Sermons on Preparing For Marriage:

Give The Invitation, Dinner Is On The Table

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation?

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join you at a specific event. The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

A straight to point sermon on the major reasons for wrong marriage

In the school of marriage your choice is your life. Your partner in marriage determines your place in destiny, because your partner is like your magnet drawing you to God or drawing you to hell. A lot of colorful destinies have been terminated as a result of wrong partners. Samson, that great and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly 3

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

The concluding part of reasons why many marry wrongly.

21 LIVING IN DISOBEDIENCE: 1Sam. 15:22b “behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams”. If you are living in perpetual disobedience God will not be compelled to guide you. Until you obey the last instruction from heaven, you should not expect to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016

The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost Of Finance Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Money and Marriage. there’s 3 major reasons couples get divorced: communication problems, infidelity but money tops the list

Counting the Cost of Finance Acts 4:32-37 Dave Ramsey tells the story of feeling as lost as a ball in tall weeds. He felt that life was out of control, he had no sense of power and there was a deep sense of dread creeping over him like shadows on a cold wintry day. He found himself sitting at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

"What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?" (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about marriage & divorce

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE?” Matt. 19:1-12 INTRO – Annual life insurance policy notice – “Note: A change in marital status could necessitate a new beneficiary designation. Please contact your agent if your marital status has changed.” I think we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly 2

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

More reasons why people marry the wrong spouse

11 PEER PRESSURE The fact that your mates, friends and colleagues have gone ahead of you in marriage does not mean that you should jump into marriage. Every man has his own destiny. Don’t be a fool! Just because all your mates are getting married does not mean you should force yourself on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold On, There’s Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Most couples when they walk down the isle think that it’s going to be Happily ever after because that’s what’s portrayed for us on the screen. But it can be a few days, months or even year, you begin to realize that marriage isn’t all happily evert after

“Hold on, There’s Hope!” 1 Cor. 13:1-7 Our Scripture today is Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth which was experiencing a lot of turmoil and infighting as a new body of Christ. Paul’s answer was simply one word: love. This was a prescription of how the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Foundational Thoughts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

We all know Christ is coming. This series deals with what we should be doing in anticipation of His return.

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Foundational Thoughts Joshua 24:14-16; 1 Thess 5:2 Joshua 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Man With Two Wives

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Com Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2017

Ready? Prepared? Plans? Proceed? Persist? Luck is where preparation and readiness meet opportunity. Renewal helps us stay ready? Wish we all been ready?

READY, HERE I COME, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com READY? ARE WE READY? Do we have time to write our will? Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Linda and I had a friend? Doris was a wonderful lady? ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Might God Do If We Were All Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

Are we really ready? Prepared? One personal encounter with God can change people. Get ready for more.

WHAT MIGHT GOD DO IF WE WERE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. * WE MUST BE READY mentally, physically, emotionally and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10, Matthew 24:42-44, Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Dried Up”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

There are seasons in our life that can become dry. It's in the dry places God is preparing you to move.

Intro: Today Lord willing I want to talk to you about being “DRIED UP.” Now I know that there are some here today that feel as if your “BROOK” is dried up. It could be your finances, your marriage, your prayer life, your witness, your health, or your spiritual life has dried up; it could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9