Sermons on Queer Marriage:

Reflections On The Love Of God

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Love we share with one another in our marriage relationships is of God. It is God (not Hollywood) who defines, demonstrates, and instructs us on love, whether it is romantic love, or brotherly love.

You probably are acutely aware of all the pink and red decorating many of our stores in the month of February. I have been thinking a lot about what it represents, and what we can learn. It occurred to me that many of us preachers will preach timely messages on Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Us: Adam's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 22, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we begin a new family series called This is US. Here’s what we know – Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Us: Jacob's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we are continuing our family series called This is US. Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several Bible Families and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Creation Of Man And Woman - Parts 2 & 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 6, 2021

This is a two-part sermon. God also gave man full dominion over God’s creation on earth. As the pinnacle of creations, man was appointed as managers, if you will, over God’s beautiful creation. It was man who relinquished that dominion over to Satan.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to go back for a minute and review my message from last week. This is so incredibly important, especially as we move on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 1:11-13, 1 Corinthians 11:7, 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 31:10, Matthew 9:4-6, Hebrews 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/13/2016 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 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Message #3: Unlocking God's Design For Sex Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 12, 2023

God has a wonderful and beautiful design for sexual intimacy, He ordained for sexual intercourse and sexual intimacy to be a mutually pleasurable and special act between a man and woman in the confines of a Biblical marriage.

1 Corinthians 6:15-20-Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Isaiah 5:20, Mark 9:42, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 4:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Tricky Words, Tricky Questions In The Temple”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2023

"Holy Week Questions" A continuation of the parables of Jesus in the temple and his challenge to each opposing group of Jews at the temple (His Temple). finally each part of the congregation plays a part. then the final "greatest commandment" is for us.

In Jesus Holy Name October 22, 2023 Text: Matthew 22:15-23 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions In the Temple” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-33, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Really Your Choice

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 9, 2023

John 12:44-50 says that each person has the choice to follow His word or not. The problem in the church over same-sex marriage is one of those choices. It is difficult for the Preacher to be on one side or the other.

It is Really Your Choice John 12:37-50 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Single Is Safer

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 15, 2023

Ladies, if your Boaz never shows up it is OK to be single. Guys, if your Ruth never shows up it is OK.

This is primarily for the ladies, but much also applies to the men. Many young people are worried about the dating scene and marriage seems unattainable as they age. Some have said that if you are not married by forty, it is unlikely you will and for the ladies it means they will not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:34, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:26, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Never Let The Wine Dry Up

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 14, 2025

All of us are much like empty and broken pots. No matter how we plan or what we do, we always come up empty and short. Whether it is a marriage relationship or any other challenges, like Mary we need to seek the help of our Lord and believe before we can see.

This morning I have chosen the gospel reading to share a message entitled “Never let the wine run out.” But before I get into it, listen to this: A priest was driving erratically on a county road and got pulled over by a local cop. As the cop went up to the car he immediately got a strong smell of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Brought To Life; Brought Together A Husband’s Love Ephesians 5:28-33 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Today we look at how the marriage union is designed to reflect/display the church’s union with Christ (5:28-33).

We are finishing up chapter five of Ephesians in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We started this section by looking at God’s vision of marriage, to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we looked at Paul’s instruction to wives to respect and follow their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arguing In Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of conflict in relationships through the lens of Scripture, examining the purposes and benefits of arguing in a biblical context.

As the saying goes, "every couple needs to argue now and then, just to prove that the relationship is strong enough to survive." But is this notion supported by biblical teachings? In this sermon, we will explore the concept of conflict in relationships through the lens of Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Samson's First Wife (Judges 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2025

How important is it that a marriage have a common faith? Let's begin in Judges 14.

How foolish is choosing a life’s marriage partner solely because of their looks? How important is having the same faith values? Let’s begin in Judges 14. What happened when Samson traveled and saw a foreign woman? Samson traveled down to Timnah. While he was in Timnah, a Philistine woman caught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 29, 2024

"Let brotherly love continue" is the command in Hebrews 13, but "continuing" springs forth from remembering where it came from. It came from Jesus. We live Him because He first loved us. How do we "keep Jesus love flowing and moving in our life? Hebrews 13 tells us.

Let me ask you a question today: “Was Hitler a believer?” The answer is simple. Yes, but a believer in what? He was a believer in a godless society. He believed in evolution and the natural selection teaching of Charles Darwin. He was a believer in superiority; race superiority. He preached it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Losing A Loved One To The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 3, 2024

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life.

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life. Sometimes, the enemy can seem to gain the upper hand, leaving us feeling helpless and broken. One such scenario is when a husband, ordained by God, loses his wife to the schemes of the devil. The Bible warns us about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 10:10