHRIST. Topics: Marriage and divorce, Values, Loyalty to JESUS and Trusting GOD's reward for sacrifice made in HIS Name.

2025.08.03. Sermon Notes. Kingdom Priorities - Following JESUS without Reserve-Matthew 19.1-30 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURE: Matthew 19:1-30, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:23-24, Deuteronomy 24:1, Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:9-11 BIG IDEA: True discipleship requires ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:23-24, Deuteronomy 24:1, Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Covenant Loving Kindness Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2025

We get that kind of good action from someone who is in love with us, as the Lord has constantly proven He is with us.

Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Course Today’s psalm is what might be called a hymn to divine chesed. Over and over we hear the refrain “His mercy endures forever.” God’s mercy endures forever. But chesed means so much more than what we humans call “mercy.” For us, mercy is what we experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12, Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Marriage And Matters Of The Heart (Matthew 19:1-30)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 5, 2026

In Matthew 19, the Lord Jesus teaches lessons on the sanctity of marriage, the blessing of children, and how to detect a false convert.

Matthew 19:1-10: These verses deal with the sanctity of marriage. The LORD and His disciples had just left the region of Galilee and were now heading to Judea. On the way, He healed those who were sick and in need of His help. The crowds are waiting for Him in Judea, but so are His enemies, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23, Psalm 127:5, Deuteronomy 6:7, Colossians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11

Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service