Sermons on polygamy: showing 61-75 of 460

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Solomon, Pt. 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 10:23-25, 11:1-13) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 1 Witnessing To Mormons Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

This is a Mulitple series on witnessing to mormons. The first lesson is background and termonology.

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 1 Jeff Bixby March 8, 2001 Scripture: 1Timothy Ch.1:15-16 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Alone Shall Fulfill God's Word Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan. When men try to fulfill God’s word apart from God, there is strife, contention, & failure

Passage: Genesis 16 Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan There was a man who purchased one of those do it yourself kits from the sporting goods store. It contained all the parts to build a replica of the old muzzleloader guns used in days gone by. He pealed open the box, broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dawning Of A New Day"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new vision!

“THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY” (The Leader’s Progress) 2 SAMUEL 2-5 This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new ...read more

Beware Of False Doctrine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2021

In an age of apostasy, be careful of what you hear and even see.

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Pork

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2024

If your group forbids marriage or has food restrictions for holiness or Christian service then you need to leave. The leaders who made these rules are false prophets.

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 29, 2007

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible.

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 29, 2009

Genesis 2:18-25. Discover God’s design for marriage from the account of the creation of Eve.

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 1: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION - Earlier this month, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America held its national convention. The convention was held in Minneapolis, MN. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Godly Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Samuel 1 & The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

Who was it who came up with the idea that the purpose of marriage was to make two people happy? Marriage is an institution designed for a very specific purpose! ... ...

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus On Marriage

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does Jesus say about the covenant of marriage?

Jesus on Marriage Matthew 5:31-32 In 1960, in the United States, 70% of all adults were married. Today, that number is just over half. As a result, 8 times as many children are now born out of wedlock as compared to that same year. In the 1960s, two thirds of all young adults in their twenties ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah: One Of History's Great Moms

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

We sometimes overlook one of the greatest mothers of all time: Hannah.

Introduction: If recognition were given to the greatest mothers of all time, surely Hannah would be among them. This in spite of the fact that she did something that seems very shocking on the surface: she left her toddler to be raised by others. How can this be the sign of a great mother? Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

This is a little quiz I made up for a class. The lessons are for any age reall.

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 7 Jeff Bixby August 29th, 2001 Test Questions After completing the test. Send the answers back to recieve a certificate of completion. Lesson 1 1. The name of the mormon church is The Church of Christ. True False 2. What is the current name of the Church Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational