Sermons on Pre Marital Counsel:

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 17, 2004

This is the ninth in a series of teachings on the book of Ephesians and is adapted from a full text sermon by Rev. David Slone(on this website). This teaching investigates Paul’s teachings on marital realationships.

Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Edition Ephesians 5:18-33 *Adapted from a message by David Slone (Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom.) Computers are female *No one but their creator understands their internal logic. *The native language they use to communicate with other computers is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: *other

Do You Need To Be Water Baptized In Order To Be Saved? By Dan Lirette

Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012

Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, and Pastor of Revival House Fellowship, takes on the issue of whether water baptism is pre-salvation or post-salvation.

Do you need to be water baptized in order to be saved? by Dan Lirette Water Baptism is not essential for Salvation as it’s a command to those who are already saved. Jesus Christ’s Blood alone saves from sin and one appropriates that Blood Atonement by faith in the Cross alone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: *other

Repentance: The Forgotten Word In Posititve Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Feb 5, 2008

Repentance: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey encourages pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

<B>REPENTANCE: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching</B> Acts 17:30-31 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “Repentance has been called the forgotten word in positive preaching. Dr. Don M. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, [Vancleave], Mississippi, has written a helpful book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discern The Call Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Catholic

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016

The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Will Of God And Hearing From God

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 20, 2018

As we hear from God, we also need spiritual counsel and confirmations from our spiritual authorities and leaders.

Knowing the will of God and hearing from God TEXT: John 10:1-5 To live a victorious and successful Christian life, it is important to know the will of God and hear from God daily. God is our Shepherd- Psalm 23, John 10:11. As our good Shepherd, he is leading us but if there is communication gap, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: This Man Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006

Part 5 of a Series on The Da Vinci Code, Faith Fact or Fiction. In this message we explore the claims of Brown’s book agains the divinity of Christ, His "marital status" and just who He left the responsibility of the Church to.

This Man Jesus The Da Vinci Code Part 5 Text: Luke 1:1-4 There are three claims made by Dan Brown’s character, the British historian Leigh Tebing that concern the man Jesus of Nazareth and that have caused a global response from the Church. They are: • Jesus was not, and made no claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single And Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Did you know that there’s an entire chapter in the Bible that celebrates singleness and explodes multiple marital myths? Please turn to 1 Corinthians 7 to find Paul’s manifesto on marriage and his treatise on singleness.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/05 A first grade teacher gave her class the first part of a proverb and asked them to finish the second half. Here’s what they came up with… • Better to be safe than…punch a 5th grader. • It’s always darkest before…Daylight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2018

3 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

How important is marriage to God? Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16.

Prelude How important is marriage to God? Purpose: Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16. Divorce Question (vs. 2) Mark 10:2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017

2 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom That Establishes Destinies Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter teaches that destinies are secured, lives are governed, and kingdoms are preserved through divine wisdom.

THE WISDOM THAT ESTABLISHES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:1-28 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Isaiah 33:6; Matthew 7:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Solomon had just ascended the throne under divine direction and strong foundational counsel from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Guides

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus is the ultimate guide for every aspect of life. Whether through His Word, the Holy Spirit, godly counsel, divine providence, or leading us to eternal life, He never leaves us in confusion.

JESUS GUIDES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." – Psalm 32:8 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:13, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 23:3, Exodus 13:21 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:13, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a "word" of wisdom? Is it just wisdom in general, or is it a supernatural impartation of guidance by the Holy Spirit? This message explains this supernatural operation of the Spirit and provides examples of its occurrence in Scripture and in the pastor's life.

Intro We are in a series concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Last week we examined the description of the gifts found in the first eleven verses of 1 Cor. 12. We came to understand the gifts of the Spirit as “supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit that come in a moment for a specific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Proverbs 24:3, Genesis 6:13-22, Genesis 12:1, 2 Kings 5:10, Luke 12:11-12, Acts 9:6, Matthew 22:15-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic